C8 UTC Worldtimer

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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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Is it only in the 44mm size, or is a 38mm on the cards too?
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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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to fit all that in a 38mm would be cramped imo.
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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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gaf1958 wrote:Is it only in the 44mm size, or is a 38mm on the cards too?
I have heard nothing about a 38mm being available.
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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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Galton321 wrote:Worryingly it looks less appealing on the wrist.
That was my thinking as well, but I guess that is just down to the case material and colour of the markers etc. It will be interesting to see a SS version.

I hate to be a bore but I can't help thinking that the balance of the watch would be better if the logo was at 12, as the 12 and 6 numbers are so large, yet as on other watches with the new logo, my eyes keep being drawn to the CW at 9. It's too long and prominent.
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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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golfjunky wrote:Condom hands !!!!!
Damn, cannot unsee it now :D
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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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Caller wrote:
Galton321 wrote:Worryingly it looks less appealing on the wrist.
That was my thinking as well, but I guess that is just down to the case material and colour of the markers etc. It will be interesting to see a SS version.

I hate to be a bore but I can't help thinking that the balance of the watch would be better if the logo was at 12, as the 12 and 6 numbers are so large, yet as on other watches with the new logo, my eyes keep being drawn to the CW at 9. It's too long and prominent.

+1. On the too long.
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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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Too bad it's not a true worldtimer. Instead of GMT hand the movement should have driven the 24h ring.
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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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alex-w wrote:Too bad it's not a true worldtimer. Instead of GMT hand the movement should have driven the 24h ring.
Can you please share an example of a mechanical watch that has this type of movement. Thanks
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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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paw3001 wrote:
Can you please share an example of a mechanical watch that has this type of movement. Thanks
Frederique Constant Worldtimer:
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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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paw3001 wrote:
alex-w wrote:Too bad it's not a true worldtimer. Instead of GMT hand the movement should have driven the 24h ring.
Can you please share an example of a mechanical watch that has this type of movement. Thanks
My Ball has a similar setup with the driven chapter ring.

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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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smegwina wrote:
paw3001 wrote:
alex-w wrote:Too bad it's not a true worldtimer. Instead of GMT hand the movement should have driven the 24h ring.
Can you please share an example of a mechanical watch that has this type of movement. Thanks
My Ball has a similar setup with the driven chapter ring.

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I'm shopping for another gmt watch and bought the Hamilton auto gmt but going to return it as it was not as appealing in person. Looking at the Alpina Gmt 4 as well but the Ball is a beauty too.

Ill have to see more pics of the cw gmt once it's released. Not bad but some things that don't appeal to me.

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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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I really like this one, can't wait to see real world pics of it in stainless!
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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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I like it. Looks bremont-y. Is that a good thing?


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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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loving the leather cut on the strap
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Re: C8 UTC Worldtimer

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Looks like it's going to be officially released tomorrow.
You can't say we don't treat you - we have another announcement landing tomorrow..

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