scooter wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2023 5:05 pm This one will be a future classic for sure.

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^ that is THE iconic CW Forum LE @scooter - completely agree !

Canada taxes and duties seems to be worse than UK 20% VAT I assumed Canada and the US were closely aligned but clearly not. It depends on the region of Canada. My Duty is 5% and my tax is 5% plus the DHL fee driven by the province I live in. I'm not a resident but believe the USA benefits on import...

watchaholic wrote: ↑Fri Aug 18, 2023 7:02 pm Canadian health care is paid for with this consumption based tax system.

^ not accurate.

I'll start Des. My controversial trio....

1. C1 Bel Canto as it's so unique
2. C60 MK3 (and iterations beyond) with the light catcher case. CW's flagship offering IMO
3. C65 Aquitaine GMT (with sapphire bezel and an all-round timeless looker)

I'm certain other forumites will disagree

IMO, I don't think it's unsightly. Opposite for me, that I find it extremely appealing visually but really don't need (or use) the complication that often. Trips to Asia or Europe otherwise in North America most of my trips are a 1-3 hour difference and just do the math (maths for our UK members) in...

Yup. 5% Federal duty plus provincial tax and I always budget around $25 for the DHL fee. Heads up. The DHL fee also applies to when you order straps as well and can be quite punitive if you only order one or so straps. Recommend ordering extra straps with the watch purchase or order several straps a...

It is widespread. Zenith quoted me 12 weeks for my service. Just received notification it was ready....just few days shy of 16 weeks.

Option 2 here.....exception is a handwind movement which gets a full wind up daily when wearing

Extremely informative and helpful post Guy!

Sincere congratulations on the addition of The Twelve Ferg! Outstanding pictures as well!!

Curious, does this keep you at 19 CW watches ( with your outgoing in the last two weeks)?

@JAFO I'm with you on this....2-3 cycles to give it that wonderful rose gold appearance and brightness!! Looks great.

..... and @downer @Thegreyman both with their magnificent Planet Ocean Liquid Metal watches!!!

C65 Aquataine GMT prototype in day and night.

Straps are the magic ingredient for extending variety with a watch!