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by manicm
Thu Apr 27, 2023 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: “The Twelve” is live
Replies: 348
Views: 26931

Re: “The Twelve” is live

Christopher Ward have stated their influences for this watch,

but whisper it....

I see strong hints of Seiko in the general shape and gradated dials in the blue and purple ones.

There I said it
by manicm
Mon May 10, 2021 11:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C63 Sealander Collection
Replies: 814
Views: 71320

Re: C63 Sealander Collection

The normal C63 Auto just looks.....dull.

Come on CW, where is the flair. At 599 I'd save 100 quid and get the quartz C65 AM 1 VEV Special Edition. There, one case where a quartz is hands down better than an auto.
by manicm
Sat Nov 14, 2020 6:36 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Rapide revival
Replies: 4
Views: 457

Rapide revival

This is what a new Rapide should look like. Give it a quartz movement. I never thought I’d say this about a Breitling, but this is stunning.

https://www.t3.com/news/gift-guide-limi ... -christmas
by manicm
Fri Jul 03, 2020 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C65 AM GT Limited Edition
Replies: 63
Views: 6993

C65 AM GT Limited Edition

Who noticed this new quartz model today?? Uses ETA movement.
by manicm
Thu Jun 25, 2020 8:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New CW website now live
Replies: 76
Views: 6539

New website

A bit of a mess?
by manicm
Mon Jun 15, 2020 5:21 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Why Does This Simple Quartz Watch Cost £10,000?
Replies: 10
Views: 804

Re: Why Does This Simple Quartz Watch Cost £10,000?

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: Wed May 06, 2020 7:57 pm
manicm wrote: Wed May 06, 2020 7:50 pm Well it’s one beautiful watch, why can’t CW make something like this?
A. They are phasing out quartz (or have)

B. They are not in the £10k market sector.
1. They can produce one much cheaper.
2. Not having a Rapide successor will drive some to Seiko’s 5 series watches.
by manicm
Mon Jun 15, 2020 5:17 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: New Seiko 5 Sports bezel-less models
Replies: 6
Views: 1126

Re: New Seiko 5 Sports bezel-less models

They’re on the website now, but probably still on pre order.
by manicm
Tue Jun 02, 2020 6:30 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Incoming - Teaser
Replies: 20
Views: 1330

Re: Incoming - Teaser

You know what? I’m getting one too! I’m currently without a watch and have to resort to the cellphone. I just want a low-maintenance, reliable and accurate timepiece and this, with 100m water resistance, just fits the bill. I just find it so stylish.
by manicm
Wed May 06, 2020 7:50 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Why Does This Simple Quartz Watch Cost £10,000?
Replies: 10
Views: 804

Re: Why Does This Simple Quartz Watch Cost £10,000?

Well it’s one beautiful watch, why can’t CW make something like this?
by manicm
Mon May 04, 2020 7:30 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: What did you do with your CD collection?
Replies: 29
Views: 1668

Re: What did you do with your CD collection?

I know I should stop, but I keep buying new ones anyway... There's just too much good stuff being released, and I still enjoy holding something in my hand. I’m ripping my CDs, even new ones, which I then listen through USB on my system, but I still want the physical discs. And I know some of my CDs...
by manicm
Wed Apr 29, 2020 8:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Quartz
Replies: 7
Views: 687

Quartz

I think a new quartz Rapide is needed. It won't need such an expensive casing but can return to its roots. The Mk1 was really elegant - they could refine this for the modern era.
by manicm
Fri Apr 17, 2020 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C7 Rapide Quartz
Replies: 25
Views: 2838

Re: C7 Rapide Quartz

It's sad, I had the Mk1 which went bust (not worth the shipping costs to repair but might take to local jeweller), and I was also looking at buying the latest but it's off the website. And I suspect they won't be replacing it. Hope I'm wrong.
by manicm
Fri Feb 21, 2020 1:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What's Your Favorite Quartz CW Watch?
Replies: 35
Views: 7171

Re: What's Your Favorite Quartz CW Watch?

I have two CW quartz, and my favourite is my MkI Rapide C7 with a white dial - got it 10 years ago and still looks stunning. It can be worn with a t-shirt or a 3 piece suit with ease. I see the C7 quartz models are no longer on sale - is this just a clearance or is it permanent? My white one was exa...
by manicm
Tue Feb 04, 2020 10:42 am
Forum: News
Topic: A Lasting Legacy - Important News from Christopher Ward
Replies: 170
Views: 88420

Re: A Lasting Legacy - Important News from Christopher Ward

I don't think anyone is entitled to know the exact reasons for Chris leaving. As long as quality control and service is maintained, we're not entitled to anything really. Yes it's his name, but then again today what does the name Bowers & Wilkins mean on the company's speakers when said gentleme...
by manicm
Tue Jan 14, 2020 7:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CW hints at what's new in 2020
Replies: 59
Views: 8610

Re: CW hints at what's new in 2020

A completely new Motorsport range with a simpler, lower cost, case than the previous C7’s. The current case is brilliant, it’s the dial of the mk3 that’s always been questionable. I had the mk1 Rapide quartz chronograph, white dial,and it was equally elegant and sporty. It looked more expensive tha...