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gaf1958 wrote:Well I’m a fan of the new Grand Tourer model - I think it looks great. I’ll possibly pick one up in the next year or so...
+1 I'm a big fan of the new GT model too...
I think they have achieved a great balance on the dial and a lovely retro style :thumbup:
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I must admit I like the "vintage" styling with the horizontal sub-dials. One thing that doesn't look right is the black date wheel - why couldn't white have been used.

Whilst I do have a preference for blue dials, I am not sure about the silver sub-dials.

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Agree that this new GT model looks very appealing. As stated above, it seems the C65 has taken a lot of the attention of these new line-ups.

Can't wait to see some real world pics of them though - especially the blue dial - I was immediately taken with the white dial upon it's release, but the blue is a real grower on me. :thumbup:
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I really like the look of the new GT in Silver White. I think it would look nice on a mesh bracelet, I can't seem to find this as an option. Am I missing something or am I just bad at navigating the web-site.
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Blue GT on the way. Probably be the week of the 21st before I get it however.
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srs1286 wrote:Blue GT on the way. Probably be the week of the 21st before I get it however.
Very envious.... will have to start saving.
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I might wait for the next sale- pick one up at a bargain price :mrgreen: :escape:
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I have to be honest and say that I am not really a fan of the c3 mk1 albeit I understand the appeal of the different levels of the dial. The mk2 is probably a more useable looking chrono but again not that attractive to me.

The mk3 however I think the improvement in the case is fantastic and I really admired this from the off. We went through the FLE process and whilst I was very enthusiastic and was one of the first in line to buy, it does disappoint slightly with the legibility and I feel this may lead me to move it on at some point...much as that will be a disappointment after all the work that went into the FLE.

The new C3 Grand Tourer is another step forward in terms of having a great looking dial to go with the lovely case. The legibility looks much better and this might actually be a very useable chrono. The blue faced version is very nice too and I probably prefer that to the white one. CW certainly are producing some nice new watches of late and I think this should be a good seller for them, and I might be tempted myself.

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Saw a Mk1 C3 with serial number 00001 on eBay!
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fantasque wrote:I really like the look of the new GT in Silver White. I think it would look nice on a mesh bracelet, I can't seem to find this as an option. Am I missing something or am I just bad at navigating the web-site.
I had the same thoughts about the mesh bracelet, so had a look to buy one separate. If you put the GT and 20mm mesh bracelet in your basket, apply the voucher code then bingo! £100 off so the mesh only costs £40, which would probably be roughly the cost difference for buying on mesh anyway, but this way you get another strap with the watch. I only did this to try by the way to see if it worked, I haven’t clicked ‘buy’ yet.
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Certainly a lot of watch for money and looks good too !
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TigerChris wrote:
fantasque wrote:I really like the look of the new GT in Silver White. I think it would look nice on a mesh bracelet, I can't seem to find this as an option. Am I missing something or am I just bad at navigating the web-site.
I had the same thoughts about the mesh bracelet, so had a look to buy one separate. If you put the GT and 20mm mesh bracelet in your basket, apply the voucher code then bingo! £100 off so the mesh only costs £40, which would probably be roughly the cost difference for buying on mesh anyway, but this way you get another strap with the watch. I only did this to try by the way to see if it worked, I haven’t clicked ‘buy’ yet.
That is some quality bargain shopping right there! If enough people order this combo CW just might add it to the website. I think the mesh will look really good. For leather I think a rally strap would give it the appropriate vintage vibe.
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I also agree the Grand Tourer is a little gem of a watch. I will be definitely be picking up one this year... and it's the first time I've seen the Mk1 above - WOW. A stunning timepiece - whats the size - 42mm? I wonder whats the chances of picking up one of these now :)
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Czechia wrote:whats the size - 42mm?

The MkI is 40mm with 20mm lugs.

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TigerChris wrote:
fantasque wrote:I really like the look of the new GT in Silver White. I think it would look nice on a mesh bracelet, I can't seem to find this as an option. Am I missing something or am I just bad at navigating the web-site.
I had the same thoughts about the mesh bracelet, so had a look to buy one separate. If you put the GT and 20mm mesh bracelet in your basket, apply the voucher code then bingo! £100 off so the mesh only costs £40, which would probably be roughly the cost difference for buying on mesh anyway, but this way you get another strap with the watch. I only did this to try by the way to see if it worked, I haven’t clicked ‘buy’ yet.
Thanks, that's a good idea.... now when is my birthday.