Loddonite wrote:Non-COSC C50 would be nice - but hopefully CW will be doing that anyway.
I agree. I think the C50 is the best case for a FLE. After all, I guess the C50 has a future with CW, whereas the C3 may not (eventually).
So C50, non-cosc, pure white ceramic (type/finish) dial, with some nice contrasting hands and an alternative complication from the C50 day/date - say a big date or power reserve. In fact, I think I just described the same watch as Robin suggested earlier in this thread (with the exception of the roman numerals).
I expected a little bit of lateral thinking on this one. Do not try to re-invent the wheel but think forward to what might be accomplished for a reasonable cost.
Love the look of that but would prefer it with lugs and a strap.
CW: C60 FLE Blue #009
Non-CW: Rolex Sub ND, Panerai PAM 312, Grand Seiko SBGM027, Omega AT, Omega PO, Heuer Monza, Maurice Lacroix Pontos S, San Martin 62MAS, HIMQ Marinemaster.
Yoda wrote:I expected a little bit of lateral thinking on this one. Do not try to re-invent the wheel but think forward to what might be accomplished for a reasonable cost.
Spark something new!
Reasonable cost implies the use of current cases & probably movements which limits the scope for innovation. Add into this mix the dislike of quartz by a significant number of members which further reduces the options (it has to sell after all) and the opportunity to do anything more than pimping an existing model to forum status is severely limited.
Sparking something new rather implies a significant deviation similar to the 2011FLE project or possibly a complete departure from current models, which may or may not be acceptable to CWL and would almost certainly fall foul of the 'accomplished for a reasonable cost' parameter.
I'm not sure how much latitude for lateral thinking is available to create a unique forum piece from what is found in the existing lineup.
Loddonite wrote:Non-COSC C50 would be nice - but hopefully CW will be doing that anyway.
Bar 1mm of case size, that makes it a c5 by another name. Nice piece but doesnt push the boudaries for me. However, it is a difficult one as we try and conceive something that will not need huge re tooling but be different enough.
Further idea.....
A c1 base would be great as it harks back to the origin of cw. Case Dimensions would seem to tick the box for a unisex,
I really like the use of a colour - the brg dial suggestion is most appealing, like the limited run c7
Dial could have a guilloche pattern akin to the c5, similarly topped with Simple baton markers, polished case.
Circular date window but with black date wheel (per c5 aviator mk1). Exhibition back with museum sapphire crystal per the c11.
Unique left hand winding crown with protection / locking mechanism feature (something like the panerai but not as big as graham)
Having questioned Yoda's brief, I've now thought of something lateral . CWL already do several GMT watches using the ETA 2893-2 which gives us the option of having a true 1 rotation per day 24 hour dial watch using that movement.
So, either a C9 or C60 case with a bespoke full 24 hr dial in a colour, style & hands to be decided later. Sadly this will upset those searching for a smaller watch as I suspect the 2893-2 needs a big (40mm+) case, but it would be significantly different to anything else they do at the moment.
Exhibition backs already available + little or no case retooling would likely keep the costs down to not much more than the standard GMT's go for currently.
The other option is you could do a 24hr dial watch in a 38mm case if people were willing to accept it as a quartz