nathanclarinet wrote:It has shades of the MonoPusher design about it, I love the rehaut with blued numbers, the cross hair is a nice touch and the if the date wheel surround is as nicely presented as on the mock up, it will be great. I can see this being a really versatile watch and I as I don't have any white faced watches, I would be most happy with this.
2013 FLE – Design Elimination Poll
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And I quote......
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I was thinking of the Nomos Club. Hands and case are almost identical to A There is, in fact, a significant difference in size but that is not apparent on the photographs
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Hmm...long thin hands are common to many styles of watch....and i disagree with the case. The lugs are totally different on the Nomos. In fact,i would say that there is basically nothing to design A that is reminiscent of a Nomos Club (IMHO of course!)robinbarke wrote:I was thinking of the Nomos Club. Hands and case are almost identical to A There is, in fact, a significant difference in size but that is not apparent on the photographs
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Re: 2013 FLE – Design Elimination Poll
I can see the similarity with the hands but that is all. If you look at the C7 Mk I and C20 then it is that style of hands.
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My prediction is that "A" is going to stroll to victory overall.
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I would like "C" to win it as its different to the norm but at this stage I can't see myself being able to afford it so I won't vote again to be fair
Fantastic work and designs by all in the FLEC and I hope to get one sometime, maybe 2014
Fantastic work and designs by all in the FLEC and I hope to get one sometime, maybe 2014
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Re: 2013 FLE – Design Elimination Poll
Not neccessarily. The majority of the 81 people voting to eliminate design B could prefer design C as their final choice.highway62 wrote:My prediction is that "A" is going to stroll to victory overall.
ie as of this post 156 people have voted...of which 24 wish to eliminate A. Lets assume those 24 therefore vote for design C on the next round. Similarly,the 51 wishing to reject design C then vote for design A.
So far we have A-51 & C-24
But the 81 who have voted to reject design B could go either way..maybe 60 of them prefer design C over A. Which would give C the edge.
Ayway...you get my drift.
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Re: 2013 FLE – Design Elimination Poll
I still have hopes for design 'C'. Assuming 'B' is out, in the next round the current 'B' Eliminators' get to choose between A and C. And I can see that group vote differently than the current 'A'+'C' group. The current 'B" eliminator group is about the same size as the current 'A'+'C' group so I'd like to think no outcome is obvious yet.highway62 wrote:My prediction is that "A" is going to stroll to victory overall.
I have a feeling that a lot of people will balance a higher appreciation for design 'A' with the feeling that 'C' is more suited for a FLE because it differs more from current offerings and FLE-2009.
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That's hardly the riskiest of predictions! It was obvious about 10 minutes after the poll opened that A will be the eventual winner even before the waste of time shoot out takes place. There won't be any X factor style tension built up with an overlong pause to announce the winner in this contest.highway62 wrote:My prediction is that "A" is going to stroll to victory overall.
Just a shame its the plainest, least inspiring risk free design on offer, but its guaranteed to sell out faster than the more avant garde C design would, which is perhaps the most important thing considering the 2011 model is still available
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Agreed - certainly the voting is pointing that way and judging by the way the last forum vote (blue scooter, red jag) went, the most popular remains so throughout.highway62 wrote:My prediction is that "A" is going to stroll to victory overall.
It will be interesting to see how many people cast votes each round.
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I have revisited this thread to see if any of the watches have grown on me. Sorry to say that C still has the 'Eek!' factor for me; I could never see that being on my wrist.
B I am indifferent about, so A is still the winner. However, there is a danger of it being so plain as to be boring, but I'm sure with a couple of tweaks it could be lifted to something very nice. Would it take a blue alligator C9 strap?
B I am indifferent about, so A is still the winner. However, there is a danger of it being so plain as to be boring, but I'm sure with a couple of tweaks it could be lifted to something very nice. Would it take a blue alligator C9 strap?
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lloyd_m wrote:I have revisited this thread to see if any of the watches have grown on me. Sorry to say that C still has the 'Eek!' factor for me; I could never see that being on my wrist.
B I am indifferent about, so A is still the winner. However, there is a danger of it being so plain as to be boring, but I'm sure with a couple of tweaks it could be lifted to something very nice. Would it take a blue alligator C9 strap?
AFAIK these are the final designs & would only be lightly tweaked for ease of production, not to alter the actual design elements or style
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Who is the design genius on the FLEC who came up with the full dial diameter crosshairs on A. As far as I can see they are not only original but they may be unique. Chanel have something close but not full depth/width, similar to C. Anyone identify precedents for this? Well done whoever!
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I have had several looks but still feel that none of them are attractive enough for me to be spending my £450 on one. If forced A would be the winner but as others have said it is a bit akin to the C20 FLE and and a bit plain. Sorry guys I just do not like the other two at all. It is interesting to read all the comments and I hope the 100 sell out again this year.
Anybody who likes B or C want to bribe me to vote out A?
Anybody who likes B or C want to bribe me to vote out A?
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Re: 2013 FLE – Design Elimination Poll
It is a forum watch voted on by members of the forum. So I do not see why you should not vote just because you think that you won't buy one. Which one would you like to see as a Forum LE?
I had similar misgivings about the C20 FLE that it was a bit plain and boring but it grew to be one of my favourite watches. Do not dismiss a watch as it looks too simple. Just look at the C5. Getting a simple watch like that to look good takes effort.
It is interesting the comments on some of the designs as the fLEC have worked on these (and ones that did not get through our voting system) for weeks and know where the design came from and why it was changed the way it was to be what is in front of you now. It is a bit sad when a design gets called amateurish. There wa a lot of thought and discussion (and dissension) that went into each design. But I suppose all three are amateurish as none of the FLEC are professional designers.
I had similar misgivings about the C20 FLE that it was a bit plain and boring but it grew to be one of my favourite watches. Do not dismiss a watch as it looks too simple. Just look at the C5. Getting a simple watch like that to look good takes effort.
It is interesting the comments on some of the designs as the fLEC have worked on these (and ones that did not get through our voting system) for weeks and know where the design came from and why it was changed the way it was to be what is in front of you now. It is a bit sad when a design gets called amateurish. There wa a lot of thought and discussion (and dissension) that went into each design. But I suppose all three are amateurish as none of the FLEC are professional designers.
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