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CWS wrote:
downer wrote:I guess they must vary. This is my C40..
A very reassuring photo, nearly identical to the C700 shot - albeit the gears in your movement appear steel rather than brass?
It the difference in the lighting I think.

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CWS wrote:
downer wrote:I guess they must vary. This is my C40..
A very reassuring photo, nearly identical to the C700 shot - albeit the gears in your movement appear steel rather than brass?
I think the two pictures are showing different parts of the movement. I just checked my C40 and it certainly has some brass (or brass coloured) gear wheels. A lot of the components are polished, and it is far more attractive than my picture shows. With the blued screws and polished components, it looks great. I have another 7750 from another watch manufacturer and the finish is very similar.

Honestly, I would not be concerned about it. :)
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downer wrote:Honestly, I would not be concerned about it. :)
I'm not now that I got your picture :P

But the exhibition back is a huge part of the appeal for me, and consequently the appearance of the movement (even if it's not decorated) holds great significance - and the movement in that official C40 image did not bode well. Thank you for calming my nerves ;)
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When the C40 was first released, a few guys were very fortunate to get a very nicely decorated version...

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downer wrote:When the C40 was first released, a few guys were very fortunate to get a very nicely decorated version...
:lol:

...I'll count it a blessing should I be less "fortunate" ...personally I've always considered perlage hideous and brings to mind only such aesthetic objects as:

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Thank god we don't buy watches "by committee." :lol:
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Mr Rick wrote:Thank god we don't buy watches "by committee." :lol:
The market would crash ;)
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downer wrote:When the C40 was first released, a few guys were very fortunate to get a very nicely decorated version...

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Stunningly beautiful.

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Geneva stripes and Perlage - beautiful decoration, IMO, just another part of the craftsmanship that goes into watchmaking and makes these small objects so desirable.
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I guess i was also a lucky 1 then, The decoration is beautiful i say. :D

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Kip wrote: Surprise....
CW will build the C700 with the 7750 :D
AWESOME :gott:
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Hi,

I'm new to the forum and think I am about to buy my first Christopher Ward watch. Do the C700 still come with the eta 7750 or have they now been changed to the sellita movement?

Many thanks.
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The website is showing the 7750 so I guess that's the answer.

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MrTetley wrote:Hi,

I'm new to the forum and think I am about to buy my first Christopher Ward watch. Do the C700 still come with the eta 7750 or have they now been changed to the sellita movement?

Many thanks.
Welcome to "The Asylum"!

Best to contact customer service to get an accurate status. The Eta 7750 arrived before the Sellita movements did so production was started with them. The website still shows the 7750 movement so I would presume that these are still available. Check to be sure if it really matters to you.
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Thanks for that. I haven't been collecting for too long but I have wanted to add a watch with an eta7750 to my small collection. Will give the folks a call tomorrow.
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