C1 Bel Canto Preview

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Kip wrote: Thu Oct 27, 2022 10:38 am I want to thank all those that were able to attend the preview yesterday. I do hope you enjoyed yourself and look forward to your comments when we are able to discuss.

As has been mentioned, the launch is scheduled for Nov. 1 at 1:00 PM UK (13:00 GMT). Remember to withhold any comments until that time.

A big Thank You to Mike France, Will Brackfield, Francesca and Olivia at CW for allowing the forum to have the first preview.
Thanks for setting this up. First one I've attended and it was brilliant to get face time with these creators, it's a pretty unique thing the relationship they have with the forum.

Have you and the guys at CW given any thought to how this special relationship can be sustained as they (inevitably) scale up their business?

Impressive clock collection BTW.
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The only thing I will say is that I appeared to be the only female member attending. I saw a Francesca something and for a moment I thought, hey, I'm not alone, then found out she was just the CW zoom administrator. :D
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asqwerth wrote:The only thing I will say is that I appeared to be the only female member attending. I saw a Francesca something and for a moment I thought, hey, I'm not alone, then found out she was just the CW zoom administrator. :D
She's Francesca Robinson, CW's Marketing Director.
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NationOfLaws wrote: Wed Oct 26, 2022 8:38 pm Without getting into specifics that would break the agreement attendees made not to reveal details: what's the vibe? Is it cool? Not cool? Are people excited?

They moved my slot back to today so I couldn't make it and released my spot to someone else.
Not for me but I am glad they made it. Pretty bonkers for the price they are asking too. I expected it to be higher. Signing off until next week. :wave:
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Thanks for setting this up Kip - it was a real treat to get to participate, see the incredible work they've done and hear from the designers and engineers involved.
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My invitation did indeed come by letter. I was so fascinated by this beauty that I could not resist and intend to place an order as soon as possible.

Can hardly wait .....
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Kalli64 wrote: Thu Oct 27, 2022 4:28 pm My invitation did indeed come by letter. I was so fascinated by this beauty that I could not resist and intend to place an order as soon as possible.

Can hardly wait .....
Great news Thomas ! :clap: 8)
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^^^^ Yup.

Top notch and congratulations Thomas.

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Evening all

Sorry if I missed this, but does one have to get an invitation to buy one? Or will they be for sale as normal on 1/11?

Also, are people allowed to share the price yet, or that's also under wraps for now? No problem if so, just curious.

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All info is embargoed until launch, I believe.
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Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: Thu Oct 27, 2022 7:49 pm All info is embargoed until launch, I believe.

That's my understanding too. ALL info. Flippin' lovely watch. :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: Thu Oct 27, 2022 7:49 pm All info is embargoed until launch, I believe.
Correct Steve. All info is embargoed until launch @ 1:00pm GMT Tuesday 1st November.

In the meantime, @Timishere, you do not need an invitation to buy one (that was merely for a Zoom preview) and you will be able to buy one as normal on the website after launch.

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Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: Thu Oct 27, 2022 8:10 pm
Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: Thu Oct 27, 2022 7:49 pm All info is embargoed until launch, I believe.
Correct Steve. All info is embargoed until launch @ 1:00pm GMT Tuesday 1st November.

In the meantime, @Timishere, you do not need an invitation to buy one (that was merely for a Zoom preview) and you will be able to buy one as normal on the website after launch.

Guy
Ah great, thanks, Guy.
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Interested to see this one. Hopefully, no see-through case-back. Hoping CW have prioritised making something new and interesting over the value for money segment. Can't please everyone I know but I'm hoping for something that is pitched a bit upwards in price, creativity and quality.
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johnwigan wrote: Thu Oct 27, 2022 9:39 pm Interested to see this one. Hopefully, no see-through case-back. Hoping CW have prioritised making something new and interesting over the value for money segment. Can't please everyone I know but I'm hoping for something that is pitched a bit upwards in price, creativity and quality.
It makes a noise so it's definitely not going to be cheap*! I wouldn't be surprised if it has a see through case back so you can see whatever magic is inside though, or maybe you can see it through the dial...


*compared to CW standard pricing
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