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by joegrundy
Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:57 pm
Forum: General Watchmaking
Topic: Ronda Movements
Replies: 3
Views: 1589

Re: Ronda Movements

I'm wearing a Lillienthal Berlin watch at this moment with a Ronda quartz movement. Wouldn't hesitate to buy a Ronda-based watch.
by joegrundy
Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:55 pm
Forum: General Watchmaking
Topic: Omega And The Ploprof Research Programme
Replies: 2
Views: 1472

Re: Omega And The Ploprof Research Programme

Very interesting
by joegrundy
Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:51 pm
Forum: News
Topic: London Calling. CW's new advertising campaign
Replies: 70
Views: 21294

Re: London Calling. CW's new advertising campaign

I noticed CW adverts on the big digital screens at both Kings Cross and Liverpool St. I thought CW's original positioning was that they kept the prices of their watches down by not doing mass advertising like the traditional brands?
by joegrundy
Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:47 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: The Orient Bambino Gen 5 Watch
Replies: 2
Views: 581

Re: The Orient Bambino Gen 5 Watch

Nice if you like enamel-look faces. Seiko do some similar.
by joegrundy
Fri Nov 23, 2018 2:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Black Friday 15% off
Replies: 19
Views: 3903

Re: Black Friday 15% off

Seems to be up at the moment
by joegrundy
Fri Dec 16, 2016 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200-1 movement
Replies: 69
Views: 8084

Re: ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200-1 movement

I've got to say that I find the it an annoyance that CW don't specify exactly which movement is used. I totally appreciate that the ETA and Sellita movements are nearly identical. But they aren't totally identical and CW himself has said that the Sellita is probably better because it's made on newer...
by joegrundy
Fri May 06, 2016 9:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re-Branding and new models
Replies: 182
Views: 13350

Re: Re-Branding and new models

The website's fine but I have to say, having waited a long while for the MkII C65, I'm underwhelmed. I assume other sizes will be released soon. My main gripe with the C65 MkI as an all-round classic sports watch was it's ashtray size and the new one is exactly the same.
by joegrundy
Wed May 04, 2016 1:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sending Watches Back
Replies: 4
Views: 712

Re: Sending Watches Back

I recently got a C60 Pro 600 in the sale. I adjusted the bracelet and wore it a bit before twigging that it runs about +17s. This is within spec (+/-20) but to my mind pretty poor. Having worn it and scratched the bracelet slightly adjusting it (if only they used screw links like Steinhart) I didn't...
by joegrundy
Wed Apr 20, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C65 I need to make this grow on me
Replies: 67
Views: 4224

Re: C65 I need to make this grow on me

Got to agree with many of the other comments. The old C65 is just too big. I can't wait to see the new one (with smaller size options) that it's making way for.
by joegrundy
Fri Mar 04, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two New Sale Arrivals....Now With Some Pictures
Replies: 33
Views: 3543

Re: Two New Sale Arrivals....Now With Some Pictures

I've just had my sale C60 Pro 600 with green bezel arrive. Here's a pic https://goo.gl/photos/C7hhUVrvnjPAG1Bg8 Overall I'm chuffed with the style and build quality especially at the sale price! A couple of minor irritations. The bracelet is high quality and I like the new adjuster but I have a real...
by joegrundy
Mon Feb 29, 2016 5:10 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Steinhart Ocean Vintage Military Review
Replies: 17
Views: 8306

Re: Steinhart Ocean Vintage Military Review

I've got an OVM and it's a nice watch. I've worn it often using NATO straps (same 22mm size as a CW Trident) but it's on the bracelet at the moment. I really rate the bracelet... the quality is very good and the screw pins for the links are the best system I've come across. Far better than prodding ...
by joegrundy
Mon Feb 29, 2016 5:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The "Average" Sale
Replies: 10
Views: 1493

Re: The "Average" Sale

I've got a green-bezelled Trident on the way at half price so can't complain about the CW sale policy. I have in the past though. I got my Trident GMT (previous model) NATO at full price before I knew "how the system worked" so was gnashing my teeth when the next discount deal came around....
by joegrundy
Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I appear to have another C60 inbound....
Replies: 41
Views: 4346

Re: I appear to have another C60 inbound....

Another one here. C60 Pro 600 43mm, green bezel, black face on the bracelet. This is actually my favourite colour combination so when it came up half price I didn't hesitate. Steinhart do an Ocean 1 with green bezel for £300 odd which I've looked at a time or two but with the Trident discounted to t...
by joegrundy
Fri Jan 29, 2016 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New C60's
Replies: 242
Views: 18756

Re: New C60's

I liked the chrono at first look but now think the dial looks a bit cluttered... with the gold, lots of writing and blinking seconds indicator. The titanium ones are bizarre. Grey on black has to be the ultimate in style of substance...