But not the one I voted for.

My personal favorite is the 36mm Sealander, but that didn’t enter my thoughts for even a minute. I love it, but it’s hardly a game changer for CW.
The 300 was announced at the very beginning of our process and was considered a candidate. In the end we felt that what we designed with the C63 was more special and would have wider appeal.
Two very excellent points there. Clearly, it was a big year for CW, regardless of what model we pick as CW of the Year.rkovars wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 5:07 pm The 300 was announced at the very beginning of our process and was considered a candidate. In the end we felt that what we designed with the C63 was more special and would have wider appeal.
Andrew, I disagree about the 36mm. I think it was more important than people are giving it credit. The Bel Canto is definitely important but I think the biggest factor has just been as a marketing buzz (which is important but is it long term important?).
To me the release of the 36 showed that CW is now sweating the small details. It could have just been a scaled down version of the 39 but they didn't do that.
My vote went to the 36.
I think there could be an argument that anything with 'swish only' on the dial could be the release of the year. This is probably the biggest change to effect the company as a whole.
I haven’t a clue what you’re on about, SteveAmor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 6:03 pm Once upon a time in the far distant universe, there was a force of creation.
Many and varied were the creatures they created.
They caused to be creatures, large and small, quiet and loud, peaceful and aggressive.
To some gave they a long life, and others caused they to die before their time, sometimes to make way for other creatures that looked a bit like them.
And ere long did they delight in crafting fish by the million; they made black fish, blue fish, orange fish, fish that looked like other fish, fish that would have looked like other fish they made if they were still making them.
And then one day, the world stood still, and gasped in awe. For what they had created was no fish, no rabbit, no dog or deer.
They had created the tiger.
And that is why I am voting for the Bel Canto.
Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 6:03 pm
And ere long did they delight in crafting fish by the million; they made black fish, blue fish, orange fish, fish that looked like other fish, fish that would have looked like other fish they made if they were still making them.
....
And that is why I am voting for the Bel Canto.
This very much mirrors my own thoughts. The bel canto is brilliant and to be applauded but I don’t want one. However the 300 is a stunning thing and I bought one. I also bought all of the coloured 36mm jobbies and they too are just great little watches. I still voted for the BCJAFO wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 5:56 pm I'm not sure the Bel Canto is my personal favourite to be honest. That would probably be the 300. Then the more accustomed I get to the colours of the 36mm Sealanders, the more I like them, especially on the matched leather straps.
However in terms of industry and general perception of the CW brand I think it's hard to see past the Bel Canto as the watch of the year, and that was my pick in the end.
I don't fully relate, but it's at least partially accurate because I'm not buying either of them...NationOfLaws wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:37 pm Bel Canto is OK Computer and Aquitaine is Kid A. Bel Canto is revolutionary for the brand and is a departure from their regular output but Aquitaine is a better watch.
I am not accepting dissenting opinions at this time, thank you.
Spoken like a Coldplay fan.
I assume that makes the Trident The Bends then. Both the best produced by Radiohead and CW, nothing weird, flashy or boring, just pure perfection with nothing wanting.NationOfLaws wrote: ↑Thu Dec 22, 2022 9:37 pm Bel Canto is OK Computer and Aquitaine is Kid A. Bel Canto is revolutionary for the brand and is a departure from their regular output but Aquitaine is a better watch.
I am not accepting dissenting opinions at this time, thank you.