Have to say Ian, that I can see why you sold your two on. The style AVO has suits it very well, but I couldn't go for either of yours. Apart from anything else, the hands are swamped by the dialianblyth wrote:Glad you like it. I had 2 in the early days and realised the style was not for me and sold them.
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I've waited a long time for this...
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I picked 2 pictures in the sun that showed the colour and texture of the dial but in reality the hands were quite visible.Robin CB wrote:Apart from anything else, the hands are swamped by the dial
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Excellent Steve
Just the epitomy of a gents classic dress watch
I think this and the C3 early Chrono's are amongst the best looking style's done by C Ward
Well done in persevering and congrats to buyer and seller
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Just the epitomy of a gents classic dress watch
I think this and the C3 early Chrono's are amongst the best looking style's done by C Ward
Well done in persevering and congrats to buyer and seller
Regards
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Nice, not for me, but still very nice .
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...nor for me, but congrats on tracking that beauty down!
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That does look better Ian - far betterianblyth wrote:I picked 2 pictures in the sun that showed the colour and texture of the dial but in reality the hands were quite visible.Robin CB wrote:Apart from anything else, the hands are swamped by the dial
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Still think AVO has the winning version though.
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Very nice AVO! Your version with the cream and gold is the best imo. The C1 was one of the style watches I first came here looking for but found they were discontinued and I still haven't bought a marine roman small second watch... Here's to hoping an auto C1 slimline is in the future.
The blue hands really make it.
The blue hands really make it.
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Classic looking timepiece! Wear it in good health.
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The Forum Menace has the years correct.Mortis wrote:It is a nice watch (although not the first - after the C5 and C3 (2005) came the C4 (2006)). The C8 and C1 both enjoyed their debut in 2007). Shame it isn't mechanical, but maybe it has persuaded you that you can manage a 40mm Stowa...?!
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Congrats AVO....so thriiled you got your Christopher Ward grail watch :0
Looks the part to fit right into your collection.
Looks the part to fit right into your collection.
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Congratulations AVO on snagging a CW icon! I am sure you will enjoy wearing it immensely.
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Forgot to mention Steve.....
The C1GWTR is the same model that is in the Liverpool World Museum.
I thought that might add some cache' for you.
The C1GWTR is the same model that is in the Liverpool World Museum.
I thought that might add some cache' for you.
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I like that, Kip? What does the R stand for out of interest?
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R = alligator strap
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Thank you! While we're about it, do you know why C5 and C3 came before C1? I would have expected a more chronological approach somehow?
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