C20 Lido Black

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Re: C20 Lido Black

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Have to agree with Robin CB - White on black background would be much better.

Does anyone know what the estimated price point will be, and if the case back will be see through to see the movement?

Of the new releases, this one would tempt me the most.
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neiltallen wrote:Have to agree with Robin CB - White on black background would be much better.

Does anyone know what the estimated price point will be, and if the case back will be see through to see the movement?

Of the new releases, this one would tempt me the most.
Can't see why it will not cost the same as the existing (white) C20. The same goes for the caseback. The existing watch has a viewing window, so I expect this version would.. :)
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Re: C20 Lido Black

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Not for me; much prefer white dial on the C20.
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Kip wrote:C20 Lido Black

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Quoted the OP to get it on page two.

Who do I make the cheque out to and can I have #0001 please. 8)
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Dr Feelgood wrote:
Kip wrote:C20 Lido Black

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Quoted the OP to get it on page two.

Who do I make the cheque out to and can I have #0001 please. 8)
Sadly serial number 1 Always stays at CWL.
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Re: C20 Lido Black

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Not a lot going for it in my view. Might look better with a steel bracelet in view of the case design. Pity no-one bothered to synchronise second and minute hands for an official shot!

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robinbarke wrote:Not a lot going for it in my view. Might look better with a steel bracelet in view of the case design. Pity no-one bothered to synchronise second and minute hands for an official shot!

Robin
I think you need the second hand like that to be able to visually see it / not have it obstructed by one of the markers... As it is an automatic with a sweeping hand surely that is a valid position for the second hand?

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robinbarke wrote:Not a lot going for it in my view. Might look better with a steel bracelet in view of the case design. Pity no-one bothered to synchronise second and minute hands for an official shot!

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akirk wrote:
robinbarke wrote:Not a lot going for it in my view. Might look better with a steel bracelet in view of the case design. Pity no-one bothered to synchronise second and minute hands for an official shot!

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I think you need the second hand like that to be able to visually see it / not have it obstructed by one of the markers... As it is an automatic with a sweeping hand surely that is a valid position for the second hand?

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The point is... Since the seconds hand is at roughly 33 seconds, the minute hand should be roughly half way between minute markers...
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highway62 wrote:
robinbarke wrote:Not a lot going for it in my view. Might look better with a steel bracelet in view of the case design. Pity no-one bothered to synchronise second and minute hands for an official shot!

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As if anyone but "Captain Negativity" gives a toss.....
Can't see any need for the personal insults...
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Re: C20 Lido Black

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downer wrote:
akirk wrote:
robinbarke wrote:Not a lot going for it in my view. Might look better with a steel bracelet in view of the case design. Pity no-one bothered to synchronise second and minute hands for an official shot!

Robin
I think you need the second hand like that to be able to visually see it / not have it obstructed by one of the markers... As it is an automatic with a sweeping hand surely that is a valid position for the second hand?

Alasdair
The point is... Since the seconds hand is at roughly 33 seconds, the minute hand should be roughly half way between minute markers...
Fair point :)
I suspect that most folks wont be eagle-eyed enough to notice... But yes that would be nice :)

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Re: C20 Lido Black

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highway62 wrote:
robinbarke wrote:Not a lot going for it in my view. Might look better with a steel bracelet in view of the case design. Pity no-one bothered to synchronise second and minute hands for an official shot!

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As if anyone but "Captain Negativity" gives a toss.....
Some of us regard a watch as a precision instrument and therefore certain aspects of its appearance and performance are important. Not sure what your criteria are Highway.

(Thanks Richard)

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Re: C20 Lido Black

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Not even sure that this is a photo so it may be that the "artist/designer" has never been told about alignment of the hands.
Education issue?
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Re: C20 Lido Black

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I am pretty sure that this is nothing more than a drawing that was meant for internal use. I think it was probably done quickly without regard for exact placement of the hands.

I see no reason for concerns as I am quite sure that Fraser is aware of proper hand placement for finished work. :)
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Re: C20 Lido Black

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downer wrote:The point is... Since the seconds hand is at roughly 33 seconds, the minute hand should be roughly half way between minute markers...
Since the seconds and minute hand are not hard-linked, this would still be a possible position, right? Usually I try to be as accurate as possible when setting a watch, but when I'm in a hurry I might not pay too much attention to the exact position of the minute and seconds hand and end up with something like seen in the picture.
Now, if you were talking about the minute and hour hand, you might have a point...
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