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Jack52 · Post by **Jack52** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:21 pm

Straps ahoy

Post by **Bahnstormer_vRS** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:32 pm

TomaszW wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:20 pm [I was looking at those during the previous sale and wasn't sure due to legibility and the name at 9... I don't know if I should get it or pass.

Legibility is perfectly fine, considering its a 'steal' watch'.

One superb attraction, to me, is the two tone bezel - not immediately apparent in CW's website photos.

The V2 is my pick as it has the upgraded SW330-2 GMT movement with a much smoother date/GMT adjustment and a 56 hrs power reserve.

Not that I usually advocate this, and I have never done it in the 10 years I have been buying CW watches, but you have the safety net of the 60/60 to be able to return it if it doesn't meet your expectations.

Your call.

Guy

Post by **Bahnstormer_vRS** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:35 pm

^^^^ A couple of pics of mine from the CW of the Day thread;-

. . .and a pretty rubbish, low light photo

Hope these help.

Guy

Jkpa · Post by **Jkpa** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:38 pm

Picked up two straps and a bracelet!!

samlin3317 · Post by **samlin3317** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:40 pm

Illiera wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:20 pm
Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:12 pm I happen to have just, randomly, scrolled through the availability which is at 96 items, and found a whole bundle of Nearly New Bracelets and Straps plus, . . . . ..
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. . . . . one that stood out to me as seriously good value, the C60 Abyss GMT V1 & V2 versions in new condition, in the 'up to 40%off ' category @ £705.00 (for a UK buyer); I've got one already bought nearly new back in January - dare I buy another for a rainy day?

Guy
Vintage leather oak in 22mm, kerching! Thank you Guy!

Will the vintage oak leather strap work with my C1 moonglow?

Thanks!

TheBeatles · Post by **TheBeatles** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:40 pm

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:32 pm
TomaszW wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:20 pm [I was looking at those during the previous sale and wasn't sure due to legibility and the name at 9... I don't know if I should get it or pass.
Legibility is perfectly fine, considering its a 'steal' watch'.

One superb attraction, to me, is the two tone bezel - not immediately apparent in CW's website photos.

The V2 is my pick as it has the upgraded SW330-2 GMT movement with a much smoother date/GMT adjustment and a 56 hrs power reserve.

Not that I usually advocate this, and I have never done it in the 10 years I have been buying CW watches, but you have the safety net of the 60/60 to be able to return it if it doesn't meet your expectations.

Your call.

Guy

Ever thought of going into Sales, Guy

You’ve got me looking at them now, due to your damn (good) photos

Murphy20 · Post by **Murphy20** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:44 pm

I’ve just picked up an Abyss GMT. I previously bought one earlier this year, and after a period of indecision whilst it sat in the box I returned it to CW.

I’ve frequently lamented this decision and secretly hoped that one might become available in the next sale.

This time I’m taking it straight out of the box, removing any tags, having the bracelet resized and keeping it

Post by **Bahnstormer_vRS** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:48 pm

samlin3317 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:40 pm
Will the vintage oak leather strap work with my C1 moonglow?

Thanks!

It will, but remember the C1 Moonglow is 20mm lugs (not 22 mm)- try this one

My recommendation though for the C1 Moonglow is the Black Peccary strap, superb quality and a red underside that will match the red details on your moonglow.

Guy

Internaut · Post by **Internaut** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:03 pm

Jack52 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:21 pmStraps ahoy

Thanks. I wouldn't have looked otherwise. Bracelet for my Sealander GMT and hybrid rubber strap (blue/orange) on the way.

suicidal_orange · Post by **suicidal_orange** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:05 pm

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 4:32 pmThe V2 [Abyss GMT] is my pick as it has the upgraded SW330-2 GMT movement with a much smoother date/GMT adjustment and a 56 hrs power reserve.

Is there any difference other than the movement? I can't see any, but not sure how they can try and sell both versions at the same price when one's just better.

Though I guess once the V2 has gone the buyer of the V1 wont know

Bident · Post by **Bident** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:08 pm

Hcrum87hc wrote: ↑Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:24 pm I managed to snag one of the green C63 automatics I've been pining for. It's on the strap instead of the bracelet, so I'll have to snag a bracelet at some point. Maybe I'll get lucky, and they'll add some before the sale is over...

I also got a green C63 GMT on the first day of sale, available only on a Tide strap. But just a few minutes ago the C63 Nearly New bracelet popped up on the sale page and I snagged it immediately. Still more available as it remains listed for sale.

I almost bought this watch on bracelet at the San Francisco Windup Watch Fair in April. I couldn't resist the 30% off prices.

Post by **Bahnstormer_vRS** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:11 pm

suicidal_orange wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:05 pm Is there any difference other than the movement (Abyss GMT)? I can't see any, but not sure how they can try and sell both versions at the same price when one's just better.

Though I guess once the V2 has gone the buyer of the V1 wont know

There may be a difference on the bezel action; unidirectional - V1, bi-directional - V2 but don't quote me.

When they're gone (the V2 version) they're gone!

Guy

Mikkei4 · Post by **Mikkei4** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:17 pm

I had a NN Sealander bracelet in the basket (for my blue Sealander Auto) until I realised that at £122.50 it's more expensive than the difference between a new Sealander GMT on a tide strap vs on a new bracelet (£110).

I'm not in any rush for the bracelet so I'll wait until I visit the Showroom to look at the Sealander GMT.

suicidal_orange · Post by **suicidal_orange** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:27 pm

Mikkei4 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:17 pmI realised that at £122.50 it's more expensive than the difference between a new Sealander GMT on a tide strap vs on a new bracelet (£110).

The tide strap is £60 to buy, if you buy a watch and steal the bracelet you'll need a strap for the new watch and only have £12.50 to buy one. And instead of spending £122.5 you'll have spent nearly £1000

Mikkei4 · Post by **Mikkei4** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:32 pm

suicidal_orange wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:27 pm
Mikkei4 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:17 pmI realised that at £122.50 it's more expensive than the difference between a new Sealander GMT on a tide strap vs on a new bracelet (£110).
The tide strap is £60 to buy, if you buy a watch and steal the bracelet you'll need a strap for the new watch and only have £12.50 to buy one. And instead of spending £122.5 you'll have spent nearly £1000

Unfortunately I was away when the Sale started so didn't have access otherwise I would have bought 1 of the Sealander GMTs that I see were available initially then I would have bought 1 of the NN bracelets if necessary.

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