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by mvlow
Sun Jul 23, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Farer Lethbridge review
Replies: 4
Views: 979

Re: Farer Lethbridge review

Thanks for the review. I've been looking at Farer for a while, and have come close to pulling the trigger, but for some reason haven't been able to commit yet. If I do decide to purchase a Farer, I will probably go for one of their more colorful dials as that is what they are known for. I'm particul...
by mvlow
Sun Jul 23, 2023 5:56 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Tag Heuer Carrera Skipper - an expensive CW?
Replies: 32
Views: 1495

Re: Tag Heuer Carrera Skipper - an expensive CW?

Likewise, I just dont see the comparison other than they are both chronographs. Personally though I prefer the Tag. No similarities other than both chrono's? Both have: Stick baton indexes with double stick baton at 12 o'clock Three colored right sub-dial Light colored left sub-dial Blue dial with ...
by mvlow
Sun Jul 23, 2023 3:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bronze C60 300 - long overdue
Replies: 202
Views: 10347

Re: Bronze C60 300 - long overdue

My first area of patina forming after 48 hours… IMG_0343.jpeg This watch looks stunning when brand new. I know the whole purpose of bronze is the ability to let it patina, but what a shame that after just a couple of days the light catcher case is already losing its original beauty to patina. If th...
by mvlow
Thu Jul 20, 2023 4:45 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Tudor Ranger 39mm
Replies: 17
Views: 729

Re: Tudor Ranger 39mm

So - a few random questions: 1. The hands really trouble me. Don’t you think they should be completely white? The red sometimes doesn’t seem visible and so the second hand sometimes looks shortened and ended with a funny shaped square. The minute hand some just looks too short. Is this real in real...
by mvlow
Thu Jul 20, 2023 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Arrived! C60 Bronze
Replies: 27
Views: 1756

Re: Arrived! C60 Bronze

I’m not sure what the mark is on the crown. If it was me I’d try a rubber that you’d find on the end of a pencil to see if that lifts it. If not - if it was me - I’d ask CW to fit a new crown. I second that I'd ask CW to fix the crown. You might be able to clean it off, but then stand the chance of...
by mvlow
Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:30 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Thinking of purchasing Longines Conquest 2023 - Opinions?
Replies: 10
Views: 1405

Re: Thinking of purchasing Longines Conquest 2023 - Opinions?

Good point re the female end links. I think the Longines is a fine looking watch, probably looks a little more refined than the Monta to me. I’m certain you can get a discount on Longines RRP too. I'm not sure how long it takes before you can get a Longines at a discount. This model is new and it s...
by mvlow
Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:56 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Thinking of purchasing Longines Conquest 2023 - Opinions?
Replies: 10
Views: 1405

Re: Thinking of purchasing Longines Conquest 2023 - Opinions?

That sure seems like an improvement over the outgoing conquest, I really like how this looks more like the original. I have an heirloom 1950’s Longines and this definitely follows that design more. I think the female endlinks will really help with wearability, something the Spirit does not have. Ov...
by mvlow
Sat Jul 15, 2023 11:54 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Thinking of purchasing Longines Conquest 2023 - Opinions?
Replies: 10
Views: 1405

Re: Thinking of purchasing Longines Conquest 2023 - Opinions?

Good point re the female end links. I think the Longines is a fine looking watch, probably looks a little more refined than the Monta to me. I’m certain you can get a discount on Longines RRP too. I'm not sure how long it takes before you can get a Longines at a discount. This model is new and it s...
by mvlow
Sat Jul 15, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Thinking of purchasing Longines Conquest 2023 - Opinions?
Replies: 10
Views: 1405

Re: Longines Conquest 2023

I currently own a Monta OceanKing and its quality is impeccable for the price. Having experience with Monta, the Monta Noble might be an alternative to the Longines. Although, it is 38.5mm which might be a little small for my taste depending on how it wears. It is also $1,795, compared to $1,975 for...
by mvlow
Sat Jul 15, 2023 7:15 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Thinking of purchasing Longines Conquest 2023 - Opinions?
Replies: 10
Views: 1405

Thinking of purchasing Longines Conquest 2023 - Opinions?

I'm hoping to get some opinions from forum members about the new Longines Conquest 2023. It's a fairly new release, so there isn't a lot of info out there yet. I've been considering a Longines for a while but my budget is only about $2,000. That pretty much eliminates a lot of Longines options inclu...
by mvlow
Fri Jul 14, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Tag Heuer Carrera Skipper - an expensive CW?
Replies: 32
Views: 1495

Re: Tag Heuer Carrera Skipper - an expensive CW?

Not sure if it’s my iPad, eyes or brain but I can’t see any similarities at all, apart from they are both watches :shock: :escape: Likewise, I just dont see the comparison other than they are both chronographs. Personally though I prefer the Tag. No similarities other than both chrono's? Both have:...
by mvlow
Thu Jul 13, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bronze C60 300 - long overdue
Replies: 202
Views: 10347

Re: Bronze C60 300 - long overdue

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 5:33 pm
mvlow wrote: Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:32 pm I can see why so many like this, but 42mm? If they had done it in 50mm I'd be in :wink:
Careful Malcolm; 44mm - 46mm would be sufficient; surely? :wink: :wink:

Guy
But 50mm on my 5 inch wrist would look so nice and chunky Guy :lol:
by mvlow
Thu Jul 13, 2023 4:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bronze C60 300 - long overdue
Replies: 202
Views: 10347

Re: Bronze C60 300 - long overdue

I can see why so many like this, but 42mm? If they had done it in 50mm I'd be in :wink:
by mvlow
Thu Jul 13, 2023 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bronze C60 300 - long overdue
Replies: 202
Views: 10347

Re: Bronze C60 300 - long overdue

On the website it describes the indexes and twin flag logo as being made of "5N Gold." I had no idea what that was so a quick Google search indicates that 5N gold is 75% gold and 25% other metals. Did CW really use real gold indexes and logo at that price? It seems like a lot of gold in a ...
by mvlow
Thu Jul 13, 2023 12:58 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Tag Heuer Carrera Skipper - an expensive CW?
Replies: 32
Views: 1495

Tag Heuer Carrera Skipper - an expensive CW?

I'm seeing a few aesthetic similarities between the new Tag Heuer Carrera Skipper and the CW C65 Chronograph. There is a tiny difference in price however. CW $1,800, Tag Heuer $6,750. I'm sure the movement and quality of the Tag exceeds the CW, but CW have a great looking watch for less than a third...