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by wyrdwritere
Sun Jun 12, 2016 12:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are we representative of CWL buyers
Replies: 108
Views: 9032

Re: Are we representative of CWL buyers

it was probably a boy half-way through public school who got the task of composing that motto. Perhaps we should be more understanding. :lol: I don't see why! :lol: I did actually give those to my Scholarship and Common Entrance Level 3 set a couple of years ago. "Deus Maris Altum" took t...
by wyrdwritere
Sat Jun 11, 2016 7:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are we representative of CWL buyers
Replies: 108
Views: 9032

Re: Are we representative of CWL buyers

I've been doing some googling and the only RAF unit I can find using that motto is 2515 Squadron which is an Air Cadets unit near the south coast, founded in 1941, so it was probably a boy half-way through public school who got the task of composing that motto. Perhaps we should be more understandin...
by wyrdwritere
Sat Jun 11, 2016 7:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are we representative of CWL buyers
Replies: 108
Views: 9032

Re: Are we representative of CWL buyers

Heh. Well, it seems that the thread title is correct in that Classics teachers are representative of CW buyers, as there are at least three of us on this forum... But yes, pervenio pro astrum is definitely not getting an A*. Perhaps a 'Life Of Brian' style Latin lesson is required by whoever came up...
by wyrdwritere
Sat Jun 11, 2016 6:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are we representative of CWL buyers
Replies: 108
Views: 9032

Re: Are we representative of CWL buyers

Are you a Latin teacher, tempusfugit? Me too.

As it happens I was going to offer to CW that I would happily proof all their subsequent attempts at Latin mottos free of charge; having read your tale I'm not sure I'll bother :lol:
by wyrdwritere
Sat Jun 11, 2016 11:25 am
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread
Replies: 6566
Views: 627260

Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Have had a small but totally unexpected windfall of a couple of hundred quid and am probably going to indulge my long-standing desire for a B-Uhr watch. Front-runner at the moment, value for money being the biggest priority, is a Steinhart Nav B-Uhr Type B in 44mm size: http://www.steinhartwatches....
by wyrdwritere
Thu Jun 09, 2016 9:02 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread
Replies: 6566
Views: 627260

Re: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread

Have had a small but totally unexpected windfall of a couple of hundred quid and am probably going to indulge my long-standing desire for a B-Uhr watch. Front-runner at the moment, value for money being the biggest priority, is a Steinhart Nav B-Uhr Type B in 44mm size: http://www.steinhartwatches.d...
by wyrdwritere
Mon May 09, 2016 11:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Comparing the old and new C65s side by side.
Replies: 34
Views: 3026

Re: Comparing the old and new C65s side by side.

Good to see a direct comparison between the two. My verdict: Positives: I like the fact it's available in a 38mm and I don't mind the new hands, but that's about it. Negatives: the new logo is just terrible , then again I seem to be in a minority on here in that I really like the previous CHR. WARD ...
by wyrdwritere
Mon May 09, 2016 11:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It's the overall DESIGN that matters
Replies: 13
Views: 1005

Re: It's the overall DESIGN that matters

Matter of opinion. I think the Trident second hand - on all the watches on which it appears - is a wonderful touch and I really like it.
by wyrdwritere
Fri May 06, 2016 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Website
Replies: 78
Views: 5489

Re: New Website

Looking through the site again, I can forgive CW a lot for bringing out an all-brushed steel bracelet in 20mm.

So do I get that as a second strap for my Trident (currently on a NATO) or the mesh?

It's going to be both, isn't it? :lol:
by wyrdwritere
Fri May 06, 2016 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Re-Branding and new models
Replies: 182
Views: 13349

Re: Re-Branding and new models

I liked the old 'Chr. Ward London' logo; really not sure about the new one, which looks like an afterthought.
by wyrdwritere
Fri May 06, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Website
Replies: 78
Views: 5489

Re: New Website

On the plus side they seem to be selling their mesh straps as additional items now, so I will get one for my Trident.
by wyrdwritere
Fri May 06, 2016 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Website
Replies: 78
Views: 5489

Re: New Website

Where has the C8 Regulator gone???

Can we have the C65 Trident Vintage in a quartz, please?

Oh, and the new logo is terrible. :thumbdown: :thumbdown: :thumbdown:
by wyrdwritere
Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: AVO has a DBR1 Part 2!
Replies: 31
Views: 1782

Re: AVO has a DBR1 Part 2!

Yet another CW which looks better in real life than it does in the website pics. Nice.
by wyrdwritere
Wed Apr 06, 2016 6:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Next Gen Trident Classic Wish List
Replies: 8
Views: 838

Re: Next Gen Trident Classic Wish List

I really liked the C65 Mark I as a design. My only requests would be: 1) Can we have a 38mm version please (looks, to be fair, like this is 99% certain to happen). I have 7.25 inch wrists but still feel that 42/43mm looks a bit "rap star" chunky on me. 2) Quartz versions too please, as the...
by wyrdwritere
Wed Apr 06, 2016 5:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C60 suddenly gaining 3-4 mins per day
Replies: 25
Views: 1880

Re: C60 suddenly gaining 3-4 mins per day

You don't get these kind of problems with a Quartz...

Automatics: just say "no".