The New C7 Rapide Motorsport Collection
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Re: The New C7 Rapide Motorsport Collection
I think the motorsport designs are great, even though I won't be buying. Not sure if anyone has commented - but they have managed to get the case thickness for the Valljoux chronograph down by about 3mm. And that alone is quite impressive. So for all those who think the Trident chrono is just too thick, then this is new chrono auto is a great option.
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Re: The New C7 Rapide Motorsport Collection
Tim, I guess it is a personal thing, on how we percieve motorsport. Here a few motorsport watches, that I think lives to my motorsport standard (i have to rob a bank to own all of them though):TimB wrote:Its like any watch with a theme whether motorsport, aviation, divers or dress you may prefer one theme over the other. For me personally I would tend to go for a watch with a motorsport flavour over a divers, its what you like at the end of the day so some might find the C7 range too marmite.
I've put my new C7 against my other watches and I think the overall design holds up very well and makes a good statement in its design. The overlarge numerals is one of the things that for me make the watch bold and attractive
It might not fullfil the idea of a motorsport precision instrument that will get used as such, but who cares so long as it looks good on the wrist, that is surely why we buy a watch in the first place
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Re: The New C7 Rapide Motorsport Collection
All nice pieces, I had the Tag Carrera for a short while but traded it in for Tag Monaco Gulfaurimask wrote:Tim, I guess it is a personal thing, on how we percieve motorsport. Here a few motorsport watches, that I think lives to my motorsport standard (i have to rob a bank to own all of them though):TimB wrote:Its like any watch with a theme whether motorsport, aviation, divers or dress you may prefer one theme over the other. For me personally I would tend to go for a watch with a motorsport flavour over a divers, its what you like at the end of the day so some might find the C7 range too marmite.
I've put my new C7 against my other watches and I think the overall design holds up very well and makes a good statement in its design. The overlarge numerals is one of the things that for me make the watch bold and attractive
It might not fullfil the idea of a motorsport precision instrument that will get used as such, but who cares so long as it looks good on the wrist, that is surely why we buy a watch in the first place
Tim.
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Re: The New C7 Rapide Motorsport Collection
Motorsport or not that's a lovely colourful collection Tim
Re: The New C7 Rapide Motorsport Collection
Thank you, I've Pre-ordered a Tissot 1948 Heritage which should hopefully be joining them next month.suicidal_orange wrote:Motorsport or not that's a lovely colourful collection Tim
Trying to get away from the motorsport theme
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The Oris chrono is stunning. What model is it, Tim? I know what I like, and I love the look of that watch!
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Re: The New C7 Rapide Motorsport Collection
It's one of the 2017 Williams F1 range.ProfGlenn wrote:The Oris chrono is stunning. What model is it, Tim? I know what I like, and I love the look of that watch!
https://www.oris.ch/en/watch/oris-willi ... -4-24-50fc
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Thanks Phil. It's lovely.
Glenn
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Re: The New C7 Rapide Motorsport Collection
Unfortunately I don't own an Oris as yetProfGlenn wrote:The Oris chrono is stunning. What model is it, Tim? I know what I like, and I love the look of that watch!
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Re: The New C7 Rapide Motorsport Collection
I have had my eyes on the new Artix GT for a while. I have a few Oris watches already and this one is a favorite as well. The only bad thing is it is about twice as expensive as the C7 three-hander auto.
As far as chronos go, the Certina DS 2 is similar to the C7 COSC. It looks like they have same movements. But the Certina is about the 1/2 the price of the C7 COSC so that's quite a bit better value. Not sure why you really need COSC certification for a HAQ quartz..
As far as chronos go, the Certina DS 2 is similar to the C7 COSC. It looks like they have same movements. But the Certina is about the 1/2 the price of the C7 COSC so that's quite a bit better value. Not sure why you really need COSC certification for a HAQ quartz..
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Re: The New C7 Rapide Motorsport Collection
LOL...my brain completely hasn't engaged there!
I actually meant the 2nd on the RIGHT - looks like an old Seiko chrono, but can't make out the logo.
Re: The New C7 Rapide Motorsport Collection
https://www.christopherward.co.uk/watch ... artz-range[/quote]
LOL...my brain completely hasn't engaged there!
I actually meant the 2nd on the RIGHT - looks like an old Seiko chrono, but can't make out the logo.[/quote]
Hi,
It's a Straton Curve Chrono further details here https://www.stratonwc.com/products/curve-chrono
Tim.
LOL...my brain completely hasn't engaged there!
I actually meant the 2nd on the RIGHT - looks like an old Seiko chrono, but can't make out the logo.[/quote]
Hi,
It's a Straton Curve Chrono further details here https://www.stratonwc.com/products/curve-chrono
Tim.
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Re: The New C7 Rapide Motorsport Collection
Thanks Tim.TimB wrote: Hi,
It's a Straton Curve Chrono further details here https://www.stratonwc.com/products/curve-chrono
Tim.
That's a new maker for me - quite like the look of it!
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