Questions - Chat with Chris - Manchester GTG - 27th April 2019

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Re: Questions - Chat with Chris - Manchester GTG - 27th April 2019

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Guy,

Thank you for transcribing our questions and sorting out as many answers as possible. I can only imagine the hassle you’ve went through in successfully achieving this.

The new C1 moonglow sounds very interesting!
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Re: Questions - Chat with Chris - Manchester GTG - 27th April 2019

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Essex Paul wrote: Sat Apr 20, 2019 11:29 pm Quick change bracelets for the C65 range?
diciannove79 wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:34 pm Here's one that I would love to know: When will the quick release bracelet be available for the C65 line? :)
Yes. Coming in June/July.

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Re: Questions - Chat with Chris - Manchester GTG - 27th April 2019

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Squalus wrote: Sun Apr 21, 2019 4:02 pm Will there be any more bronze models (aviator perhaps)?
Bronze Aviators are a possibility, but not until after the revamp of the Aviator range in 2020.

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Re: Questions - Chat with Chris - Manchester GTG - 27th April 2019

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Mikkei4 wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:04 pm
Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:58 pm
igorfiume wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:56 am Any chance for permanent logo and no more changes?
Comment by Mike France;-

The present logo is proving very successful and there is currently no plan to change it.

However, looking at brands in all fields, i.e. Rolex, Nike, Coca Cola to name just three, Companies do change their logos periodically.

So, never say never.

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So the increase in sales has nothing to do with new designs and better styled cases? Why spend the R&D and production costs on new models then?
You'll have to excuse my questions but us older people do get a bit stubborn whereas the younger generation simply like what they like for the short term and then move on when they're bored with something.
Perhaps my answer was too succinct. Of course new designs, cases etc. are factors involved.

However, as Mike France pointed out, CW have the clear information of the result on sales of the logo change to the current position on the C60 Trident Pro 600 which was released with the V_2 logo and later changed to the current, V_3 logo, whereupon there was a noticeable step up in sales.

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Re: Questions - Chat with Chris - Manchester GTG - 27th April 2019

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Essex Paul wrote: Sat Apr 27, 2019 1:39 pm Crikey an Atlas. Remember my dad using one of those. Thank goodness for Satnav 😂

Drive safely Guy. :thumbup:
Not got a SatNav, although I do use Maps on my phone at time, where the GPS marker is useful to see where I am, mostly in towns.

Thank you for you help on routes Chris; worked a treat. The Hardnot Pass was an experience, notwithstanding most of it being shrouded in low cloud and rain!

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Re: Questions - Chat with Chris - Manchester GTG - 27th April 2019

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TigerChris wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:08 pm I'm not gonna comment on some of the answers at the moment, but just want to say thanks to Guy for taking the time to a) ask the questions and b) type up the information for us on here. So, Cheers Guy
Cheers Chris.

I've provided answers for as much as I am able and apologies for the few questions that did not get asked.

CW tried to limit the Chat to an hour, it overran of course, and there were plenty of questions from the floor too.

That's it. Done. :thumbup:

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Re: Questions - Chat with Chris - Manchester GTG - 27th April 2019

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timor54 wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:16 pm Guy,

Thank you for transcribing our questions and sorting out as many answers as possible. I can only imagine the hassle you’ve went through in successfully achieving this.

The new C1 moonglow sounds very interesting!
Thanks Tim.

Not too much hassle fortunately.

Final point; I'm hoping to get a new YouTube link for the full 'Chat' to allow those who were not able to watch it live yesterday afternoon, the opportunity to see it.

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Thanks for all you do Guy!
Best regards,
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Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:52 pm
H0rati0 wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2019 5:59 pm Any possibility of a COSC day-date SH21? Tip top would be with Power Reserve!

Thanks Guy.
Power Reserve variants of the SH21 are the most popular; expect more.

Day/Date not asked.

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Cool. PR = my personal favourite complication and I am sure Thunder1 would agree. :thumbup:

Many thanks for collating and fielding the questions - much appreciated.
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Re: Questions - Chat with Chris - Manchester GTG - 27th April 2019

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Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 11:17 pm
Essex Paul wrote: Sat Apr 20, 2019 11:29 pm Quick change bracelets for the C65 range?
diciannove79 wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2019 10:34 pm Here's one that I would love to know: When will the quick release bracelet be available for the C65 line? :)
Yes. Coming in June/July.

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Thanks Guy! I appreciate the follow-up. :thumbup:
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Very helpful indeed Guy, Many Thanks mate ;)
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Geez Guy,

Instead of the C60 being given away as a prize I think you deserve it for all the time and effort you have put in.
Thanks for asking and then transcribing the answers.

Cheers,
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Re: Questions - Chat with Chris - Manchester GTG - 27th April 2019

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Guy.
Thanks for the info on The Moonphase.
Can't wait!

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Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:18 pmIt is a project in conjunction with Armin Strom. Like the C7 Apex it will be skeletonised front and rear with, for the first time, a display back on a CW diver. WR will be 300m. Design sketches are in the next edition of Loupe and expect the price to be in the region of £3,500.
This sounds very interesting.

Pity it's not 'son of resonance', rather than a skeleton!

The quoted price above is less than 50% of Armin Stroms entry level offering, so it will fascinating to see what emerges.
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Re: Questions - Chat with Chris - Manchester GTG - 27th April 2019

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Chris375 wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2019 6:14 am Geez Guy,

Instead of the C60 being given away as a prize I think you deserve it for all the time and effort you have put in.
Thanks for asking and then transcribing the answers.

Cheers,
Chris

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