Chat with Chris 2013
Re: Chat with Chris 2013
Argh! Forgot all about it!
Thanks for the transcript, Ian. Will pore through it later.
Thanks for the transcript, Ian. Will pore through it later.
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Re: Chat with Chris 2013
1. Terrific work, Ian, thank you - that's some document!
2. Great chat - many thanks to Hans, Kip, Fraser and of course Chris. It is a very different thing to do, and he's brave to put himself and his designs out there.
Good start with the mid sized C60.
Typhoon looks great but not for me.
JJ3 (World Timer) - stunning! Very telling phrase from Chris when asked why the "signature" pieces are all C9 based - he considers that the playground of watch making. Thinking of other innovative pieces from other companies, I get that entirely.
Another interesting comment that they sell more C60s than anything, but I guess we knew that from forum stats and newbie aspirations!
Regulator - impressive too but again not for me.
Mechanical C3 - interesting, maybe. I've just bought a cheap vintage mech chronograph and love it!
So I'm thinking "OK, small C60, fine, Mech C3 possibly but nothing else..." and considering signing off, then he drops in the 39mm slimline manual! Only case designs at the moment so I think I will not speculate and let Chris work his magic.
I know my current CW count is zero; I've tried several but at a time when my tastes were heading smaller, slimmer, older and handwound. I very much want to be a CW owner-wearer again, for I admire the company and its leaders, so to see that this idea is indeed being discussed and that there are most likely 2 or 3 watches I will want - well, it makes me feel very happy!
Now, the weather is awful, but I'm going off for coffee and watch-play at the world's smallest GTG - meeting up with a long-time forum buddy who has a gold Rolex and supports West Ham! Will tell you about it later.
2. Great chat - many thanks to Hans, Kip, Fraser and of course Chris. It is a very different thing to do, and he's brave to put himself and his designs out there.
Good start with the mid sized C60.
Typhoon looks great but not for me.
JJ3 (World Timer) - stunning! Very telling phrase from Chris when asked why the "signature" pieces are all C9 based - he considers that the playground of watch making. Thinking of other innovative pieces from other companies, I get that entirely.
Another interesting comment that they sell more C60s than anything, but I guess we knew that from forum stats and newbie aspirations!
Regulator - impressive too but again not for me.
Mechanical C3 - interesting, maybe. I've just bought a cheap vintage mech chronograph and love it!
So I'm thinking "OK, small C60, fine, Mech C3 possibly but nothing else..." and considering signing off, then he drops in the 39mm slimline manual! Only case designs at the moment so I think I will not speculate and let Chris work his magic.
I know my current CW count is zero; I've tried several but at a time when my tastes were heading smaller, slimmer, older and handwound. I very much want to be a CW owner-wearer again, for I admire the company and its leaders, so to see that this idea is indeed being discussed and that there are most likely 2 or 3 watches I will want - well, it makes me feel very happy!
Now, the weather is awful, but I'm going off for coffee and watch-play at the world's smallest GTG - meeting up with a long-time forum buddy who has a gold Rolex and supports West Ham! Will tell you about it later.
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Re: Chat with Chris 2013
Ian - many thanks for the transcript!
I do like the look of the World Timer....i suppose i will have to start looking down the side of the sofa for spare change and robbing the kid's piggy banks
I do like the look of the World Timer....i suppose i will have to start looking down the side of the sofa for spare change and robbing the kid's piggy banks
If you can read this you are too close to your computer screen....
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Re: Chat with Chris 2013
Enjoyed the chat.
Not sure how the world timer works but looks v.good.
For me the Typhoon looks bang-on. Very similar to a IWC topgun.
The regulator was another interesting design and well done to them for being innovative.
Not sure how the world timer works but looks v.good.
For me the Typhoon looks bang-on. Very similar to a IWC topgun.
The regulator was another interesting design and well done to them for being innovative.
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Re: Chat with Chris 2013
Ian - thanks for the transcript.
As for the watches that interest me.
Typhoon - like the sound of the ceramic & titanium
World Timer - superb watch - must have !!
Regulator - like the sound of the Unitas hand wound
Back face C20 - only combo I don't have in the C2's
New Clasp - a real thing of beauty
Mesh Strap - Chris recognised they need to get the price right
As for the watches that interest me.
Typhoon - like the sound of the ceramic & titanium
World Timer - superb watch - must have !!
Regulator - like the sound of the Unitas hand wound
Back face C20 - only combo I don't have in the C2's
New Clasp - a real thing of beauty
Mesh Strap - Chris recognised they need to get the price right
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Re: Chat with Chris 2013
er, nope.welshlad wrote:But it's a minute hand, not an hour hand. Isn't it?Helix Von Smelix wrote:Looking at the Regulator pictures, I would have liked it to have hours marked, not minutes.
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Re: Chat with Chris 2013
Yes;
Centre=Minutes
Upper= Hours
Lower=Seconds
Centre=Minutes
Upper= Hours
Lower=Seconds
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Re: Chat with Chris 2013
realised that after posted. Liking it less.rcherryuk wrote:Yes;
Centre=Minutes
Upper= Hours
Lower=Seconds
Re: Chat with Chris 2013
Thank you for posting the link to the transcript. Enjoyed reading the posts, undecided about the World Timer.ianblyth wrote:This can be viewed at http://sdrv.ms/14OTRcD.
It is 5 MB Word document (DOCX format). Don't try and read it on a slow link.
If you don't have Word you can download the free Word Viewer from here - http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download ... .aspx?id=4.
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Re: Chat with Chris 2013
Actually I kinda like it, the reasoning is, when you want to know the time you need to know it in the following sequence:
Minutes
Hours
Seconds
So if you're running for a train you just need the minutes, not the hours
Minutes
Hours
Seconds
So if you're running for a train you just need the minutes, not the hours
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Re: Chat with Chris 2013
Running for a train, . Go on, explain that to me again.rcherryuk wrote:Actually I kinda like it, the reasoning is, when you want to know the time you need to know it in the following sequence:
Minutes
Hours
Seconds
So if you're running for a train you just need the minutes, not the hours
Re: Chat with Chris 2013
I prefer a regulator with the minutes indicated by the centre hand, functionally and athletically.Helix Von Smelix wrote:realised that after posted. Liking it less.rcherryuk wrote:Yes;
Centre=Minutes
Upper= Hours
Lower=Seconds
Re: Chat with Chris 2013
Thanks for the transcript, Ian.
Looks like an expensive end to the year coming up but a couple of real departures from the current stable which is good to see.
I wonder what the 'special' watch will be??
Looks like an expensive end to the year coming up but a couple of real departures from the current stable which is good to see.
I wonder what the 'special' watch will be??
Re: Chat with Chris 2013
Thanks for the transcript Was at the cinema last night so unfortunately missed the chat
However, really like the world timer but the Typhoon!! Thats now a must have for me!
However, really like the world timer but the Typhoon!! Thats now a must have for me!
Re: Chat with Chris 2013
Would have thought there would have been more order to the chat, mute all noise so the C.W could answer without ppl jibber jabbering and blurting out questions all over during a multiline response. I suppose it translates to an enthusiastic audience but did read a gash at points
So we learned that CWL hands and dials cases are made in China, or was that common knowledge?
So we learned that CWL hands and dials cases are made in China, or was that common knowledge?
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