Another new watch C11 Extreme

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ianblyth wrote:You could use the same argument and say that for a diver an Orient Mako or a Seiko SKX007 is cheaper than both so why buy a Steinhart/CWl/Omega/Rolex when you can get perfectly good automatics for under £100.
Because all the watches above use the same movement ETA 2824-2 for divers, Valjoux 7750 for chronos, ETA 2893-2 for GMT. The Orients and Seikos use cheaper Japanese movements.
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I do not think it is appropriate to refer to Brands such as
Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Tag, Longines
in any discussion of CWL pricing and comparable brands.

Whilst clearly CWL have aspirations to sit beside these brands, at they moment they do not - not by a very, very long shot in my opinion.

Comparing Rolex pricing policy with Omega principles is valid, comparing CWL pricing policy with Omega may be described as "aspirational" at best Ian................

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Please could the Moderator move the last few posts into a new thread? (This discussion has turned from the C11 to CW pricing as a whole.)
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Watching wrote:Please could the Moderator move the last fees posts into a new thread? (This discussion has turned from the C11 to CW pricing as a whole.)
That would be appreciated.
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Ahhhh the evolution of discussion. How great ideas (or mindless dribble) are created!
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diver69 wrote:I do not think it is appropriate to refer to Brands such as
Rolex, Omega, Breitling, Tag, Longines
in any discussion of CWL pricing and comparable brands.

Whilst clearly CWL have aspirations to sit beside these brands, at they moment they do not - not by a very, very long shot in my opinion.

Comparing Rolex pricing policy with Omega principles is valid, comparing CWL pricing policy with Omega may be described as "aspirational" at best Ian................

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ddav wrote:Lose the chronometer bit (+price ) and put tritium tubes in it instead and you had a winner :(
I'll keep this gem thanks \:D/
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They should have brought this back with an updated version instead
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They should have brought this back with an updated version instead
Agreed. Mine is one of my absolute favourites - a keeper for sure. I guess they didn't sell?????
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diver69 wrote:
They should have brought this back with an updated version instead
Agreed. Mine is one of my absolute favourites - a keeper for sure. I guess they didn't sell?????
I wouldn't have bought that one just because the hour and minute hands are pretty ugly, and don't go with the second hand, but thats just me.
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blowfish89 wrote:
diver69 wrote:
They should have brought this back with an updated version instead
Agreed. Mine is one of my absolute favourites - a keeper for sure. I guess they didn't sell?????
I wouldn't have bought that one just because the hour and minute hands are pretty ugly, and don't go with the second hand, but thats just me.
Exactly why it needs subtle updates :)
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I'll definitely be buying a makaira at some point but that green colour is definitely not for me. A standard Blue or orange makaira is the one for me!
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I love it, and (against popular opinion) think it's reasonable value for money.
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