New C9 Sapphire Chrono Released

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nathanclarinet wrote:
welshlad wrote:
ianblyth wrote:Also noticed that the C9 and the IWC don't have a date window. All that money and you cannot get the date. Phewy.
Or a second hand (not sure about the IWC). :sad:
6 o'clock sub dial for seconds.
It's a pity that the C9 doesn't have this - both subdials (and the big second hand) are for the chrono function. I like to see a smooth second hand somewhere showing signs of life in the watch. :(
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Re: New C9 Sapphire Chrono Released

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welshlad wrote: It's a pity that the C9 doesn't have this - both subdials (and the big second hand) are for the chrono function. I like to see a smooth second hand somewhere showing signs of life in the watch. :(
Agree. I only have one watch in my collection that doesn't have a second hand, and there is something missing from the whole interaction without a sign of life from the piece. You could just leave the chrono running all the time, I suppose. Some are known to do that even for watches that have a subdial for seconds.

The Sapphire looks good in general, but I don't know that it's a total winner for me. I think I'd go for the Rose Gold before this one. I know, it's got a white dial - big shocker that I would prefer it. :)
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Most of my Heuer chronos are sans a small second, only my manual wind Monaco shows signs of life. My Magrette 'Bronze" had the second hand removed on purpose.
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Re: New C9 Sapphire Chrono Released

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asqwerth wrote:Image

I didn't spot the disappearing pushers, but I did wonder if this was actually a 7750 movement, or wrongly showing a ETA 2824-2.
I would say that indeed it's an ETA 2824-2 or similar. It's nothing like the ETA Valjoux 7750 visible through the back of a C40 Speedhawk - there should be all kinds of chrono-related fiddly bits.

As others have said, I feel it's a pity to lose things that the 7750 movement intrinsically does, i.e. the 'normal seconds' sub-dial at 9, and the day+date. I think I once said before: the description says the 7750 is 'modified' - whether just to remove various things?
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is there a release date for this watch? i am very tempted to pre order
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robert75 wrote:They have brought out some real crackers recently. I love the tennis green chrono only wish they had an auto version. By the way, have you seen the new pilots watch they have out? Same price as the Zeno version (And looks very similar) But with Sapphire glass, bigger case and not to mention that splendid CW warranty.

No brainer really!

which pilot one are you referring to? sorry im a newbie to the site and forum.. took me ages to find this blue dial watch on the website!
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sratansi wrote:is there a release date for this watch? i am very tempted to pre order
Pre- order now for "End of October"
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I can't see this on the CW website...anyone got a link, please? :(
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Amor Vincit Omnia wrote:I can't see this on the CW website...anyone got a link, please? :(
Here you are C9-CHR-SBBR
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Thanks, Kip...now, where did I put that Fairy Godmother? :lol:
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Still on the fence about this one - combination of the price (nearly £1000 ouch!) and the question of whether the sheer intensity of the blue will make this difficult to wear to work.

Plus the movement looks to be the basic undecorated 7750 (not even a single blued screw in sight) which seems a shame for what is one of CWLs premium models. :(

Here's some comparative photos to show the difference:

Website pictures of C9 Chrono Sapphire blue movement
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Compare the movements in the previous C9 chronos which have got the full works

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Even got blued screws and decorated rotor on the relatively basic model in my C40:-
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I doubt that will be the final movement to appear in the C9 Sapphire chrono. More likely to be a hasty correction of the previous error. Hardly worth an exhibition back in that form!

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robinbarke wrote:I doubt that will be the final movement to appear in the C9 Sapphire chrono. More likely to be a hasty correction of the previous error. Hardly worth an exhibition back in that form!

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If you are worried you could always e-mail/phone customer services and ask. They are very friendly.
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@schticy; I wouldn't see this as a work watch at all tbh. I'd see it as a smart and unusual smart casual/alternative dress watch.

And that makes it a tricky decision for me. I like the look of it, no question about it, it looks superb. And I have nothing remotely like it. Trouble is, I'm not sure how often I would actually wear it :? . Possiblly in the winter months when I tend to wear a lot of black clothes.

I'll have a good think about it. The price wouldn't put me off. I think it's fair.

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