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A quick google of what a ziggurat is lead me to this quote.

“It is usually assumed that the ziggurats supported a shrine, though the only evidence for this comes from Herodotus, and physical evidence is non-existent ... “

So I suppose it could be argued we don’t really know what the main purpose of a ziggurat is and when you look at the dial of the 12 and think “what the hell is going on there…” a ziggurat does seem like quite an apt description. :lol:
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Well, I've looked at all the pictures, checked out the video reviews and read through the discussions on here. I really need someone to come up with a decent reason why I should not buy the Ti in Nebula Purple. I've already got two CWs on order with long waits and the colour I want is on a longer lead time than all the other combos. Any other reasons considered :lol:
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FloridaPhil wrote: Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:41 pm The photos confirm my initial impression that the textured dial is 'too much' for me. Maybe a future version will be less blingy.
Not sure, for me anyway, that I think of bling. I can’t look at it without thinking of indoor outdoor carpeting. :shock: At any rate, possibly a bit much for me as well. Very hard to tell without seeing in person. I really do like the thinness of the ti version tho. I have really come to enjoy the lightness of that metal. Maybe in black?
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I found this vid interesting. Especially on the subject of wearability.

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Another interesting video review:



I'm liking the idea of this watch a lot.

For me, I'm not hung up about the "originality" of the design. All watches, clocks for that matter too, are generally derivative from sundials anyway. It is the way the style is executed that either grabs me or leaves me cold. I actually prefer the aesthetics of The Twelve to the Nautilus and Royal Oak! The dial and casework have a level of visual interest that I enjoy. I do really like the Czapek, but not CHF22K like.

Titanium grades are a difficult choice too. I have a titanium watch that has definitely shown some signs of wear from the 15 years of daily use it has so far endured. The bracelet shows some scratching too. More than 316L? Could not say. The pure titanium case may be a little less scratch resistant than the Ti6Al4V alloy, but possibly a little more corrosion resistant. Again, I would not be hung up on it. The darker metal, for me, provides the background to make the dial pop.

I am still trying to avoid spending more money, but seem to be failing miserably!
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Internaut wrote: Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:20 pm I found this vid interesting. Especially on the subject of wearability.


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watchaholic wrote: Sun Apr 30, 2023 8:49 pm Not sure, for me anyway, that I think of bling. I can’t look at it without thinking of indoor outdoor carpeting. :shock: At any rate, possibly a bit much for me as well. Very hard to tell without seeing in person. I really do like the thinness of the ti version tho. I have really come to enjoy the lightness of that metal. Maybe in black?
Haha! I can’t unsee that now!

From the various videos and pics, I’d say I really like the watch. But I can also say, it’s not for me - just not my style. If I was interested in purchasing, however, I think I’d really need to see it in person. I imagine one needs to see the dial in the flesh to fully appreciate and evaluate it.
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jkbarnes wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 12:45 am
watchaholic wrote: Sun Apr 30, 2023 8:49 pm Not sure, for me anyway, that I think of bling. I can’t look at it without thinking of indoor outdoor carpeting. :shock: At any rate, possibly a bit much for me as well. Very hard to tell without seeing in person. I really do like the thinness of the ti version tho. I have really come to enjoy the lightness of that metal. Maybe in black?
Haha! I can’t unsee that now!
You speak for me too! I'm not even going to write down what thought came to mind. :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:
From the various videos and pics, I’d say I really like the watch. But I can also say, it’s not for me - just not my style. If I was interested in purchasing, however, I think I’d really need to see it in person. I imagine one needs to see the dial in the flesh to fully appreciate and evaluate it.

If I had the transatlantic shipping with attendant duty faff to consider I'm sure I'd be much less relaxed about using mail order to see the watch for myself and I think that puts our 'Murican members on a higher level of commitment when it comes to buying a watch unseen. Bravo!!
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jkbarnes wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 12:45 am
watchaholic wrote: Sun Apr 30, 2023 8:49 pm Not sure, for me anyway, that I think of bling. I can’t look at it without thinking of indoor outdoor carpeting. :shock: At any rate, possibly a bit much for me as well. Very hard to tell without seeing in person. I really do like the thinness of the ti version tho. I have really come to enjoy the lightness of that metal. Maybe in black?
Haha! I can’t unsee that now!

From the various videos and pics, I’d say I really like the watch. But I can also say, it’s not for me - just not my style. If I was interested in purchasing, however, I think I’d really need to see it in person. I imagine one needs to see the dial in the flesh to fully appreciate and evaluate it.
I was shocked I fell for it quite so hard. I have never looked at this style of watch and thought it a must have, I think the macro photos teased me sufficiently, then the overall look had me hook, line and sinker.
I think I describe mine as "Crisp" looking, which I cant say for any of my other watches.

BTW I've googled the indoor/outdoor carpet, and I'm still not sure what that is, could you show a photo, please?

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I would be interested in seeing pics of the Nordic Blue version. I'm surprised that so far the pics (and therefore the purchases) have only been of the lighter dials. I thought the darker blue looked very nice.
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asqwerth wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 9:17 am I would be interested in seeing pics of the Nordic Blue version. I'm surprised that so far the pics (and therefore the purchases) have only been of the lighter dials. I thought the darker blue looked very nice.
So would I. :)

The dark blue and grey are the two I have had in my basket this morning…

Deliberating and still not pressing the buy button on either. So far.

My current thoughts are that I will end up with…

40mm - darker dial
36mm - lighter dial

Not bothered about titanium or steel. But would ideally like the higher power reserve moment.

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Chris GB wrote: Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:37 pm I have a titanium watch that has definitely shown some signs of wear from the 15 years of daily use it has so far endured. The bracelet shows some scratching too.
Probably not unreasonable if you have worn it every day for 15 years.
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Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 10:06 am
Chris GB wrote: Sun Apr 30, 2023 11:37 pm I have a titanium watch that has definitely shown some signs of wear from the 15 years of daily use it has so far endured. The bracelet shows some scratching too.
Probably not unreasonable if you have worn it every day for 15 years.
Definitely not unreasonable! I'm really impressed by the way it has held up, but also like the way the darker shade makes the scratches less visible.
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Yoobaldy wrote: Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:46 am I still notice the dreaded maligned CW logo has made its way back on the bracelet.

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If by "misaligned" you mean the left hand justified name then I believe that is not so as it looks like the name is centre justified (on the bracelet) as used on a few watches dials prior to the total change to the TF logo.

I'm amazed how much I like this watch. It's so much better styled than the PRX around the case shoulders, the dial colours are superb (other than the purple for me) and the hands and batons are dramatic especially the double baton at 12.

It could probably lose the date without any negative effect and why put "AUTOMATIC" on the dial? CW only use automatic movements now so why mess up such a textured dial with unnecessary additions?

I'll probably not buy 1 though as the combination of the darker looking and lighter weight titanium with the white, grey or ice blue dials isn't available.

I'd love to see those shaped hands and batons used on another 40mm watch, an alternative Sealander version?
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Mikkei4 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 5:08 pm
If by "misaligned" you mean the left hand justified name then I believe that is not so as it looks like the name is centre justified (on the bracelet) as used on a few watches dials prior to the total change to the TF logo.
Indeed it is not so. He wrote “maligned”, a matter of opinion rather than juxtaposition. I misread it too, first time around.
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