Speculation is rising over what the new CW release is going to be. An integrated bracelet watch with a dodecahedron bezel? That would make it a power watch for me - and I’m writing this without particularly defining what I mean by that. But if watches can display sophistication or sportiness or playfulness or timelessness or character they could also display power.

So - do you own a power watch?
Mine is my C11 - especially when it’s on a black strap. It’s far from girlie and it’s not one for hiding under a cuff. It just demands comments. Whatever you think of it you have to reckon with it...

I will go for the original sports watch.

With an 8 day power reserve movement, In a rose gold grande case, worn on a hand made strap.

Polo anyone…

Neil

It was 1997 and I got my first Rolex at 29, a 16013 two tone DateJust that was about 15 years old at the time. I felt it was pretty bada$$ to have a Rolex before 30. And not a Sub or Explorer - watches which are nice but not my type. It’s nice, but 25 years later it does not feel like a power watch any longer. I love it and I don’t. I don’t really like it for its style any longer, but Dad was with me when I got it. He was dead by the end of that year. It’s a sentimental keeper more than anything.

@missF I think I see what you mean. The C11 stands out for you in the ways you have stated. So I thought about what a “power watch” might be for me.

• Something powerful and indestructible in and of itself. “Towering o’er the wrecks of time” in the words of John Bowring. Standing tall amid the carnage after all its companions have fallen, sword in hand, yelling death to all comers. I don’t have one.

• Something that reflects your power (given or assumed) and standing in the world, something rare and fine like the King’s Parmigiani-Fleurier. I don’t have one.

• Something that demonstrates the vulgar power of filthy lucre, like the rapper’s diamond Rolex or the sports star’s Richard Mille. I don’t have one (Deo Gratias).

• Something that makes you feel more powerful/empowered when you wear it. I have plenty of watches with feelgood factor, but none that arouse that particular feeling. I have, and have had, my moments but I generally feel reasonably in control whatever I’m wearing.

I have to conclude that the answer is no.

But if His Majesty were gracious enough to present me with his Parmigiani, I wouldn’t say no.

thomcat00 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 5:05 am It was 1997 and I got my first Rolex at 29, a 16013 two tone DateJust that was about 15 years old at the time.

This is the first thing I think of when I hear the term power watch.

@missF Your C11 is a good choice

On a similar vein I'll go for my Panerai for it's bold powerful looks - big numerals, big case and big presence.

It also has a big "Power" reserve too!

I expect not. Most of my watches make me feel good, so I guess they are "empower" watches....

trsullivan wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 3:50 pm I expect not. Most of my watches make me feel good, so I guess they are "empower" watches....

Brilliant

If by “power” you mean big and bold then I have my Ingenieur.

If by “power” you mean a watch that evokes powerful memories because of why you bought it or memories you made along the way it then it’s my Zenith or my IWC pilot.

If by “power” you mean that it’s a tough watch then it’s my Bremont.

If by “power” you mean that is a watch that might be ‘better’ then it’s my JLC

If by “power” you mean that it’s a watch that makes you feel good by wearing it then it is all of the above.

However if by “power” you mean a watch that makes me feel powerful and better than others then I’m afraid I don’t own such a watch.

Much consideration brings me to the Zenith Defy. Not sure why. Maybe the amazement in people’s eyes when they first see the chrono hand whizzing around the dial at breakneck speed. Lots of wrist presence with its size, and the black subdials against the silver dial really pop. And lastly, not likely to see another in the room.