You might be ok in January, as the backlogs might only be for xmas.manphibian wrote: ↑Mon Dec 23, 2024 8:03 pm
Oh man, I ordered 2 days ago so no hope for me for end of January then!
Oh wow! 12 X Steel
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Re: Oh wow! 12 X Steel
I ordered mine the day after you. Not received mine either. But I'm not too concerned, it will come when it's ready.
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Re: Oh wow! 12 X Steel
Mine came with the original bracelet without micro-adjustment, but on reading these comments I dropped Customer Services an email - got a phone call this morning confirming that it should have the new style and they're popping one in the post for me. Can't argue with that. Got to admit, I'm in no rush to take it off the blue rubber strap though, I think it compliments the watch brilliantlyJasH wrote: ↑Sun Dec 22, 2024 8:56 pmMine has still not shipped, and no update from CW.manphibian wrote: ↑Fri Dec 20, 2024 11:39 am These look amazing. Does the steel have the on-the-fly micro adjust bracelet? Can't see it listed as a feature anywhere on the webpage?
But yes it should have micro adjust.
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Thanks for the update on the bracelet, Kev.
I will touch base with CW towers as my watch is being replaced for a different one.
Have a great Christmas and enjoy your watch
I will touch base with CW towers as my watch is being replaced for a different one.
Have a great Christmas and enjoy your watch
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Re: Oh wow! 12 X Steel
I've not sized and worn it yet, as I've been busy. But I can 100% say it's a keeper.
I wore a Ti XIIX for 30 minutes, and I can definitely say the steel one is very visibly superior in appearance and is also superior in finish.
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@JasH Each to their own! It is all a matter of opinion…
I have worn both. Compared then alongside each other. I can definitely say that the Ti version is visually superior and feels much better on the wrist.
Neil
I have worn both. Compared then alongside each other. I can definitely say that the Ti version is visually superior and feels much better on the wrist.
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Series Ti vs Special Edition Steel
I agree the Ti will wear more comfortably, being Ti and lighter
But I definitely don't prefer the looks of the series one over the SE, or its finishing. I compared before purchasing and picked the SE, so I can say although I own the SE, my view is unbiased.
I also prefer the weight and greater scratch resistance of the steel one, as the Ti one is only Grade 2 Ti. It's why I made my two bespoke Twelves in steel and not Ti. I do own a series Ti Twelve too though.
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My opinion is also unbiased, if you were implying that it isn’t?JasH wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 5:42 pmI agree the Ti will wear more comfortably, being Ti and lighter
But I definitely don't prefer the looks of the series one over the SE, or its finishing. I compared before purchasing and picked the SE, so I can say although I own the SE, my view is unbiased.
I also prefer the weight and greater scratch resistance of the steel one, as the Ti one is only Grade 2 Ti. It's why I made my two bespoke Twelves in steel and not Ti. I do own a series Ti Twelve too though.
I definitely prefer the look of the dial with black bridges. I think the steel version is too shiny. However that’s why different people like different watches.
No right or wrong answer. There will be fans of both the Ti and SS.
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Nothing implied as I don't know when you tried either watch or bought yours. As I wrote, I was referring to my own situation.
If you prefer black bridges, then you would definitely prefer the Ti
On that note, my ultimate grail watch is probably the GS Kodo. I love both, but prefer the silvery dial second model. So I guess that speaks to my preferences for a shiny skeleton movement vs a dark one.I also owned the C60 Concept previously, which has a similar silvery movement, and also hand finished.
On the other hand, my own personal overall favourite watch in my collection actually has a grey skeleton movement
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They seem like pretty different beasts. One of my concerns from looking at pictures was that the skeletonized SH21 was a bit industrial looking without a lot of finesse, if that makes sense. At least from the front.
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I think what I'm getting that is that maybe the Ti version "hides" a little bit of the industrial look with the blackened elements? Though I don't understand how the rhodium plating of the SE looks like in the flesh.
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Well I was going to remind you about the non shiny bridges AP, which I knew was your favourite watch.JasH wrote: ↑Sun Dec 29, 2024 6:44 pmNothing implied as I don't know when you tried either watch or bought yours. As I wrote, I was referring to my own situation.
If you prefer black bridges, then you would definitely prefer the Ti
I also owned the C60 Concept previously, which has a similar silvery movement, and also hand finished.
On the other hand, my own personal overall favourite watch in my collection actually has a grey skeleton movement
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It's probably one of the things that appeal to those who prefer the series model's black bridges
However, the design of the cocks (bridges) is deliberately brutalist, and that appeals to me for this movement. As you can see, the AP's design is delicate and definitely not in any way industrial.
By comparison, see the Chopard Alpine Eagle skeleton. Whilst I'm a huge Alpine Eagle fan, I think the skeletonisation on that watch is terrible and minimum effort. The CW blows it away at a fraction of the price, although the AE's bracelet and case easily win any comparison with the XIIX.
https://www.chopard.com/en-gb/watch/298630-3001.html
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