C65 Chronograph - New Release October '20
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C65 Chronograph - New Release October '20
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Re: C65 Chronograph - New Release October '20
I was looking forward to this release, but just a wee bit disappointed. Looks way too busy too me.
At least 'CHRONOGRAPH' is centred though!
At least 'CHRONOGRAPH' is centred though!
Rich.
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Re: C65 Chronograph - New Release October '20
I agree Rich, way too busy for me. I love the clean lines of the Mk 3 Trident.biggus_richus wrote: ↑Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:14 pm I was looking forward to this release, but just a wee bit disappointed. Looks way too busy too me.
At least 'CHRONOGRAPH' is centred though!
Not keen on the new Abyss either.
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Re: C65 Chronograph - New Release October '20
I think I would prefer it without the red and blue bands on the chrono minutes counter. I think you need an hour's counter at this price point, not just 30 minutes. Either on the same dial as the minutes (like speedmaster racing), or on a separate subdial. I really prefer not to have screw down pushers on a chrono. Also not on the crown ideally, although I can take that.
Other than that, very pleasant. Would be equally good with a white/silver dial and blue subdials. ( Or indeed other colourways)
Other than that, very pleasant. Would be equally good with a white/silver dial and blue subdials. ( Or indeed other colourways)
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Re: C65 Chronograph - New Release October '20
Screwdown pushers and I have never been good mates but the rest of it I like.
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C6 & C60 Kingfishers,
C600 Tritechs,
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Some other brands
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C600 Tritechs,
C63 "some",
C65 "some",
C4, C40, C8, C9, C3, C5, C20 & 23FLE
Some other brands
Re: C65 Chronograph - New Release October '20
I'm with others, way too busy for me!
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Re: C65 Chronograph - New Release October '20
Agreed! There’s a lot going on there. Doesn’t matter though, as the price point puts it beyond me.biggus_richus wrote: ↑Thu Oct 29, 2020 4:14 pm I was looking forward to this release, but just a wee bit disappointed. Looks way too busy too me.
At least 'CHRONOGRAPH' is centred though!
Drew
Re: C65 Chronograph - New Release October '20
IMO it is no busier, dial wise, than a Zenith El Primero Tri-Colour or Hamilton Pan-Europ. I like it and excited to see first picture of it on a forum member's wrist
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Re: C65 Chronograph - New Release October '20
If they'd tried harder they could have maybe squeezed a few more short lines on the dial and bezel.....
Re: C65 Chronograph - New Release October '20
I agree, there are very few chronographs that don't have a lot going on, and I've seen a few to compare with lately on the 'Week of the chronograph' thread. I find this smart looking but not arresting.
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Re: C65 Chronograph - New Release October '20
I think it's the addition of the bezel and second markers that make it look far busier than, for eg, the El Primero
The CW's second hand is more form over function given the girth vs those second markers.
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Re: C65 Chronograph - New Release October '20
I couldn't logically say the dial is too busy...I have a couple of C70s!
Not one that stirs my blood especially, though.
Not one that stirs my blood especially, though.
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Re: C65 Chronograph - New Release October '20
At the risk of being controversial...
I like it...a lot.
I like it...a lot.
Steve.
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