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by Magnus
Tue Nov 15, 2022 10:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why?
Replies: 47
Views: 2504

Re: Why?

A good question Kip and I think the answer is actually quite straightforward. There are two types of watch enthusiast: 1) Those that appreciate the mechanisms, the engineering and the innovation; and 2) Those who either don't care about the above or who pay lip service to the above - but actually se...
by Magnus
Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:42 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: New Tudor Pelagos FXD
Replies: 74
Views: 5139

Re: New Tudor Pelagos FXD

I like it. Fixed 'spring bars' is bold. But no bolder than Oris (or many others) with their integrated bracelets.
by Magnus
Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLE #8 Design Vote
Replies: 102
Views: 9987

Re: FLE #8 Design Vote

I do think that a rerun of the vote of the top 5 or whatever would produce different results. Steve and Kip are of course correct in that it should not produce different results – but I think it would because when faced with the reality of there being no FLE at all there would be a few people who we...
by Magnus
Fri Nov 08, 2019 1:12 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Modded Speedy - Mitsukoshi yes or no?
Replies: 28
Views: 3166

Re: Modded Speedy - Mitsukoshi yes or no?

Something to keep in mind if resale value is your issue - make sure you get the original dial and hands in the deal.

When you decide to sell - have a watchmaker change the speedy back into the 'original' and sell it. You can then sell the Mitsukoshi dial and hands separately.
by Magnus
Thu Nov 07, 2019 2:53 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Modded Speedy - Mitsukoshi yes or no?
Replies: 28
Views: 3166

Re: Modded Speedy - Mitsukoshi yes or no?

It isn't a Frankenwatch imo. It is a modded watch. There is nothing wrong with modding watches.

So long as you are always upfront about the fact that it has been modded then there's no issue whatsoever.
by Magnus
Mon Oct 28, 2019 6:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLE #8 Design Vote
Replies: 102
Views: 9987

Re: FLE #8 Design Vote

Looks like I am going to have to bow out. :( The blue case does nothing for me. All the best though and hope you all manage to take this through to completion. Can I offer sincere thanks to the photoshop guys for all their work on this and to Kip/the mods for getting it all up and running :thumbup: ...
by Magnus
Fri Oct 18, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLE #8 design submissions
Replies: 412
Views: 27635

Re: FLE #8 design submissions

Kip wrote: Fri Oct 18, 2019 12:50 pm If you are referring to the "Ombre" color scheme, I think it is a possibility. If you are referring to taking a C60 Ombre dial (markers and all) I would say no.
EDIT

Thanks Welshlad - I hadn't picked up on these!

They look the business :thumbup:
by Magnus
Fri Oct 18, 2019 12:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLE #8 design submissions
Replies: 412
Views: 27635

Re: FLE #8 design submissions

Could we have the blue Hombre dial on the Dartmouth? Christopher Ward logo at 12 Indented or applied twin flags at 6 (not sure if it has to be one or the other on the Hombre) Keep hour and minute markers as they are on the standard model? IF THE HOMBRE DIAL CAN ONLY BE USED ON A TRIDENT PLEASE ACCEP...
by Magnus
Fri Oct 18, 2019 9:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLE #8 design submissions
Replies: 412
Views: 27635

Re: FLE #8 design submissions

not ruling myself out at this stage just in case something is designed that I like and just maybe purchase. I will watch with keen interest Frank I have joined your facebook group pending approval. I am really keen to see if A) you are seroise about producing your own LE and B) you can stimulate 25...
by Magnus
Wed Oct 16, 2019 7:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLE #8 design submissions
Replies: 412
Views: 27635

Re: FLE #8 design submissions

That colour combo just screams Rolex Batman to me. So it is a BIG NO from me
by Magnus
Wed Oct 16, 2019 6:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLE #8 design submissions
Replies: 412
Views: 27635

Re: FLE #8 design submissions

Dartmouth GMT in vintage blue. A GMT movement instead of a chronometer certified three-hand movement should keep the price pretty much the same. http://horology.world/files/attachments/monthly_2019_10/dartmouth-gmt.jpg.4af7c4af0dc2fd4a2fe187dedad4f71b.jpg Frank I think some wee just come out. a GMT...
by Magnus
Wed Oct 16, 2019 9:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLE #8 design submissions
Replies: 412
Views: 27635

Re: FLE #8 design submissions

When you look at all the different C65 models, they look all the same with just mix-and-match dials, hands, bezels and straps/bracelets. And that makes sense from a business perspective. Just make a new bezel insert, new dial and hands and boom... you have a new watch model. Doesn't cost anything e...
by Magnus
Tue Oct 15, 2019 10:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLE #8 design submissions
Replies: 412
Views: 27635

Re: FLE #8 design submissions

I wonder what Nordwolf’s would look like with numbers rather than batons (apart from big triangle).

Or even a California dial
by Magnus
Tue Oct 15, 2019 11:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLE #8 design submissions
Replies: 412
Views: 27635

Re: FLE #8 design submissions

Agreed many thanks to those putting in the hours to do the photoshopping here. Very impressive work.
by Magnus
Sun Oct 13, 2019 7:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FLE #8 design submissions
Replies: 412
Views: 27635

Re: FLE #8 design submissions

Can I revise my design idea to: Datmouth dark grey/charcoal face and bezel applied Christopher Ward logo at 12 (or just printed if applied causes difficulties with price). Can this be in black? White is fine if not. Black second hand. white lume Now don't shoot me here (because I think this still f...