Each man to their own poison I guess . I agree that the C1 and the Malverns look good in gold, but they do have a more classic, elegant style in the first instance. For me, i just prefer the steel case, it seems to suit the sporty, edge to the watch, I do wonder what an IPK finish would look like with the black or silver face though.

Looks like the sneak preview pdf has been update to add more detail on the straps:
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/Pdf/c7_rapide.pdf

Check out the black leather with the red inner!

Looks good, stueyman. This is the model I'm most interested in...shouldn't be too long now

Looking good, and can't wait for it to be launched. When first saw them, was thinking about the brown with leather, but now looking at it, might have to be the bracelet version.

Do we have any further news on an automatic movement for them??

Out of all the forthcoming CW watches this is the one I am really waiting for. That strap with the red underside does look good but I am disapointed to see the steel bracelet utilises the same deployment system as seen in the C4/C6 etc. I dont understand what Chris sees in it. It sucks if I can be brutally honest. Actually on closer inspection it appears to be that it is a C4/C6 bracelet. It may save CWL money by using the same bracelet on more than one watch but for those of us who already own a C4 or C6 then this choice will be a big disapointment. Such a nice looking watch deserves a steel bracelet totally unique to the watch. Chris great though he is in my humble opinion is needing an occasional boot up the backside regarding some of the decisions he makes. So often he comes up with something that could be soooo great but is then let down slightly by some of the finer details.

stueyman wrote:Looks like the sneak preview pdf has been update to add more detail on the straps:
http://www.christopherward.co.uk/Pdf/c7_rapide.pdf

Check out the black leather with the red inner!

Looking good!

Black face with black/red leather strap for Xmas methinks!

Terminator 2 wrote:Out of all the forthcoming CW watches this is the one I am really waiting for. That strap with the red underside does look good but I am disapointed to see the steel bracelet utilises the same deployment system as seen in the C4/C6 etc. I dont understand what Chris sees in it. It sucks if I can be brutally honest. Actually on closer inspection it appears to be that it is a C4/C6 bracelet. It may save CWL money by using the same bracelet on more than one watch but for those of us who already own a C4 or C6 then this choice will be a big disapointment. Such a nice looking watch deserves a steel bracelet totally unique to the watch. Chris great though he is in my humble opinion is needing an occasional boot up the backside regarding some of the decisions he makes. So often he comes up with something that could be soooo great but is then let down slightly by some of the finer details.

This is true and it's a shame because there's no need to overlook the detail. It comes straight back to the hoo har a few weeks back; if you're claiming to be taking on the premium brands thaen you have to manage the detail...big boys games, big boys rules. The bracelet won't affect me because I'll defintely go for the strap, but it is a shame for those who really prefer a bracelet on this type of watch

Terminator 2 wrote:Out of all the forthcoming CW watches this is the one I am really waiting for. That strap with the red underside does look good but I am disapointed to see the steel bracelet utilises the same deployment system as seen in the C4/C6 etc. I dont understand what Chris sees in it. It sucks if I can be brutally honest. Actually on closer inspection it appears to be that it is a C4/C6 bracelet. It may save CWL money by using the same bracelet on more than one watch but for those of us who already own a C4 or C6 then this choice will be a big disapointment. Such a nice looking watch deserves a steel bracelet totally unique to the watch. Chris great though he is in my humble opinion is needing an occasional boot up the backside regarding some of the decisions he makes. So often he comes up with something that could be soooo great but is then let down slightly by some of the finer details.

I am thinking that since CWL is moving production and has changed strap suppliers that a slightly different bracelet shall be forthcoming. Remember these drawings were done long ago and things have changed. At least it makes sense on the surface does it not?

Kip wrote:I am thinking that since CWL is moving production and has changed strap suppliers that a slightly different bracelet shall be forthcoming. Remember these drawings were done long ago and things have changed. At least it makes sense on the surface does it not?

Im not so sure Kip. Those drawings were made with "Swiss Made" in mind. Okay some ( including me ) have had issues with the C4/C6 deployment system unfastening accidently but that is not what makes me really dislike the CWL steel bracelets. What really does my head in is that this deployment system makes it almost impossible to adjust the bracelet to the correct size due to the inability to make small fine adjustments to the bracelet size. Due to the fact that you can only remove the links makes it a totally hit or miss as to wether it fits you or not. I can get away with the C4's as they " almost " fit me but I cannot wear either of my C6's with the bracelet because no matter how much I play about with the links I just cant get a decent fit. It is either too tight or the crown damages the skin on the back of my hand due to the excess rubbing against the skin caused as a result of the excess movement. Okay I could switch to leather straps but why should I ??? I prefer the extra weight a steel bracelet gives to the watch and this damn deployment system leaves me slightly disapointed with my otherwise excellent CWL watches.

Okay I hear that Chris is expecting to "eventually " make half links available but in my view this is still not ideal as it is simply a poor fix to the problem. This will still make it a hit or miss affair especially if you have to use an odd number of links on each side. I personally feel that Chris has put aesthetics before functionality in an attempt to be different from the rest of the crowd. However this deployment system has been around for a very long time and is nothing new but the reason it is rarely used by other manufacturers now is because it basically sucks. Many flirted with it and gave up on it. It will be a big disapointment to me if the C7 uses the C4/C6 bracelet as it is. In fact it might be enough to actually put me off buying one if I am honest which would be a shame because I really like the look of the watch. I already have 2 C4's and 2 C6's and I have now had my fill of that damn bracelet.

P.S The C2 is using a different system but it looks like it will also have similar adjustment issues ie relying only on removing links.

Geeeez

Have been letting the guys on Pistonheads know about this watch and interest is growing in it. Couple of PH's have asked when it is likely to be released, does anyone have any update on August??

As for the debate over the bracelet, I would be interested in seeing what happens with that, as I am likely to be getting mine with whichever bracelet is decided on. Although, like other people on here, would like to see a completley new style developed for the watch

Why is the date number on a slant?

Personally I find this very off putting.

ScottMGee wrote:Why is the date number on a slant?

Personally I find this very off putting.

Never noticed it till you brought it up, so I guess it doesn't bother me at all. Did anyone else notice or care?

ScottMGee wrote:Why is the date number on a slant?

Personally I find this very off putting.

Easier to read the date if you wear watches on your left wrist, I guess? I wear them on my right wrist (even though I am right handed) so it's worse for me

ScottMGee wrote:Why is the date number on a slant?
Personally I find this very off putting.

I guess, it's a CWL design thing, the C3 and C4 chronographs also have a round date window at 4 o'clock.