Would you like to see a CW skeleton?

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Would you like to see a CW skeleton?

Poll ended at Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:06 am

Yes
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30%
No
38
62%
Not fussed
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8%
 
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Re: Would you like to see a CW skeleton?

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Cirrus wrote:I don't think I have ever seen a skeleton watch I have liked... with the possible exception of some that just have a cut-out to display the balance.
Ok so perhaps Skeleton is a little general. I am talking about something special like the Harrison, a flagship a real look what we can do piece of art.

I referred to the Corum in an earlier post, so here it is.
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My go-to watch for years had a skeleton face - although the novelty wore off rather quickly. However, I do get many compliments how how cool it is to see the movement in action.
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I have a Frederique Constant Open Heart Moonphase classic that has just the balance wheel area showing at 12:00 and moon at 6:00. That open heart is about all of the view I need on the front.

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I personally love a minimal, stylish dial and a transparent crystal case back where the movement can be seen if you wish. Best of both worlds!
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Not for me. I have a job telling the time on the buggers.
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Re: Would you like to see a CW skeleton?

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I would much prefer to see a Christopher Ward moonphase!
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Re: Would you like to see a CW skeleton?

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daftpunk wrote:I would much prefer to see a Christopher Ward moonphase!
In truth, I think a moon phase is irrelevant and unnecessary, and of little use.
But I love'em! :thumbup:
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Re: Would you like to see a CW skeleton?

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Completely agree Steve. :thumbup:
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Post by chb »

Would love to see one, not a hideous one like the rotary models, but a stylish simple honest watch that allowed to beauty of the mechanism to be seen working without too many distractions.
No roman numerals or fiddly hands, just exquisite craftsmanship, blue screws and lots of moving parts on display.
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Re: Would you like to see a CW skeleton?

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If Chris built this...I would definitely be in.

I cann see the time just fine. :D

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Re: Would you like to see a CW skeleton?

Post by Paul Drawmer »

The under bonnet (hood) view of any pre-war Bugatti is a work of art, with its combination of specialised castings, exquisite pipework, and everything lock wired in place.

I'm very pleased to say that I have never seen one with a transparent engine cover.

I view the skeleton watch as a subservience to bling. An unnecessary display of flashiness. Much like the display of generous cleavage; pleasing on the eye, but actually never quite right.
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Just take a quick gander at the watch display at any Argos store, shelves of cheap skeleton watches. Horrible horrible sight. :schockiert:
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Re: Would you like to see a CW skeleton?

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That Chronoswiss is EXACTLY the kind of retro twee rubbish that ARGOS in the UK sell (though obviously not the brand...just the look!). I guess I have a different view to others of what looks quite right.
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Re: Would you like to see a CW skeleton?

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No so yesterday and as for a spy hole on the front, well its just as annoying as it is on the back.
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Re: Would you like to see a CW skeleton?

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Paul Drawmer wrote:The under bonnet (hood) view of any generous cleavage; pleasing on the eye, but actually never quite right.
But sometimes its very appropriate, and all the discerning gentleman needs?

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