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by Dilbert
Thu May 18, 2023 7:38 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: Early morning thoughts on movements...
Replies: 30
Views: 1010

Re: Early morning thoughts on movements...

I think there is too much unconsidered importance placed on ‘in-house movements’ […] I have no problem that ETA and Sellita and others produce good, time-tested, robust, serviceable movements for the industry. I agree entirely. Plus, I prefer movements that are straightforward and not-stupidity-exp...
by Dilbert
Tue May 16, 2023 11:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: “The Twelve” is live
Replies: 348
Views: 26931

Re: “The Twelve” is live

The CW watches I own, I didn't buy them because they were a knock off of a more expensive watch brand. I bought them because they looked good and their own style. It's as if CW feels that they need to link their watches as a budget version of someone else's more expensive watch and I don't think lo...
by Dilbert
Mon May 15, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: “The Twelve” is live
Replies: 348
Views: 26931

Re: “The Twelve” is live

At least this element of their marketing is consistent, even though it is consistently annoying in my view. There must be some demographic who loves it? It’s not my demographic, and I’m a CW customer with considerable potential to be a repeat customer. I want CW to advertise their watches on their ...
by Dilbert
Mon May 15, 2023 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: “The Twelve” is live
Replies: 348
Views: 26931

Re: “The Twelve” is live

watchaholic wrote: Sun May 14, 2023 9:03 pm
Hicksmat wrote: Sun May 14, 2023 12:53 pm Blatant

Homage r us

I hate this advert…
I agree. It’s not the first time, if I’m not mistaken and I don’t quite get it.
That advert is awful — it puts me off buying The Twelve.

What on earth was CW’s marketing department thinking? :(
by Dilbert
Fri May 12, 2023 7:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which will be The Twelve’s next dial colours?
Replies: 65
Views: 21324

Re: Which will be The Twelve’s next dial colours?

missF wrote: Thu May 04, 2023 9:11 am I love the Nordic blue - it’s classy but genuinely new looking to me. Definitely the one I would choose — and I’m furthest away from being a blue watch person.
I also love the Nordic blue and hope it becomes available for the titanium version. I’d join the payment queue.
by Dilbert
Wed May 03, 2023 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which will be The Twelve’s next dial colours?
Replies: 65
Views: 21324

Which will be The Twelve’s next dial colours?

Yes, I know, The Twelve has barely been born. But speculation is fun; which dial colours do you think we should see next? I’m hoping for more options for the titanium version — I love the Ti model but hate the initial two choices of dial. However, which colours would you like to see emerge eventually?
by Dilbert
Sat Apr 29, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: “The Twelve” is live
Replies: 348
Views: 26931

Re: “The Twelve” is live

@magicman The watch looks lovely.

I hope that light blue coloured dial becomes an option for the titanium Twelve, too.
by Dilbert
Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: “The Twelve” is live
Replies: 348
Views: 26931

Re: “The Twelve” is live

JasH wrote: Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:37 pm Love everything about it, except that they used only grade 2 titanium :(
I agree, and grade 2 is my only hesitation. Will CW ever use grade 5 Ti?

I also wonder about refinishing. Does CW’s service still exclude case finishing?
by Dilbert
Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why all the negativity towards CW?
Replies: 96
Views: 6246

Re: Why all the negativity towards CW?

ralfybaby wrote: Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:23 pm Yeh I saw that thread also and posted on it. (Dolle Dolf).
People are so image and label conscious
Some of the people on that thread seem more conscious of the label than the product’s quality.

Although I reckon CW’s brand equity is rising, catalysed by high-quality products and innovation.
by Dilbert
Mon Apr 24, 2023 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CW Preview: The Twelve
Replies: 194
Views: 22218

Re: CW Preview: The Twelve

Mypocketlint wrote: Mon Apr 24, 2023 3:39 pm That is exciting! Would love to see more titanium from CW!
Me, too! Although it would be bad for my bank account :)

:thumbs: I’d love to see CW use hardened titanium (à la Citizen Duratect and Seiko DiaShield) or Grade 5 Ti.
by Dilbert
Sun Apr 23, 2023 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which brand did you "upgrade" to after Christopher Ward?
Replies: 48
Views: 4322

Re: Which brand did you "upgrade" to after Christopher Ward?

I’ve ended up ricocheting around within my price range and my last three purchases have been a Damasko, C60 and a Citizen Eco Drive. Respectively for their case finishing, dial colour and movement. I too bought a Damasko for its (outstanding!) case finishing. Superb. If you plump for a forged carbo...
by Dilbert
Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: CW Preview: The Twelve
Replies: 194
Views: 22218

Re: CW Preview: The Twelve

Do we know if The Twelve includes a titanium model?
by Dilbert
Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which brand did you "upgrade" to after Christopher Ward?
Replies: 48
Views: 4322

Re: Which brand did you "upgrade" to after Christopher Ward?

I don't understand the idea that watch collecting is a linear journey that takes you away from CW. I bought a Zenith El Primero and then turned around and picked up a nearly new C60 Sapphire. Was one an upgrade over the other? I would say both are high quality, serving different niches. +1 :thumbup...
by Dilbert
Fri Apr 14, 2023 5:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why all the negativity towards CW?
Replies: 96
Views: 6246

Re: Why all the negativity towards CW?

I said that I think the C60 300 is a better buy than the Sinn 104 (especially with how much Sinn costs now in 2023) people lost their ****. This one guy on watchuseek threw a hissyfit and called me a troll because I was "insulting a forum favorite comparing it to a controversial brand with no ...
by Dilbert
Fri Apr 14, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why all the negativity towards CW?
Replies: 96
Views: 6246

Re: Why all the negativity towards CW?

I think deep down they know that CW offers unbeatable value and objectively you're getting the same finishing quality of watches that costs thousands more and they don't want to see their precious heritage brands look bad so they try to cheapen CW by saying it's like San Martin. You could well be r...