What should be the basis for the new LE?

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Tell us what you think should be the basis for the upcoming LE!

C3 Malvern Chrono
1
1%
C4 Peregrine
2
2%
C5 Malvern
5
4%
C5 Aviator MK I / II
3
2%
C7 Rapide Chrono
8
6%
C8 Pilot MK I / II
39
30%
C40 SpeedHawk
8
6%
C70 Grand Prix
3
2%
C600 Tri-Tech
3
2%
Trident (GMT) (upcoming)
57
44%
 
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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

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ianblyth wrote:Has anyone changed their vote from what they originally set?
I had originally voted for the Trident but changed to the C8. I would only buy a trident in teal or a very nice looking orange. As the colours will eventually be released I will wait for them. Would love a C1 dial in a C8 case with a Unitas movement. If this doesn't happen will buy the Steinhart Marine. Either way in reality whatever the final LE looks like will probably buy it. The Chrono 2010 would have ended up on my wrist even though it was a tad expensive for me and never had a thing for for chronographs. until i got a C40
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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

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I think a trend is forming...
2 have changed their votes now but If 6 more will change their votes to the C8 it will be on top.

My ESP or Jungian Consciousness is telling me at least 6 of you want to change your votes.

Carpe diem, horologists!!!! :D

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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

Post by village »

johnson430 wrote: 2 have changed their votes now but If 6 more will change their votes to the C8 it will be on top.
Now,that would be handy 8)
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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

Post by seaclose »

I've changed my vote.






From C40 to Trident. I prefer the C40 but it's not going to win and I don't like the C8, so it's got to be the Trident.
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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

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I have changed my mind and my vote.
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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

Post by andyfry »

Sticking to my original choice of the Trident.
Proud owner of a C8 - IPK "Black Hawk" (#90), a C5 - AKK (#747) - with black date wheel, a C40 - SKS (#281) and now a 2009 LE C20 (#62)
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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

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andyfry wrote:Sticking to my original choice of the Trident.
After contemplation I changed my vote to the Trident. The C8 has limitations but the
Trident has potential.
I am curious to see what would happen with the Trident LE; it is a beautiful design.
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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

Post by alphajet »

The previous forum LE's were automatic versions of then quartz watches, which was a good move for most of the members of this forum. As the Trident is already an automatic I can see this just turning into an argument about dial and bezel colours which will not as stimulating as before. :(
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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

Post by Loddonite »

alphajet wrote:The previous forum LE's were automatic versions of then quartz watches,
So :?

what we need :?

is :?

a quartz version of an automatic? :D





And, no, I'm not just winding up (pun intended) Alphajet ("no more quartz") - I really would buy a C6 Trident.
But I'd want the second hand to hit the minute markers.
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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

Post by andyg »

Another LE Diver?

I think there are far more original ideas....... :o

Should the Trident win, my interest will disappear. :(
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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

Post by andyg »

Just a thought, but what about the C9 or C90? 8)
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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

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andyg wrote:Just a thought, but what about the C9 or C90? 8)
Thought that idea was bined due to cost??
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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

Post by Halt »

Just a thought, but what about the C9 or C90?
I like that thought, maybe somebody can extend the poll to reflect this option and we all can change our votes (again :-) ). My main worry is the costs. For me the watch has to be very special if it is going to be above 450 pound.
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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

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andyg wrote:Another LE Diver?

I think there are far more original ideas....... :o

Should the Trident win, my interest will disappear. :(
I'm inclined to agree with you. Obviously diver's watches are very popular, but they've really been done to death at the £350 - £450 price range. Hardly a week goes by without some new micro brand popping up somewhere on the net. I really want to like the Trident but to be honest I don't think it has the individuality of the C6.

I think the best option would be a C8 or better still the C90, although at that price I'd be out of the running for one.

Just my two pennorth.
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Re: What should be the basis for the new LE?

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I put one in for the C8. Hot!