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OllyW · Post by **OllyW** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:43 pm

My Sealander GMT arrived today. No obvious signs of any wear and tear but I think it will have to go back because the GMT hand isn’t aligned correctly.

samlin3317 · Post by **samlin3317** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:51 pm

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑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

Thank you man!

Do you find the straps in Pounds much cheaper than in USD?
like 50% cheaper.

Thanks.

Internaut · Post by **Internaut** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:03 pm

That might be ok. Check if it aligns ok once you get to the top of the hour. The GMT hand doesn't jump; rather it moves very slowly (relative to distance) over the hour.

JeremyS · Post by **JeremyS** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:05 pm

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑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

They helped me—lol. I just snagged the V2 version. I thought I was done for the year…but…. I thought the difference between V1 and 2 was the V1 used the SW330 movement while the V2 uses the SW330-2 with a longer power reserve (56hrs vice 42) and more precise action on the jumping GMT hand. Shooting from the hip, though, so I might be a bit off.

OllyW · Post by **OllyW** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:31 pm

Internaut wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:03 pm That might be ok. Check if it aligns ok once you get to the top of the hour. The GMT hand doesn't jump; rather it moves very slowly (relative to distance) over the hour.

I managed to find this post and after following the instructions it seems a lot better. I’ll see how it goes over the next couple of days but hopefully it’s all sorted now.

Post by **Bahnstormer_vRS** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:33 pm

samlin3317 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:51 pm Thank you man!

Do you find the straps in Pounds much cheaper than in USD?
like 50% cheaper.

Thanks.

Remember the price in GBP (£42) includes 20% VAT (Value Added Tax), which gets taken off when you put a USA shipping address.

I've not tested it, but I've read multiple comments, on here and the CWE Facebook Group, that buying in USD is not favourable right now due to the exchange rate set within the CW system (its not open / real time).

You're better off buying in GBP.

How much the difference is, I don't know but I sincerely doubt its 50%; more like 10% - !5%. Still worth doing.

Guy

thomcat00 · Post by **thomcat00** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:47 pm

Nice to see the flurry of activity with the sale. I looked, and was too late on the Orca Black Aquitaine GMT. Someone got themselves a good deal! I ended up with a few straps on their way to me. I’ll refresh again tomorrow.

samlin3317 · Post by **samlin3317** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 7:51 pm

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 6:33 pm
samlin3317 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 5:51 pm Thank you man!

Do you find the straps in Pounds much cheaper than in USD?
like 50% cheaper.

Thanks.
Remember the price in GBP (£42) includes 20% VAT (Value Added Tax), which gets taken off when you put a USA shipping address.

I've not tested it, but I've read multiple comments, on here and the CWE Facebook Group, that buying in USD is not favourable right now due to the exchange rate set within the CW system (its not open / real time).

You're better off buying in GBP.

How much the difference is, I don't know but I sincerely doubt its 50%; more like 10% - !5%. Still worth doing.

Guy

Thanks!
It's actually around 35% cheaper if considering the VAT. GBP 42* 1.2 (VAT) *1.2 (Exchange rate) = USD 60.50.
On the other hand, the discounted price listed for USD is USD 94.
So that is essentially giving me a 35% of discount if I buy in GBP.

Thanks for the advice!

Ttf23 · Post by **Ttf23** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:08 pm

Well I managed to pick up a C60 orange sapphire prototype (and what I thought was the best of the bunch) right at the start of the sale.

Arrived today and I’m a bit disappointed. It was supposed to be opaque but it’s not. I’m not a fan of seeing the date wheel - it just doesn’t work for me.

Anyone interested in it (at £688 + p&p what it cost me)

before I send back to CW, pm me (UK only due to the difficulty insuring overseas watches). I’ll add details to sales corner shortly.

suicidal_orange · Post by **suicidal_orange** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:45 pm

^ Ooh, another orange prototype! The other two were opaque and don't think they had bright blue bits. And is that a black Trident hand? Definitely different, quite probably unique.

I must resist

thomcat00 · Post by **thomcat00** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:58 pm

Ttf23 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:08 pm Well I managed to pick up a C60 orange sapphire prototype (and what I thought was the best of the bunch) right at the start of the sale.

Arrived today and I’m a bit disappointed. It was supposed to be opaque but it’s not. I’m not a fan of seeing the date wheel - it just doesn’t work for me.

Anyone interested in it (at £688 + p&p what it cost me) image.jpgbefore I send back to CW, pm me (UK only due to the difficulty insuring overseas watches). I’ll add details to sales corner shortly.

I quite like that, but as you’re offering UK only, I’m out. I understand your shipping limit.

Jack52 · Post by **Jack52** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:21 pm

Internaut wrote: ↑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.

No problem. Grabbed a bracelet myself to go with the green sealander I managed to get

Ttf23 · Post by **Ttf23** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:23 pm

thomcat00 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:58 pm
I quite like that, but as you’re offering UK only, I’m out. I understand your shipping limit.

Hey - apologies, I just haven’t found a cost effective way of sending overseas.

It’s now OHPF. Thanks all

nowttolose · Post by **nowttolose** » Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:46 pm

ajax87 wrote:
TheBeatles wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 2:00 pm
TheBeatles wrote: ↑Wed Jul 06, 2022 6:34 pm Tracking details for despatched watches appear to have changed. Much easier to follow.

Mine looks like delivery tomorrow.
Received mine at designated time. (NN C60 Black Bezel/Blue Dial 40mm on hybrid)

Really great looking watch, great price. (£407)

But it’s going back.

Just south west of date window there is a tiny speck of dust inside. Only visible at certain angles but once I’ve seen it, I keep looking for it.

My OCD wouldn’t forgive me if I kept it.

First ever problem with a NN.
I had that issue with my super compressor. New, not even nearly new. Very simple fix. Round trip to CW and back to me was about 2 weeks I believe.

Nothing gets repaired in 2 weeks . Plan for 8.

Sent from my SM-X200 using Tapatalk

0uatiOW · Post by **0uatiOW** » Fri Jul 08, 2022 12:26 am

Ttf23 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 9:23 pm
thomcat00 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 07, 2022 8:58 pm
I quite like that, but as you’re offering UK only, I’m out. I understand your shipping limit.
Hey - apologies, I just haven’t found a cost effective way of sending overseas.

It’s now OHPF. Thanks all

OHPF but for information, Royal Mail does not insure watches on international journeys, so don’t be tempted to pay for extra cover.

I use Royal Mail Parcelforce, uninsured, with separate insurance from Secursus. Never had to claim, but peace of mind comes at reasonable price.

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