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by WATCHWIZ
Sun May 19, 2019 8:16 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Classic Aviator Chronographs
Replies: 14
Views: 1568

Re: Classic Aviator Chronographs

That Blancpain, and especiallythat propellor rotor, is absolutely gorgeous.

Newmark's 6BB or HS vintage recreations are something else to consider.
by WATCHWIZ
Sun May 19, 2019 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mk3 Trident Christopher Ward logo/txt
Replies: 44
Views: 2495

Re: Mk3 Trident Christopher Ward logo/txt

It's certainly dull but doesn't seem to be to the detriment of the brand's sales' figure and overall success.
by WATCHWIZ
Sun May 19, 2019 8:10 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Introducing Q Timex
Replies: 10
Views: 1494

Re: Introducing Q Timex

by WATCHWIZ
Sat May 18, 2019 6:17 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: how reliable are the new microbrands?
Replies: 14
Views: 1664

Re: how reliable are the new microbrands?

Some other, recent successes have been offerings from the likes of Vapaus, Marloe, Hoffman, Newmark, Ventus, Maen, Geckota, Draken, Hamtun, Baltic. A slick campaign is often a good indicator of potential success and quality yet, saying that, MV and Filippo Loretti (?) were almost too slick/'professi...
by WATCHWIZ
Fri May 17, 2019 6:55 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: how reliable are the new microbrands?
Replies: 14
Views: 1664

Re: how reliable are the new microbrands?

It's a gamble for sure and you need to do your homework/research well.
by WATCHWIZ
Fri May 17, 2019 6:38 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Newmark 71 Sports diver
Replies: 100
Views: 7169

Re: Newmark 71 Sports diver

Based on their last Kickstarter and popularity, almost certainly. Demand was high and reviews were excellent.

The Miyota can be a little noisy but I've found that you learn to like/accept it after a while.
by WATCHWIZ
Fri May 17, 2019 6:13 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Newmark 71 Sports diver
Replies: 100
Views: 7169

Re: Newmark 71 Sports diver

Take an Eterna or Zodiac dial, stick an Oris Chronoris bracelet on them and we have something like this. I quite like it, they look good, and being an English based company I'd be tempted. However, the Miyota 9015 puts me off a little to be honest. I'm surprised at that, about the movement. The 901...
by WATCHWIZ
Fri May 17, 2019 5:26 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Newmark 71 Sports diver
Replies: 100
Views: 7169

Re: Newmark 71 Sports diver

They look incredible. Now that's what I call vintage done well. The bracelet looks gorgeous. Can't believe you can pick up a watch of that spec for £400; £300 if you commit earlier. Only A few day s ago I put up a post about the Miyota 9130 movement in one of my watches that cost £900. To be offere...
by WATCHWIZ
Fri May 17, 2019 5:24 pm
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: use only three words
Replies: 32862
Views: 1360923

Re: use only three words

Essex Paul wrote: Fri May 17, 2019 1:53 pm God no WHY?
It's popular, apparently. :)
by WATCHWIZ
Fri May 17, 2019 7:15 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Newmark 71 Sports diver
Replies: 100
Views: 7169

Newmark 71 Sports diver

Coming to Kickstarter mid June:

http://newmark71.newmarkwatchcompany.com/

If this is anything as good as their 6BB vintage chrono release last year, this too will be another success for Newmark.
by WATCHWIZ
Fri May 17, 2019 7:08 am
Forum: Offtopic
Topic: use only three words
Replies: 32862
Views: 1360923

Re: use only three words

Anyone watching Eurovision?
by WATCHWIZ
Thu May 16, 2019 9:42 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Introducing Q Timex
Replies: 10
Views: 1494

Re: Introducing Q Timex

An interesting video clip for the launch... EON Productions may have something to say about this

https://youtu.be/TA9s_S-0C_Q
by WATCHWIZ
Thu May 16, 2019 6:55 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: The tale of a watch repaired under warranty
Replies: 9
Views: 565

Re: The tale of a watch repaired under warranty

That's amazing customer service, and for a one-man-band too. Hats off to you, Piers.
by WATCHWIZ
Thu May 16, 2019 6:52 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Bremont D-Type
Replies: 29
Views: 2416

Re: Bremont D-Type

^^Indeed

Where does Christopher Ward fit in to the hierarchy ladder?
by WATCHWIZ
Thu May 16, 2019 6:31 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Introducing Q Timex
Replies: 10
Views: 1494

Re: Introducing Q Timex

Timex have been coming out with some very handsome designs lately.