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I think that the Cranwell is a big improvement. It’s now something that I would consider buying. :thumbup:

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My knee jerk reaction is that the Sandhurst and Dartmouth look off. They should have stuck with white lume on the blue. I think I am with Nation on this one. I'll keep looking for a Series 1.
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rkovars wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 3:11 pm My knee jerk reaction is that the Sandhurst and Dartmouth look off. They should have stuck with white lume on the blue. I think I am with Nation on this one. I'll keep looking for a Series 1.
I’m really annoyed because I had a blue Dartmouth on order during the last sale and canceled it. Currently the only one on eBay that I see is $1k from Japan. May be a while.
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NationOfLaws wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 3:18 pm
rkovars wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 3:11 pm My knee jerk reaction is that the Sandhurst and Dartmouth look off. They should have stuck with white lume on the blue. I think I am with Nation on this one. I'll keep looking for a Series 1.
I’m really annoyed because I had a blue Dartmouth on order during the last sale and canceled it. Currently the only one on eBay that I see is $1k from Japan. May be a while.
I've seen that one too. The seller isn't very responsive either. I would consider it if I could find out if it was earlier or later with the screw down crown. Import duty on that amount wouldn't be too high. I see them more often in the forums and few pop up on Chrono24. Patience is part of the game. A few more CWs and we will have to start calling you Ferg II. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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rkovars wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 3:11 pm My knee jerk reaction is that the Sandhurst and Dartmouth look off. They should have stuck with white lume on the blue. I think I am with Nation on this one. I'll keep looking for a Series 1.
I have to agree, not really liking that Dartmouth as compared to the original.
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nbg wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 12:45 pm ^^^ Andrew you shouldn’t feel bad! :)

Look on the bright side - you are not far enough down the rabbit hole to identify it as an Omega. :)

That’s a good thing. I think. Well perhaps. Well maybe…

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New Cranwell has old C5 aviator vibes!

I’m not a fan of the Dartmouth and Sandhurst though. The sandhurst looks way off with those hands and the swish only.

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An interesting thing with this release - there is an option for a bronze bracelet for the Sandhurst bronze. It isn't an option on the watch order page but it does show up in straps.

I agree the Cranwell looks the best out of these.
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rkovars wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 4:24 pm An interesting thing with this release - there is an option for a bronze bracelet for the Sandhurst bronze. It isn't an option on the watch order page but it does show up in straps.

I agree the Cranwell looks the best out of these.
That is interesting.

All the bronze watches have a steel case back. I assume the bracelet will simply be bronze. Green wrists ahead. :lol:
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I'm not sure I like the 'Bond Style' #TIDE on the Sandhurst either. I think canvas all the way on this one.


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C65 Dartmouth lumed dial and bezel look interesting though. Quite an evolution to have a glowing yet normal looking dial, well done.

Not sure about the new logo use on these models. Fits on the C60 300 as a modern look, not so much on classic or more vintage inspired models in my view.
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A1soknownas wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 4:55 pm C65 Dartmouth lumed dial and bezel look interesting though. Quite an evolution to have a glowing yet normal looking dial, well done.

Not sure about the new logo use on these models. Fits on the C60 300 as a modern look, not so much on classic or more vintage inspired models in my view.
Didn't even notice the lumed dial on the Dartmouth. Even more out of place in my opinion. I agree on the logo use here as well. The text fit the esthetic better.
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Clach77 wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 4:33 pm
rkovars wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 4:24 pm An interesting thing with this release - there is an option for a bronze bracelet for the Sandhurst bronze. It isn't an option on the watch order page but it does show up in straps.

I agree the Cranwell looks the best out of these.
That is interesting.

All the bronze watches have a steel case back. I assume the bracelet will simply be bronze. Green wrists ahead. :lol:
The product page for the bracelet seems to show it is full solid bronze. And $625! Add that to the $1205 watch and you’re closing in on $2k :shock:
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rkovars wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 5:02 pm Didn't even notice the lumed dial on the Dartmouth. Even more out of place in my opinion. I agree on the logo use here as well. The text fit the esthetic better.
Is that because to have a glowing dial would be at odds with a military style watch in the field so the enemy can just spot the person with the glowing wrist!

Ha, I quite agree in that context. Forgetting that mishap though, I reckon it could be a popular feature generally.
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A1soknownas wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 5:12 pm
rkovars wrote: Thu Sep 29, 2022 5:02 pm Didn't even notice the lumed dial on the Dartmouth. Even more out of place in my opinion. I agree on the logo use here as well. The text fit the esthetic better.
Is that because to have a glowing dial would be at odds with a military style watch in the field so the enemy can just spot the person with the glowing wrist!

Ha, I quite agree in that context. Forgetting that mishap though, I reckon it could be a popular feature generally.
Against the esthetic for sure. Throw it on the modern 300 all day long. A little odd that they chose this line for experimentation.
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