Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
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Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
I really fancy a nice skeleton watch. Don't like most of the ones on the market (certainly nothing under £1500).
Should CW branch out into this arena, and if so what should they create?
Should CW branch out into this arena, and if so what should they create?
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Re: Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
CW hasn’t gotten to Kip’s idea and request for the pocket watch yet though it’s a likely candidate for the future but that doesn’t mean that a skeleton isn’t being considered. None of us accept perhaps Hans and Kip know what will come out next and whatever they know now is likely to be kept a secret until the right time comes along. It takes a lot of planning and tooling up to produce a new design. It also takes making a study of the market place as to what sells, what fads are hot, what likely will the public jump for. Marketing strategy is crucial.chb wrote:I really fancy a nice skeleton watch. Don't like most of the ones on the market (certainly nothing under £1500).
Should CW branch out into this arena, and if so what should they create?
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Re: Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
I think I'd need to see an example of a good skeletal watch to decide.
The ones I've come across are either too bling or too tacky (excepting blink can be tacky).
IMHO they're for the wearer to show off whereas they should be there to show the watchmakers artistry.
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The ones I've come across are either too bling or too tacky (excepting blink can be tacky).
IMHO they're for the wearer to show off whereas they should be there to show the watchmakers artistry.
Alex
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Re: Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
I like the look of this one because of the integration of the movement and dial.
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Re: Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
Nope - don't like them and in the main cannot tell the time on them with my old eyes.
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Re: Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
There was a lovely Kemner posted on the forum a while back and it made me look at skeleton watches in a whole new light. Not sure my collection is ready for one yet. There are quite a few other pieces I need to obtain first.
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Re: Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
I have voted "NO", but I'd never say never.
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Re: Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
There was a discussion a while back about the "worth" of a watch. The argument being, that, as soon as you pay more than £50 or so, it's no longer about telling the time; it's about "something else". We never did define what that "something else" is, but skeleton watches definitely have it. Skeleton watches with tourbillons, even more so. Not an everyday watch, by any means, but a fantastic way to demonstrate the artistry and passion of the true horologist.
I'd definitely be interested (although I'm not holding my breath about the tourbillon!!).
I'd definitely be interested (although I'm not holding my breath about the tourbillon!!).
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Re: Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
I voted no, the only good ones are very expensive to show off beautiful hand made and decorated movements, who want's to look at a basic ETA or Sellita.
One of the nicer ones is the Corum Golden Bridge, still would'nt want it but it looks nice.
One of the nicer ones is the Corum Golden Bridge, still would'nt want it but it looks nice.
No more Quartz (except when I cannot resist).
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Re: Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
You're absolutely right. In order to be really interesting, it would genuinely have to be the "cheapest, most expensive watch in the world" On the other hand, that was the idea, wasn't it?alphajet wrote:I voted no, the only good ones are very expensive to show off beautiful hand made and decorated movements, who want's to look at a basic ETA or Sellita.
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Re: Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
I bought one, but it's the only one I've seen that I liked..
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Re: Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
I'm not really a fan. They look too complicated/cluttered and I like simple classic designs in general. I'd never say never.
Before that though, I want to see a CWL with an internal bezel and/or cushion style case, which to me is a classic retro design. Internal bezels look cool
Before that though, I want to see a CWL with an internal bezel and/or cushion style case, which to me is a classic retro design. Internal bezels look cool
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Re: Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
That’s an excellent point to make and the primary reason, I think, why mechanical timepieces of all types have remained strong in the market. What makes skeletons appealing of course is the ability to see the inner workings of a mechanical watch.Grommit wrote:There was a discussion a while back about the "worth" of a watch. The argument being, that, as soon as you pay more than £50 or so, it's no longer about telling the time; it's about "something else". We never did define what that "something else" is, but skeleton watches definitely have it. Skeleton watches with tourbillons, even more so. Not an everyday watch, by any means, but a fantastic way to demonstrate the artistry and passion of the true horologist.
I'd definitely be interested (although I'm not holding my breath about the tourbillon!!).
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Re: Should CW introduce a skeleton watch?
Internal bezel? Not sure what that looks like... can you offer a picture of an example?lostguy wrote:I'm not really a fan. They look too complicated/cluttered and I like simple classic designs in general. I'd never say never.
Before that though, I want to see a CWL with an internal bezel and/or cushion style case, which to me is a classic retro design. Internal bezels look cool
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