Probably the best choice at this point would be to let CW give us a choice of two or three different dials to vote for from a watch of their choosing. Their process and choices but our decision. Still custom and limited edition but easier and less of a headache for all. It could still be fun and special once a year.
Devarika Woulf wrote:Probably the best choice at this point would be to let CW give us a choice of two or three different dials to vote for from a watch of their choosing. Their process and choices but our decision. Still custom and limited edition but easier and less of a headache for all. It could still be fun and special once a year.
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jtc wrote:...Given how successful the run-out C65 blue "old logo" has been, there's definitely a demand for LE's.
Given that was effectively just a dial change.
So maybe something again like the 2012 FLE blue scooter & red jag based on current watch with unique colour dial.
Would appear simplest/easiest option with any choice made by poll (or similar to recent Tag Heuer online selection of new Autavia).
More than just being a limited edition only.. I believe the dial needs to be more than a plain simple dial and needs more interest in it...not busy but tastefully decorated. That is evident with the Blue LE sell out even though it is not a typical diver or sports watch. The trident classic C65 is/was listed as a dress watch.
I'm new to the forum, the brand, and to watches in general, but I hope someone figures out a way to make this feasible again. Looking through the history of this forum and the previous FLEs, it has been fun seeing how CWL interacted with and reacted to members here. And, the small variations are just fun.
I'll be keeping a close eye out for the start of 2017's FLE process....
jtc wrote:...Given how successful the run-out C65 blue "old logo" has been, there's definitely a demand for LE's.
Given that was effectively just a dial change.
So maybe something again like the 2012 FLE blue scooter & red jag based on current watch with unique colour dial.
Would appear simplest/easiest option with any choice made by poll (or similar to recent Tag Heuer online selection of new Autavia).
More than just being a limited edition only.. I believe the dial needs to be more than a plain simple dial and needs more interest in it...not busy but tastefully decorated. That is evident with the Blue LE sell out even though it is not a typical diver or sports watch. The trident classic C65 is/was listed as a dress watch.
I agree - a ribbed blue or white dial like the Nautilus (and the Tag Aquaracer) would be great.
Devarika Woulf wrote:This year's FLE was a dress watch with Rosegold markers.
Certainly was! That's because it was what the majority of those who participated voted for. And why this member bought into it. Don't forget that if enough people had voted for the yellow sports watch it would have won. They didn't so it didn't. Thankfully.
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Galton321 wrote:
I think the twist is CWL would offer up their design. Wasn't that how the C60 FLE and C20 FLE worked? Arguably the most successful FLEs?
Only the C60 was offered. We then picked/voted on some options.
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Here's an idea. FLE 2017 a new model which has the new logo but with the original Christophe Ward logo! Eg C65 Trident MkII with original logo. Should be exclusive.
Galton321 wrote:Here's an idea. FLE 2017 a new model which has the new logo but with the original Christophe Ward logo! Eg C65 Trident MkII with original logo. Should be exclusive.