What’s ahead in 2025?

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I’d like to see some new CW dress watches with a day/date complication and some numerals. Oh and for a wild card, how about a regulator.

On a personal level, I’m looking to possibly place a long term order of a Dornbluth & Sohn and adding to my Yard o led pens which I just love the craftsmanship involved.
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My aim will be to sell a few of my better watches, although as usual I imagine there will be a certain amount of inertia on my part. If one or both of the watches I have asked a watch shop for turn up it will force me to sell, to stick to my self imposed rule of not ending the year with more tied up in watches than the beginning of the year.

Other than that I certainly won’t be casting my net wider by looking at any brands that I haven’t previously tried on.

I will probably buy a CW. Likely to be a Twelve of some sort.

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I'd like to add a white dial Sealander GMT to compliment the Abyss GMT I bought a few years ago. Maybe a microbrand. I like the designs I've seen from Islander, Henry Archer, Zelos, and Erebus.

Or I may stay put with my CW, Glycine, and two Orients. :?
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Well, regarding CW, I always keep an eye on the "Original Super Compressor". Very dangerous for my wallet.

As I am also a big Nomos fan, I would like to see a headline saying "Nomos develops chronograph movement". But that probably won't happen this year either, so I've decided to go on a motorhome trip to Glashütte with my brother-in-law (also a watch nerd) in the autumn and force Uwe Ahrendt personally in case he crosses my way. :lol:
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My collection is fairly settled and nicely curated/balanced in my own mind, so new entrants would have to bring something new, or they would need to replace an existing watch slot occupant.

I will keep an open mind for any new CW innovations, plus I have a C12X Steel due very soon. I'm also always open to a classic CW. I acquired a splurge of C6s early last year. I could similarly be vulnerable to a C11 Extreme, C11 MSL, or C900 Single Pusher.

I'm also toying with getting a special dress watch, but I am not sure yet whether to commit the funds. Possibilities include a Cartier Santos, Dornbluth, JLC Reverso, or a Grand Seiko, but we'll see.

On the non-watch front, I hope that 2025 brings good health, a successful knee operation in February, singing at Cadogan Hall in June, a trip to Japan, and some relaxation time in Lanzarote. Also, it's our 25th wedding anniversary in August, so we may do something special for that. Plus, the British Lions (my favourite sporting event every 4 years) are touring Australia in the summer, so I'll be avidly following that on TV.
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What’s ahead in 2025 for CW? To be honest I no longer follow each new release with the interest I once did. The new special release that has been teased as the next step from the Bel Canto with the exposed balance wheel will be good to see but I doubt it’s something I’d want to own. Having tried on some of the big releases from CW late last year there was nothing that jumped out as a must buy.

As for me, I’m settled on my higher end watches but there will be some comings and goings elsewhere in my small collection. I need to sell one to release some funds but any proceeds will go towards one of a few that I’ve got my eye on.
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For me, more curating and appreciating from a distance, less buying (finigers crossed). Looking forward to seeing how CW continues to evolve. I think they could do a twelve chrono, and some more interesting haute holorogie stuff.
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I'm still holding out for a 40mm Lumiere in steel, with solid dial colours and SW300 inside. Maybe go easy on the lumo lumps, or whatever they're called. The Lumiere is otherwise close to being perfect for me.
Alternatively, a 300 Pro, dressed down a bit, but with the SW300 inside.
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Re: What’s ahead in 2025?

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I'd like to see less arty watches like the Bel Canto and C1 Moonphase, and less emphasis on producing yet another variation of the Twelve, and more traditional functional designs with quality materials and a higher power reserve over the normal 38hrs. The Lumiere is more my thing and looking forward to seeing an expanded colour range, preferably one with a date window, and maybe even a toned down version with less blocky blocks.

Or something with a titanium DLC finish and a power reserve for the SH21 in a smaller Lightcatcher case would be great. Alternatively a good small (< 40mm) automatic chrono is something CW hasn't done yet.
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MarkingTime wrote: Thu Jan 09, 2025 10:29 pm I'm still holding out for a 40mm Lumiere in steel, with solid dial colours and SW300 inside. Maybe go easy on the lumo lumps, or whatever they're called. The Lumiere is otherwise close to being perfect for me.
Alternatively, a 300 Pro, dressed down a bit, but with the SW300 inside.

Exactly what I am hoping for - steel Lumiere👍
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Them comments above echo my thoughts re the Lumiere, the blobs are just too big and make it look like a Woolworths twirly stand watch.
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Re: What’s ahead in 2025?

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I have to agree on the luminaire. I like the watch, the matt bezel and dials. They would look great with ‘normal’ hands and hour markers instead of the gobbo-sh**e or whatever the material is called.
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Re: What’s ahead in 2025?

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Interesting to see the number of comments about the Lumière about the indices and also wishing for a SS version.

Whilst the indices and hands do not conform to the usual expectations, neither aspects were something that put me off when I tried one on.

Would I buy one? Yes

Would I buy one if the indices and hands were more standard? Yes

Would I buy one if the dial was gloss, rather than textured matt? No

Would I buy one if the watch was available in SS? No

Would I buy one if the WR was reduced to 200m and the pointless HEV removed? Yes

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Horses for courses, but the Lumiere hands don't bother me.
The indices look comically oversized though and the dial colour gradient, an unnecessary embellishment.
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