I really like the Ti version, thinness and dial finish.

It really gives me Czapek/Zenith vibes which is a good association.

I still notice the dreaded maligned CW logo has made its way back on the bracelet.

From the other thread:

missF wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 6:56 pm Little Mayan pyramids of wonder

Brilliant!

I think CW need to patent this name for the dial texturing. “Chichén Itzá” dial.

Which will probably become known as “It’s a chicken”

I'll buck the trend here, I just don't like it

Integrated bracelet, an overly fussy dial texture, hex screws on the back where nobody can see them, a weird name and crown guards like 1980's shoulder pads. I get that it's a(n) homage but I can't wait to never buy it. Really underwhelmed by this product launch, roll on the SH21 mk II and really hoping it's something more exciting.

L55HEM wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:10 am Stunning watch. Due to it having a butterfly clasp does this mean there will be no micro adjustment?

There is no micro adjustment. However, the removable single links are short enough so you should be able to get a good all-round fit. There’s a similar clasp on my Ulysse Nardin and it’s absolutely fine.

During the zoom preview, I recall Mike France mentioned that the person who did all the macro photography did a great job.

I made me wonder if some of the zoomed-in detail pics shown (which are now on their site) were actual macro photos rather than what I was assuming was CGI. Since I know nothing much about photography, someone more knowledgeable may wish to chip in.

On another note, they did say that if this collection sells well, they may release a smaller version of the Twelve. Even though I've declared my collection complete, that future possibility may make me reconsider.

^^^^ As mentioned in the Zoom Preview; 36mm version slated for September '23 release.

Guy

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I was luckily enough to see the actual in the metal in a visit to CW towers. It is actually amazing, the finishing is of the highest order. The Ti version is just out of this world, it feels so comfortable on the wrist and the dial is a work of art. They have really knocked it out of the park. Well worth every penny.

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:03 am ^^^^ As mentioned in the Zoom Preview; 36mm version slated for September '23 release.

Guy

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I didn't realise this was a confirmed release! Thanks.

^^^^ Yes; my understanding is a confirmed release, rather than a reaction to the market.

Guy

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CBMVic20 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:52 am I'll buck the trend here, I just don't like it

Integrated bracelet, an overly fussy dial texture, hex screws on the back where nobody can see them, a weird name and crown guards like 1980's shoulder pads. I get that it's a(n) homage but I can't wait to never buy it. Really underwhelmed by this product launch, roll on the SH21 mk II and really hoping it's something more exciting.

+1 here. I'm not keen, but then again I've never seen the appeal of an AP Royal Oak either. I really don't like textured dials covered in squares, waffles or whatever else they might be. Plain and boring with a splash of colour please.

However, the world would be boring if we all liked the same things.

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:49 am I think CW need to patent this name for the dial texturing. “Chichén Itzá” dial.

Which will probably become known as “It’s a chicken”

It may be my northern dialect or my uncultured background, but I’m struggling to see what the dial has to do with chicken tikka……

Trs1982 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:19 am
.... squares, waffles or whatever else they might be. .....

Ziggurats!

asqwerth wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:25 am

Trs1982 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:19 am
.... squares, waffles or whatever else they might be. .....

Ziggurats!

Precisely. CW Towers!

@iain ”Chicken Tikka” dial is probably not quite the connotation they would be looking for. You’re just trying to curry favour, aren’t you.

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:54 am

L55HEM wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:10 am Stunning watch. Due to it having a butterfly clasp does this mean there will be no micro adjustment?

There is no micro adjustment. However, the removable single links are short enough so you should be able to get a good all-round fit. There’s a similar clasp on my Ulysse Nardin and it’s absolutely fine.

That’s a shame, as someone who adjusts their watches roughly two times a day I personally wouldn’t buy another watch without a micro adjust as fit is super important to me. Would have been a killer watch if they had figured this out with the clasp. Maybe in a future model.