C8 Flyer - New release
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C8 Flyer - New release
With all the chatter about the new C1 & C7 models we've nearly overlooked the new C8 Flyer
"Inheriting the proud British design cues of our redesigned aviation range, the C8 Flyer Automatic retains the aesthetic foundations that earned the Power Reserve Chronometer and UTC Worldtimer such acclaim, allowing its Smiths Mk II clock influences to take centre stage."
Available in both Automatic and Quartz movements in black and steel case finishes . .
. . .but in 44mm only.
Guy
"Inheriting the proud British design cues of our redesigned aviation range, the C8 Flyer Automatic retains the aesthetic foundations that earned the Power Reserve Chronometer and UTC Worldtimer such acclaim, allowing its Smiths Mk II clock influences to take centre stage."
Available in both Automatic and Quartz movements in black and steel case finishes . .
. . .but in 44mm only.
Guy
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Re: C8 Flyer - New release
Much better than the insipid previous Flyers, bit of a shame it's only 44mm tho'
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Re: C8 Flyer - New release
A definite improvement on the previous C8. Personally, I much prefer the brushed steel case to the PVD one, but either way it's a nice distinctive aviator design. Although 44mm is quite big, it's about right for a flieger-style watch, so I don't have any complaints about that.
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Re: C8 Flyer - New release
Nice watch, good job its 44mm so im not torn with the new motorsport collection
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Re: C8 Flyer - New release
I'm liking this one. Still not as good as my (newly re-cased) Blackhawk but a fine looking watch.
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Re: C8 Flyer - New release
jtc wrote:Looks great, but 2mm too big!
Perfect size for a Pilot watch.Skipper wrote:I like them. A pity the size, too big for me...
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Re: C8 Flyer - New release
Ok I guess.
Good points, family design cues such as the applied numbers ato 12 and 6
Sandwich dial gives it a bit of depth.
The word automatic balances the dial a bit.
Bad points, marenting b**!*cks (smiths inspired dial) I could just about take it with the two alternating colours of the old spitfire special edition. As far as I can tell this has numbers and lines and is legible that's it. Many watches have this in common without the stretch to historical significance.
Big space in the bottom of the quartz dial.
Good points, family design cues such as the applied numbers ato 12 and 6
Sandwich dial gives it a bit of depth.
The word automatic balances the dial a bit.
Bad points, marenting b**!*cks (smiths inspired dial) I could just about take it with the two alternating colours of the old spitfire special edition. As far as I can tell this has numbers and lines and is legible that's it. Many watches have this in common without the stretch to historical significance.
Big space in the bottom of the quartz dial.
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Re: C8 Flyer - New release
Maybe, but I'm no more a pilot so I'm outBahnstormer_vRS wrote:jtc wrote:Looks great, but 2mm too big!Perfect size for a Pilot watch.Skipper wrote:I like them. A pity the size, too big for me...
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Re: C8 Flyer - New release
A definite improvement on the old design, I like the mixture of applied and recessed indices, the black version is the one I'd go for - looks cool
Re: C8 Flyer - New release
I like it but of course it is too big.
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Re: C8 Flyer - New release
I never much cared for the old C8 flyer but I like this a lot. The only issue as others have stated could be the bezel-less 44mm which may be a step too far for my thin wrist
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