Okay, so we all grabbed a Malvern early on because, you know, we're smart. What with the addition of many new models over the past few months, which one has caught your attention the most?
Post which options you want.

Hi all,

First post here Just got my Malvern in the mail yesterday, and am already looking at my next purchase. I'm seriously considering the Malvern Chronograph, blue face/black strap. The Malvern I picked up has a cream face/brown leather band. I like the classic looks

-Jim

If I buy another CW it'll be a Aviator. I think it's a bit expensive though, when I look at what I've paid for my Malvern... But we'll see.

I am not surprised to see the mechanicals/automatics dominating though. You can buy a lot of decent watches in the same price range as the CW's if you go quartz. Seiko and Citizen make a boatload of them. So, I can't see myself ordering one of the quartz watches. Plus, I still have to admit, when it comes to quartz, the Japanese have the most experience, so they SHOULD be able to make the better quartz module. That of course doesn't mean they will, but they should be able to, were they to choose to.

So, has anyone ordered an Aviator yet?

Warhol wrote:I think it's a bit expensive though, when I look at what I've paid for my Malvern... But we'll see.

Yes, compared to your Malvern, then yes, almost any watch with an automatic movement is expensive if you got yours for the 99 pound price. Let's face it, where else can you get a watch with an ETA-2824 for that price. It was a bargain at that price. I knew it. Based purely on color preference, I would have preferred to wait for one of the newer MAs, the one with the gold color. I talked with Chris about it, and I sensed a higher price coming. Ultimately, I decided that at 99 pounds, the existing one was too much of a bargain to pass up. Plus, I was new to watches and it seemed like such a great deal to break into the watch game with. And, if I liked the gold one enough, I would buy one of them too when they were ready. However, since then, the Aviator has caught my eye!

But, I still think the Aviator is a pretty good buy. I don't see very many ETA-2824s out there for less.

joerattz wrote:

Warhol wrote:I think it's a bit expensive though, when I look at what I've paid for my Malvern... But we'll see.

Yes, compared to your Malvern, then yes, almost any watch with an automatic movement is expensive if you got yours for the 99 pound price. Let's face it, where else can you get a watch with an ETA-2824 for that price. It was a bargain at that price. I knew it. Based purely on color preference, I would have preferred to wait for one of the newer MAs, the one with the gold color. I talked with Chris about it, and I sensed a higher price coming. Ultimately, I decided that at 99 pounds, the existing one was too much of a bargain to pass up. Plus, I was new to watches and it seemed like such a great deal to break into the watch game with. And, if I liked the gold one enough, I would buy one of them too when they were ready. However, since then, the Aviator has caught my eye!

But, I still think the Aviator is a pretty good buy. I don't see very many ETA-2824s out there for less.

Still I think it's too expensive if you compare it to what I paid for my Malvern: one of the big advantages of CW is that his watches are inexpensive. Now he's making them more expensive and with that CW is becoming more and more like other brands.
In a few years we probably have to pay for a CW what we pay for other similar watches right now. When that happens CW is really a lot less attractive..

On top of that, I like the Aviator, but the Malvern is nicer and more original...

Warhol wrote:Still I think it's too expensive if you compare it to what I paid for my Malvern:

Don't get me wrong, the higher the ratio of quality to price, the more I like it. But, even at the newer prices, there just aren't a lot of alternatives that are less expensive. If you know of any, please post them because I would love to see them.

joerattz wrote:

Warhol wrote:Still I think it's too expensive if you compare it to what I paid for my Malvern:

Don't get me wrong, the higher the ratio of quality to price, the more I like it. But, even at the newer prices, there just aren't a lot of alternatives that are less expensive. If you know of any, please post them because I would love to see them.

That's not really the point.
I agree with you that CWs are still quite inexpensive.. but they'll get more expensive and that's not a good sign of you ask me.