Got to sympathise with you here tyke. I remember when my c9 fle landed and I wanted to love it but it just didn't do it for me. I tried to get on with it by changing straps etc. (which I note is already happening with this fle) but I couldnt shake the feeling of disappointment after a long wait. It went back but I did get a steinhart nav b chrono dlc to replace it which was a completely different experience when it arrived. Ian is right, give it the weekend and see what you think after a bit of a wear.Tyke wrote:Mine has arrived.
It's clean, crisp & elegant, has a nice weight to it but is not too heavy. I'm probably in a minority, but I actually like the strap although I can see the appeal of the tan ones & think it could work with a dark blue strap as well.
Is it for me...... sadly no, I don't think it is. I so wanted to like it but on opening the box I didn't get that intangible feeling that I've experienced on opening just about every other CWL parcel that has landed on my desk. I'll ponder it over the weekend to see if it grows on me, but if not this one will be appearing in Sales Corner on Monday.
Congratulations to all those who have theirs & love them, I'm sure it will be a much sought after classic in the next few years.
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I unfortunately will have to wait till the new year for mine but from the photos it is well worth the wait! Beautiful watch I can't wait!
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Just got back from trip abroad. Emailed Wera as requested; she's just replied to say she will call me tomorrow to arrange payment. Could have mine in hand by weekend.
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Does that make 15 left? That's pretty good going I thinktheaub wrote:Just got back from trip abroad. Emailed Wera as requested; she's just replied to say she will call me tomorrow to arrange payment. Could have mine in hand by weekend.
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Counted 16 still not taken. I bagged #86 some months ago. Still pretty good though - I agree.Cirrus wrote:Does that make 15 left? That's pretty good going I thinktheaub wrote:Just got back from trip abroad. Emailed Wera as requested; she's just replied to say she will call me tomorrow to arrange payment. Could have mine in hand by weekend.
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Wera just called and one minute ago got confirmation email: it's on its way and will arrive tomorrow. What a nice lady.
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She is, and huzzah!theaub wrote:Wera just called and one minute ago got confirmation email: it's on its way and will arrive tomorrow. What a nice lady.
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Great newstheaub wrote:Wera just called and one minute ago got confirmation email: it's on its way and will arrive tomorrow. What a nice lady.
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I have purchased a 2013 FLE today..Very nice too. Thats my first CWL...but not the last ..would like a 2011 FLE.!!!
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2013 C10 FLE..
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2013 C10 FLE..
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Ladies Coral White and Black.
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Omega planet ocean.
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Congratulations!
I hope you are thrilled upon arrival!
I hope you are thrilled upon arrival!
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Mine just arrived! Went for the twin roll strap. Photos to follow. Pleased; like it very much indeed.
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Great news! Looking forward to your impressions.theaub wrote:Mine just arrived! Went for the twin roll strap. Photos to follow. Pleased; like it very much indeed.
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I've finally figured out why I didn't click with my FLE when it arrived.
Having spent a bit of time looking at the CWL website pondering their latest offer it struck me when I got to the C20's. It's the bezel. Love the look of brushed bezels / case or polished bezel / case, but not in this instance the mix of the two. I think that's why the computer renditions appealed more to me that the finished article, the finish contrast wasn't so great.
Having spent a bit of time looking at the CWL website pondering their latest offer it struck me when I got to the C20's. It's the bezel. Love the look of brushed bezels / case or polished bezel / case, but not in this instance the mix of the two. I think that's why the computer renditions appealed more to me that the finished article, the finish contrast wasn't so great.
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That is interesting - I love that combination...Tyke wrote:I've finally figured out why I didn't click with my FLE when it arrived.
Having spent a bit of time looking at the CWL website pondering their latest offer it struck me when I got to the C20's. It's the bezel. Love the look of brushed bezels / case or polished bezel / case, but not in this instance the mix of the two. I think that's why the computer renditions appealed more to me that the finished article, the finish contrast wasn't so great.
The bit I find most difficult is that the whole watch - seconds hand / minute markers / cross hairs / case are all very delicate - but the two main hands and the major markers are much chunkier due to the lume...
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