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by audio.bill
Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My new C60 Sapphire is better than my Breitling, Rolex and Omegas
Replies: 15
Views: 476

Re: My new C60 Sapphire is better than my Breitling, Rolex and Omegas

golfjunky wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 9:15 pm Your right, that coloured piece of plastic inside really elevates it above the top marque brands you mention.
Your disagreement with the OP is clear, but for the sake of accuracy it's actually a layer of blue sapphire and not plastic.
by audio.bill
Wed Feb 28, 2024 10:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: January 2024 Sale
Replies: 207
Views: 13367

Re: January 2024 Sale

I keep looking at that blue C60 at 30% off. I kept doing the same, and had it in my cart several times before finally pulling the trigger today. After viewing some videos of the watch I decided I couldn't pass on picking it up. The shade of blue used in the dial and bezel are near perfection to my ...
by audio.bill
Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: January 2024 Sale
Replies: 207
Views: 13367

Re: January 2024 Sale

No one wants the thick C60 chronograph ? At first I was very taken with its design, but there are two issues which have prevented me from pulling the trigger. I have a big wrist at 8.25" and like larger watches, but after seeing several side shots of how high it sits on the wrist it's just too...
by audio.bill
Thu Jan 18, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: General Watchmaking
Topic: She's such a sensible person...
Replies: 9
Views: 210

Re: She's such a sensible person...

I find her content so much more enjoyable since she stopped her earlier drinking on camera rants when known as The Watch Gringa, I couldn't tolerate her then.
by audio.bill
Wed Jan 03, 2024 11:36 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Mike Pearson is CW's new American Brand Director
Replies: 21
Views: 1629

Re: Mike Pearson is CW's new American Brand Director

Congrats to Mike Pearson! I've seen him on several watch forum streams while he was representing Zodiac and he's an enthusiastic watch aficionado and quite an engaging chap. I expect great things from him as the new American Brand Director for CW.
by audio.bill
Fri Nov 17, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: The "what watch are you day dreaming about now" thread
Replies: 6558
Views: 626163

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

Moved from day dreaming about this Longines Ultra-Chron to purchasing it. :thumbup: https://www.lamaisonmonaco.com/product-images/longines/MONACO-LONGINES-ULTRA-CHRON-L2.836.4.52.2_001.jpg Beating at the 36,600-vph frequency is the new in-house Caliber L836.6, a self-winding movement with a silicon ...
by audio.bill
Tue Oct 24, 2023 2:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: C1 Moonphase Preview
Replies: 40
Views: 3078

Re: C1 Moonphase Preview

Just received email with the link to the Zoom meeting.
by audio.bill
Tue Oct 03, 2023 2:17 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Tidlos Watches
Replies: 1
Views: 184

Re: Tidlos Watches

They previously sold direct on their website as well as at some retailers so their regular pricing was significantly higher. I also don't see any of their rubber straps on their site, all of the Marin models are currently shown on bracelet.
by audio.bill
Wed Jul 05, 2023 12:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: COSC: What Does It Mean?
Replies: 12
Views: 701

Re: COSC: What Does It Mean?

Technically speaking the COSC rating is made to the movement before it's cased, however if the encased movement is significantly outside the COSC spec it will often be addressed with a regulation by the manufacturer. I'd suggest contacting CW about it and see how they'd like to handle it. I expect t...
by audio.bill
Tue Jun 20, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A new Tropical Trident tomorrow?
Replies: 106
Views: 5696

Re: A new Tropical Trident tomorrow?

Disappointed it's only available in 40mm, if they had it in 42mm I'd have been tempted by that reef blue.
by audio.bill
Wed May 17, 2023 1:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recieved your Twelve?
Replies: 20
Views: 2582

Re: Recieved your Twelve?

aalinalex wrote: Wed May 17, 2023 2:39 am Today the status for my order was changed to "Partialy held"
That normally indicates they have part of your order (usually the watch itself) but are holding it until they get the bracelet or strap.
by audio.bill
Sun Apr 09, 2023 1:55 pm
Forum: Other Brands
Topic: Formex reef
Replies: 15
Views: 981

Re: Formex reef

The family that owns the Formex brand also owns the company Dexel SA , known for development and production of special watch components for many other well-known Swiss brands. It is reported that Dexel is also a majority stakeholder in Cadranor SA, a company specializing in the manufacture of Swiss ...
by audio.bill
Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Currency transfer
Replies: 4
Views: 390

Re: Currency transfer

I'm located in the US so have no experience dealing with NOK currency, but I've made purchases in USD or GBP depending on which has most favorable pricing at the time. The only fees I've encountered are currency conversion fees either from PayPal (which are displayed during the checkout process) or ...
by audio.bill
Tue Jan 17, 2023 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Number of CW Watches Owned
Replies: 38
Views: 1404

Re: Number of CW Watches Owned

I show my current number.