Nice one, that's one hell of a watch... can't wait to see the photos
Exclusive CW Forum Prototype Sale
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C1 - Bel Canto, Grand Malvern 5 Day
C5 - FLE
C60 - Concept
C65 - Cranwell, Super Compressor
C9 - 5 Day Small Seconds
Omega - Aqua Terra, SMP Nekton
Breitling - SuperOcean
Rolex - Air King
C5 - FLE
C60 - Concept
C65 - Cranwell, Super Compressor
C9 - 5 Day Small Seconds
Omega - Aqua Terra, SMP Nekton
Breitling - SuperOcean
Rolex - Air King
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I still have access to the prototype sale as of this morning. Still 3 watches up there, including that super tempting C65 SH21. The wife said no though Price is still a bit steep at $1500 and change.
Alex
C5A Mk1|C65 316L LE|C63 36mm, GMT, Elite, 2023ish FLE|C1 Moonglow|Omega Seamaster DeVille|Speedmaster Racing|MoonSwatch Mercury|RZE Endeavor|Tudor BB58 925
C5A Mk1|C65 316L LE|C63 36mm, GMT, Elite, 2023ish FLE|C1 Moonglow|Omega Seamaster DeVille|Speedmaster Racing|MoonSwatch Mercury|RZE Endeavor|Tudor BB58 925
Re: Exclusive CW Forum Prototype Sale
Likewise, I have the same page open, but I already have that watch... so please someone try and grab it
C1 - Bel Canto, Grand Malvern 5 Day
C5 - FLE
C60 - Concept
C65 - Cranwell, Super Compressor
C9 - 5 Day Small Seconds
Omega - Aqua Terra, SMP Nekton
Breitling - SuperOcean
Rolex - Air King
C5 - FLE
C60 - Concept
C65 - Cranwell, Super Compressor
C9 - 5 Day Small Seconds
Omega - Aqua Terra, SMP Nekton
Breitling - SuperOcean
Rolex - Air King
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What does the description say ?
Is it just a #000 of the final production spec prototype ?
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Yes, looks to be that way. It doesn’t note any differences from production, just notes that it is a 000 prototype and is sold without the COSC certificate.
Alex
C5A Mk1|C65 316L LE|C63 36mm, GMT, Elite, 2023ish FLE|C1 Moonglow|Omega Seamaster DeVille|Speedmaster Racing|MoonSwatch Mercury|RZE Endeavor|Tudor BB58 925
C5A Mk1|C65 316L LE|C63 36mm, GMT, Elite, 2023ish FLE|C1 Moonglow|Omega Seamaster DeVille|Speedmaster Racing|MoonSwatch Mercury|RZE Endeavor|Tudor BB58 925
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When one considers the “one of a kind” nature of some of the preproduction prototypes that then didn’t go into production, one would think the actual cost of producing a single model is greater than the price CW has sold these watches for. If my thinking is correct on that, it’s admirable how CW sells them at a production watch price. I imagine the cost of developing prototypes is built into the budgeting for R&D, so any return on the watch being sold is a bonus.
Drew
Re: Exclusive CW Forum Prototype Sale
What I would add though... my recently acquired C1 Grand Malvern 5 Day Automatic, was also from this sale and listed as #000 serial, with no COSC certificate. Price wise it wasn't really a massive discount (if any at all). However, it's absolutely immaculate in condition and comes with a full 5 year warranty. So as I was looking for this model anyway (and they aren't readily available), it was a good dealajax87 wrote: ↑Mon Aug 02, 2021 4:18 pmYes, looks to be that way. It doesn’t note any differences from production, just notes that it is a 000 prototype and is sold without the COSC certificate.
I would say the same is true for this C65 SH21... if you want this model and want to get it direct from CW, this is possibly the last opportunity
C1 - Bel Canto, Grand Malvern 5 Day
C5 - FLE
C60 - Concept
C65 - Cranwell, Super Compressor
C9 - 5 Day Small Seconds
Omega - Aqua Terra, SMP Nekton
Breitling - SuperOcean
Rolex - Air King
C5 - FLE
C60 - Concept
C65 - Cranwell, Super Compressor
C9 - 5 Day Small Seconds
Omega - Aqua Terra, SMP Nekton
Breitling - SuperOcean
Rolex - Air King
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Re: Exclusive CW Forum Prototype Sale
I lost access to the prototypes page, as many did. I feel a touch greedy even thinking of what remains. Especially as I’m really not in a position to be buying anything currently. But one can dream.
Thanks, again, to the team for making this special event happen.
Thanks, again, to the team for making this special event happen.
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Well CW customer service have been amazing today, personal phone call to myself to apologize in person.
Everything has been resolved perfectly.
Well done CW
Everything has been resolved perfectly.
Well done CW
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Glad it's all sorted Ferg, and congrats on a crackerMiniMpi wrote:Well CW customer service have been amazing today, personal phone call to myself to apologize in person.
Everything has been resolved perfectly.
Well done CW
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Nope. Tried popping the link, going back through my account and all to no avail.
Interesting to note one or two "not as shown in the advert" comments; I've had a similar experience with a C60 GMT in a bronze case. The advert showed a patinated case whereas what arrived would pass for a new copper plumber's fitting: really fully orange. It is patinating for being out of the box but it has yet to win my heart....
UPDATE: the watch is going back.
C60 MKI, MKII, MKIII: "some",
C6 & C60 Kingfishers,
C600 Tritechs,
C63 "some",
C65 "some",
C4, C40, C8, C9, C3, C5, C20 & 23FLE
Some other brands
C6 & C60 Kingfishers,
C600 Tritechs,
C63 "some",
C65 "some",
C4, C40, C8, C9, C3, C5, C20 & 23FLE
Some other brands
Re: Exclusive CW Forum Prototype Sale
I've had that sale page open in a tab from day one and until today there were still three watches on there, but looks like someone has at last managed to get through and buy that prototype (#000) Trident SH21 LE... and it wasn't me, I already have one and it's going nowhere
These two still showing as available, assuming someone can get through
These two still showing as available, assuming someone can get through
C1 - Bel Canto, Grand Malvern 5 Day
C5 - FLE
C60 - Concept
C65 - Cranwell, Super Compressor
C9 - 5 Day Small Seconds
Omega - Aqua Terra, SMP Nekton
Breitling - SuperOcean
Rolex - Air King
C5 - FLE
C60 - Concept
C65 - Cranwell, Super Compressor
C9 - 5 Day Small Seconds
Omega - Aqua Terra, SMP Nekton
Breitling - SuperOcean
Rolex - Air King
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So I can finally give a proper update on this.
The C60 Trident GMT MK3 Red Bezel Prototype is on it's way to me today
Just a small mix up at CW who in fairness were excellent in sorting everything out for me.
Looking forward to receiving it, hopefully tomorrow.
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Re: Exclusive CW Forum Prototype Sale
It should be someone on here as it was a Forum Exclusive Sale
I'm trying to remember who it is, who has it as I have seen pictures a few days ago.
The dial, by the way, is silver not white.
Guy
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