you are correct. I can’t un see it now.stefs wrote: ↑Sat Aug 29, 2020 7:48 pm I think it looks very attractive but I very much understand what you mean. For a tool watch it is very dressy. PersonallyI like it a lot. The colour looks great in real life pictures as well.
Does that lower text look centred correctly? It looks like the top line is too far over to the left compared to the wr figures. Maybe just an optical illusion!
A very nice addition (if you keep it Steve!)
Compressor in the wild!
- Thermexman
- Trusted Seller
- Posts: 6225
- Joined: Thu Oct 27, 2016 6:40 am
- CW-watches: 4
- Location: South West UK
Re: Compressor in the wild!
Steve.
Re: Compressor in the wild!
Thanks for the “in the flesh” pictures.
I was privileged enough to see some of the 3D renders and sketches a few months back, before lockdown, when I visited CW Towers, but nothing can surpass real life images.
I really do love the addition of so many colour variants, as well as the resurrecting of such an iconic design. The exhibition case back, allowing all to see its engineering/design intricacies, is a real gem. The cushion case design might not be for me, but I am sure it will appeal to many.
Chapeau, CW. Hope it sells well!
C
I was privileged enough to see some of the 3D renders and sketches a few months back, before lockdown, when I visited CW Towers, but nothing can surpass real life images.
I really do love the addition of so many colour variants, as well as the resurrecting of such an iconic design. The exhibition case back, allowing all to see its engineering/design intricacies, is a real gem. The cushion case design might not be for me, but I am sure it will appeal to many.
Chapeau, CW. Hope it sells well!
C
CW Watches - Malvern, Dartmouth, Lympstone, Sandhurst, Elite 1000, c60 300 Quartz.
Recently started hand making most of the leather straps you’ll see on my watches, happy to consider bespoke order for forum members.
Recently started hand making most of the leather straps you’ll see on my watches, happy to consider bespoke order for forum members.
- Bahnstormer_vRS
- Moderator
- Posts: 35163
- Joined: Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:06 pm
- CW-watches: 34
- LE-three: 1
- LE-foura: 1
- LE-fourb: 1
- LE-six: 1
- Location: Hertfordshire, UK
Re: Compressor in the wild!
As far as I can see, all the relevant photos on CW's website show the same alignment i.e. the watches in the wild are as designed / intended (not that there has been an error in the printing).Thermexman wrote: ↑Sat Aug 29, 2020 10:38 pmyou are correct. I can’t un see it now.stefs wrote: ↑Sat Aug 29, 2020 7:48 pm I think it looks very attractive but I very much understand what you mean. For a tool watch it is very dressy. PersonallyI like it a lot. The colour looks great in real life pictures as well.
Does that lower text look centred correctly? It looks like the top line is too far over to the left compared to the wr figures. Maybe just an optical illusion!
A very nice addition (if you keep it Steve!)
Guy
In small proportions, we just beautie see:
And in short measures, life may perfect bee. - Ben Jonson (1572 – 1637)
Inscription on the Longitude Dial
Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NB, England
And in short measures, life may perfect bee. - Ben Jonson (1572 – 1637)
Inscription on the Longitude Dial
Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NB, England
Re: Compressor in the wild!
Or there is an error in the design which has followed over into printing....
That could be an expensive mistake for CW!
Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk
That could be an expensive mistake for CW!
Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk
-
- Trusted Seller
- Posts: 3168
- Joined: Fri May 05, 2017 2:14 pm
- CW-watches: 0
- Location: South Wales
Re: Compressor in the wild!
Let's be honest with ourselves here Guy.Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Sat Aug 29, 2020 11:50 pm As far as I can see, all the relevant photos on CW's website show the same alignment i.e. the watches in the wild are as designed / intended (not that there has been an error in the printing).
Guy
What possible reason could they have to purposely misalign centre justified text?
Ryan
- nathanclarinet
- Senior Forumgod
- Posts: 3861
- Joined: Thu Sep 09, 2010 9:45 pm
- CW-watches: 2
Re: Compressor in the wild!
Great photos, thanks for posting. This isn’t a watch that tickles my pickle but I can admire it nevertheless. I am sure it will do well.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Re: Compressor in the wild!
Agreed. It stands out as being lopsided.StrappedUp wrote: ↑Sun Aug 30, 2020 7:20 amLet's be honest with ourselves here Guy.Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Sat Aug 29, 2020 11:50 pm As far as I can see, all the relevant photos on CW's website show the same alignment i.e. the watches in the wild are as designed / intended (not that there has been an error in the printing).
Guy
What possible reason could they have to purposely misalign centre justified text?
An error or lack of judgement.
Now very unlikely that I will buy one. Such a shame as I think it’s such a good looking watch.
Neil
Other watch forums of interest:
TZ-UK
TZ-UK
- H0rati0
- Senior Forumgod
- Posts: 2314
- Joined: Wed Jun 27, 2018 7:49 am
- CW-watches: 4
- Location: Alpenvorland
Re: Compressor in the wild!
Very nice watch, cuts a distinctive swath. Luckily, no date rules it out for me but I too think it will be a big seller for CW and deservedly so.
"There is no beginning to enlightenment and no end to training" - Dogen Zenji (1200-1253)
- stefs
- Trusted Seller
- Posts: 5952
- Joined: Fri Jan 07, 2011 2:40 pm
- CW-watches: 2
- Location: Sunny Tiptree, Essex
Re: Compressor in the wild!
I am sorry Guy but I have to disagree. To me it is a ridiculous error. The lop sidedness is so clear and I can’t believe it would be deliberate. I also can’t think how it was missed. Bloomin shame as I really think they are goodlooking.
Cheers now, Paul
Re: Compressor in the wild!
That might be even more alarming, if they decided the alignment was fine.Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Sat Aug 29, 2020 11:50 pm
As far as I can see, all the relevant photos on CW's website show the same alignment i.e. the watches in the wild are as designed / intended (not that there has been an error in the printing).
Guy
I didn't notice it myself until it was pointed out, but I'm not the most observant person around.
Other potential purchasers would certainly notice, which would put off a lot of them from buying the watch. And that would be a pity because it's very nice.
But at its price, people are going to be more particular and less forgiving than if it were a cheapie.
C5As~FLE12R~W61~C60GMT~FLE15~SC
Orion33/Tetra2~BallEH~Montblanc~Tudor BB36~Archimede36~Damasko~Revue T~BremontSolo37~MJW
Vintage~Bulova23~Polerouter~Wittnauer~Longines~Omega~Soumar~Eterna~Gruen
Quartz~Matisse~FLE17~Ebel~Citizen
Orion33/Tetra2~BallEH~Montblanc~Tudor BB36~Archimede36~Damasko~Revue T~BremontSolo37~MJW
Vintage~Bulova23~Polerouter~Wittnauer~Longines~Omega~Soumar~Eterna~Gruen
Quartz~Matisse~FLE17~Ebel~Citizen
-
- Senior Forumgod
- Posts: 4110
- Joined: Fri Oct 05, 2012 9:50 pm
- CW-watches: 2
- Location: Hampshire, UK
Re: Compressor in the wild!
Some great photos, thanks for sharing. That outer bezel is quite shiny isn't it!
The lopsided text issue is a strange one, but you'd assume CW would fix it with a recall/warranty dial replacement for any early stock. It could even end up becoming a limited edition
The lopsided text issue is a strange one, but you'd assume CW would fix it with a recall/warranty dial replacement for any early stock. It could even end up becoming a limited edition
- TheBeatles
- Senior Forumgod
- Posts: 2603
- Joined: Thu Sep 22, 2016 8:36 am
- CW-watches: 6
- Location: England
Re: Compressor in the wild!
I love the side view of the crowns and the underside. Orange highlights are excellent. Plus obviously the bracelet, CW do great bracelets.
But any view of the dial isn’t for me.
But any view of the dial isn’t for me.
Basically, I'm for anything that gets you through the night. Be it prayer, tranquilizers or a bottle of Jack Daniels, Frank Sinatra
All You Need Is Love, The Beatles
Too much of anything is bad. But too much of good whiskey is barely enough, Mark Twain
All You Need Is Love, The Beatles
Too much of anything is bad. But too much of good whiskey is barely enough, Mark Twain
- Thermexman
- Trusted Seller
- Posts: 6225
- Joined: Thu Oct 27, 2016 6:40 am
- CW-watches: 4
- Location: South West UK
Re: Compressor in the wild!
It’s definitely “out”. Not so noticeable in reality though as it’s teeny tiny writing!
Steve.
- jmarchitect
- Senior Forumgod
- Posts: 4420
- Joined: Thu Nov 18, 2010 7:00 pm
- CW-watches: 3
- Location: sunny south coast, UK
Re: Compressor in the wild!
As I gaze upon the excellent features and smile, remembering myriad discussions about execution not synchronising with aspirations or increasing prices, I’m reminded that this hobby incorporates such a wide range of views and opinions. Some will say the error is so tiny as to be not noticeable. Others will say CW really should get every detail spot on. Others still will say ‘why, CW, why can’t you check and double check before you go live with a release, knowing that there is a direct correlation between the price you ask and the level of scrutiny each new piece will receive?’
-
- Similar Topics
- Replies
- Views
- Last post