
FLE #8 design submissions
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Re: FLE #8 design submissions
I really like those two blue Ombre variations. Excellent work, politel! 

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Re: FLE #8 design submissions
Those Dartmouths properly got my attention!
I’m still looking for something that I don’t have for my big birthday next year. On the list are white/light dial, bronze or an LE.
If I could get all three in one that would be amazing!
Good work to those on the Tridents, but none of them interest me at all, I just see different coloured Tridents. But, to my eyes that Dartmouth is a whole different proposition.
Thanks to all those putting in the photoshop hours
I’m still looking for something that I don’t have for my big birthday next year. On the list are white/light dial, bronze or an LE.
If I could get all three in one that would be amazing!
Good work to those on the Tridents, but none of them interest me at all, I just see different coloured Tridents. But, to my eyes that Dartmouth is a whole different proposition.
Thanks to all those putting in the photoshop hours
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Re: FLE #8 design submissions
Thank you, you're welcome.
I think both the black and the blue bezels would be ceramic. I've not seen or heard anything to the contrary for the blue bezel.iain wrote: ↑Tue Oct 15, 2019 6:42 am Can I check something regarding the different bezel colours?
I assume the black bezel version will be a black ceramic insert with a blue stainless steel PVD main bezel. What will the blue one be? I had assumed it would also be a ceramic insert, but am now wondering if it would have to have a stainless steel insert with blue PVD finish in order to match the case. If so would this adversely affect its durability compared to ceramic?
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Agreed many thanks to those putting in the hours to do the photoshopping here. Very impressive work.
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I'm gonna add my appreciation to the photoshoppers, great job guys.
With regard to the blue Ombre dials, unfortunately, they don't interest me.
With regard to the blue Ombre dials, unfortunately, they don't interest me.
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Agreed. Really smart and great work.

It will though be worth remembering that the current Ombre LE is +£200 on the price of a regular C60 Trident Mk3.
If we went this route for the FLE we will, I expect, have to pay this additional £200 over a modified standard model.
Food for thought; probably worth it though.
Personally, I still prefer the Blue C60 with device imprint smoked dial and a bit of yellow, but then the cream / bronze Dartmouth is quite some looker too.
Decisions.


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Re: FLE #8 design submissions
^^^ part of that premium is for the COSC movement which we wouldn't necessarily have to adopt for the FLE.
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Re: FLE #8 design submissions

All our suggestions are always color variations.
Special designs always go beyond the budget.
A special color should be feasible.
I do not need a COSC movement either.
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Re: FLE #8 design submissions
Another thumbs down for COSC. It adds a cost that the FLE probably won't bear.
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I don't need COSC in a diver either but I was just asking the question so that we all have as much info as possible about what can/can't be done. The COSC in the Dartmouth is what sets it apart though I think. Whatever happens, looking at the designs so far I'm really hoping that one of them will get the required numbers to make it a reality.albionphoto wrote: ↑Tue Oct 15, 2019 1:53 pm Another thumbs down for COSC. It adds a cost that the FLE probably won't bear.
Re: FLE #8 design submissions
I revised my suggestions again.
Now all on white background.
So you can compare better.



Now all on white background.
So you can compare better.



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Re: FLE #8 design submissions
Sorry, predominant blue with white and red I just can't do - resembles Wakefield Trinity colours too much and I can't stand em! 
Thats another reason I want black bezel on the 'Swedish Blue' - so it doesn't resemble Leeds Rhinos as I like them even less than Wakefield

Thats another reason I want black bezel on the 'Swedish Blue' - so it doesn't resemble Leeds Rhinos as I like them even less than Wakefield

Re: FLE #8 design submissions
Ok, then I do not like it anymore!
You are welcome to change the colors.

You are welcome to change the colors.
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