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by Watching
Sun Nov 29, 2015 11:59 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Brands on the rise?
Replies: 30
Views: 2401

Re: Brands on the rise?

christam wrote:I'm surprised no-one's mentioned Damasko
I'd hope Damasko is on the rise, but it's impossible to tell.

If Damasko is on the rise, then it's a rare triumph of quality over marketing. I don't think Damasko even does marketing!
by Watching
Sat Nov 07, 2015 2:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C60 Trident Pro - Titanium
Replies: 24
Views: 5706

Re: C60 Trident Pro - Titanium

Now I've re-looked, I can't see any mention of Grade 5 on Steinhart's website. Yet there are lots of comments online about it being Grade 5 Ti; from where could they have originated?

I don't think Grade 5 Ti is scratch-proof, so I'd still expect scratches in high-wear places like the clasp.
by Watching
Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C60 Trident Pro - Titanium
Replies: 24
Views: 5706

Re: C60 Trident Pro - Titanium

I'd argue that titanium has more advantages than just its weight. It's incredibly comfortable to wear - much nicer than steel. Titanium feels warm in the cold and cool when it's hot. Unlike steel, titanium watches won't give you an itchy heat rash. And people with a nickel allergy can wear titanium,...
by Watching
Tue Nov 03, 2015 9:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C60 Trident Pro - Titanium
Replies: 24
Views: 5706

Re: C60 Trident Pro - Titanium

I too would love a Trident Ti ... but ... Steinhart's Ocean 500 Ti is going to take some beating. I'm sorry to say this, but I've low expectations of CW's value for money nowadays. The Ocean 500 looks terrific, has a helluva lot going for it like grade 5 titanium, and all for less money than a regul...
by Watching
Fri Oct 02, 2015 4:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dear Chr Ward
Replies: 53
Views: 4791

Re: Dear Chr Ward

An end to excessive price increases.

Even CW has a limit to its brand equity. Pricing above this point loses customers.
by Watching
Wed Sep 30, 2015 11:53 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: So what's the deal with Steinhart pilots?
Replies: 10
Views: 1201

Re: So what's the deal with Steinhart pilots?

You're right that Steinhart used chemically blued hands. However, I'm also a Steinhart fanboy: very few brands offer such good quality for the money. Before CW hiked its prices, I'd have said both brands offered a terrific amount of watch for the money. CW used to ask hard questions of more expensiv...
by Watching
Wed Sep 30, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: News
Topic: A British Company that's really going places
Replies: 12
Views: 10904

Re: A British Company that's really going places

If he does read this, then congrats on such terrific growth :thumbup: No mean feat!
by Watching
Wed Sep 30, 2015 7:33 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Steinhart Titanium Ocean 500m
Replies: 120
Views: 11392

Re: Steinhart Titanium Ocean 500m

You mean like this GMT Muhle :thumbup:
by Watching
Tue Sep 29, 2015 9:16 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Steinhart Titanium Ocean 500m
Replies: 120
Views: 11392

Re: Steinhart Titanium Ocean 500m

I reckon the darkness of Ti is why titanium watches often look good with blue faces and bezels.

If this Ocean Titanium sells well, perhaps Steinhart will bring out a version with a nice blue face and bezel insert.
by Watching
Sun Sep 27, 2015 4:26 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Steinhart Titanium Ocean 500m
Replies: 120
Views: 11392

Re: Steinhart Titanium Ocean 500m

Tom, many thanks for the write up and pics. It looks superb :thumbup: I think this should be a real winner for Steinhart. It's a huge amount of watch for the money. It looks handsome and, thankfully, isn't another homage. Very tempting! CW should take note, especially regarding Steinhart's pricing.
by Watching
Fri Sep 25, 2015 7:01 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: New arrival - Damasko
Replies: 18
Views: 1780

Re: New arrival - Damasko

christam wrote:it's probably more secure than a pair of handcuffs.
Have you got a lot of experience of wearing handcuffs? :D
by Watching
Thu Sep 24, 2015 10:17 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: New arrival - Damasko
Replies: 18
Views: 1780

Re: New arrival - Damasko

Damaskos look and feel even better in real life. Photos can't do Damasko justice, because a picture can't convey the quality feel.

Damasko build quality is outstanding; they are clearly built to very fine tolerances.
by Watching
Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Swatch Group
Replies: 23
Views: 3011

Re: Swatch Group

If Swatch stops supplying ETA parts, that will completely shaft a huge number of people with ETA-powered watches! What happens when you need a spare part for your non-Swatch Group watch? Many CW watches use ETA movements; how will they be repaired in future?
by Watching
Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:48 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Watch weight
Replies: 23
Views: 2943

Re: Watch weight

Like Kip, I don't mind a watch's weight. However, I love the comfort of titanium in terms of temperature. Titanium watches generally feel a lot more comfortable to wear. Now that Steinhart's introducing a premium titanium diver , I hope that CW will make more titanium watches too ... preferably Grad...
by Watching
Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TZ UK: why so much hate?
Replies: 51
Views: 4061

TZ UK: why so much hate?

There's a CW thread on TZ UK, which seems to be turning into an anti-CW thread. What's going on? Why so much hate for a decent British company?