Thanks to senior member Ianblyth from the Christopher Ward Forum for collating the transcript from the yearly chat with the big man himself. I have put it on one large web page to make it easier to read, rather than downloading the large Word Document. Enjoy!

Christopher Ward London Forum Chat 21st June 2013

Introductions

@ RustyinRochester – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:56 pm

Greetings from upstate New York USA. I shall be with you for about half the chat.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:56 pm

Hi Guys…

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:56 pm

What time is it across the pond?

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:56 pm

Hi Chris

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:56 pm

hey chris

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:56 pm

Welcome Chris.

@ Viognier – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:56 pm

Viognier just arrived in time!

@ welshlad – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:57 pm

Hi Chris

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:57 pm

Evening Chris

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:57 pm

Hi Chris

@ Viognier – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:57 pm

Hello Chris!

@ Beastmaster – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:57 pm

Hi Chris

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:57 pm

evening chris

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:57 pm

greetings from Brazil Chris!

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:57 pm

Gday chris

@ RustyinRochester – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:57 pm

Chris? Chris who?

@ Clach77 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:58 pm

Evening all

@ Paul Drawmer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:58 pm

Good evening everyone!

@ atnits – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:58 pm

Hi all

@ wizziethewiz – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:58 pm

evening all

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:58 pm

ding….over to you Kip…how do you want to play it

@ welshlad – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:58 pm

Hi Wera!

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:58 pm

IHi Wera! Glad you made it!

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:59 pm

Hi Wera

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:59 pm

Hey Wera!

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:59 pm

evening wera

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:59 pm

Hello Darling…I’m working lete

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:59 pm

hi wera!

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:59 pm

Ah the lovely wera

@ Viognier – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:59 pm

Hello from Canada Wera!

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:59 pm

Are we ready?

@ MiniMpi – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:59 pm

Hi Wera

@ moriarty – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:59 pm

Yes

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:59 pm

yup

@ wizziethewiz – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:59 pm

fraser ! Chris!!!! hello

First Question – Basel

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:59 pm

You seemed less than thrilled with Basel this year Anything that did catch your eye?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:00 pm

only the size of the stands

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:00 pm

Hello there Wera!

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:00 pm

and the lack of real innovation

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:00 pm

it seemed they all put so much effort in to beating each other

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:00 pm

hi wera.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:01 pm

they forgot about what really counts

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:01 pm

the product

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:01 pm

it was the worst trade show for innovation ever

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:01 pm

grahamH joining in…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:01 pm

the only +ve is we dont show there and saved ourselves about £22m

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:02 pm

That Hublot Ferrari looked pretty minging I gotta say…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:02 pm

rolex had some nice straps

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:02 pm

is that Hublot or Hubris

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:02 pm

Ok closer to home…How about an obvious question that many want to know…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:02 pm

go on then

C61

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:03 pm

When does the C61 get released?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:03 pm

the c61 is ready

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:03 pm

but the bracelt is not

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:04 pm

so i dont really want to launch with only straps

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:04 pm

so sometime in august is favourite

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:04 pm

fras can show you the line up

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:04 pm

I think

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:04 pm

as you will see

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:04 pm

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:05 pm

the date position appears differnet due to the movement

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:05 pm

can’t see that fras!

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:05 pm

whoops

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:05 pm

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:05 pm

cannae see it fras

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:05 pm

aaaaahh

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:05 pm

I’ll sack him tomorrow

@ ianblyth – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:05 pm

page not found when you go to the url

@ wizziethewiz – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:05 pm

no you won’t !

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:06 pm

the case is 38mm and the colours etc are all the same as the current range

@ Clach77 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:06 pm

Clearly not visible on an iPad

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:06 pm

Saved by the Wiz!

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:06 pm

technical hitch for fras..

@ Paul Drawmer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:06 pm

nor on PC

Survey

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:06 pm

IN the meantime…Most recent survey..what did you learn and what was requested?

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:06 pm

or on my iMac

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:06 pm

38mm bluey sounds nice!!

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:07 pm

Will the bracelet be brushed, or still have a lot of polish like the C60?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:07 pm

The survey was good actually… its the 4th time we have done it…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:07 pm

so we are beginning to read trends

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:07 pm

most trends are upwards in terms of value perception

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:07 pm

and product liking etc… but we also learned some stuff about you lot

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:07 pm

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:08 pm

phew

@ Paul Drawmer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:08 pm

eh?

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:08 pm

sorry guys my mouse slipped

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:08 pm

several times!!

@ wizziethewiz – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:08 pm

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:08 pm

eg … your not very keen on seiko, tissot or swatch

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:08 pm

C60 erratic quality though. C61 same supplier?

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:08 pm

Is that blue same as scooter blue?

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:08 pm

Hello all

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:09 pm

and you do like to aspire or already own

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:09 pm

Blue is cool!!

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:09 pm

Omega, rolex in a lot of instances and Tag

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:09 pm

so we are pleased to be associated there and not in the lower echylons

Quality

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:10 pm

we sell more c60s than anything else so in quality

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:10 pm

terms its no better or worse than any other watch

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:10 pm

wise

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:10 pm

however the incidence of failure is higher as there

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:11 pm

are a lot more out there…

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:11 pm

c60 no longer the exclusive piece it was a year ago

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:11 pm

The survey asked for individual wants…any trends there?

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:11 pm

What is the percentage return for failure chris?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:11 pm

the main problem we found was that our supplier changed the way the bezel was constructed and we have already reverted to a new better standard…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:12 pm

over the coming months we will make further improvements…some of which are aesthetic and some of which will be technical

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:12 pm

Sorry, improvements to the C60?

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:13 pm

Still catching up…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:13 pm

returns come in for many reason… main one being i bought this for my wife …

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:13 pm

and she wants a blue one instead

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:13 pm

Timescale? Shall I wait before buying another?!

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:13 pm

chris any plans for a rose gold j2 ?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:13 pm

of the quality issues its less than 3% … then this in turn is split into

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:14 pm

servicing

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:14 pm

problems caused by the customer

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:14 pm

and then problems that have developed since it leaving here- not the of the customers making

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:14 pm

this is around 1% and getting lower

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:15 pm

Ok thanks

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:15 pm

timescale = spring 2014

@ RustyinRochester – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:15 pm

While on the C60 topic, and plans to bring the Kingfisher back?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:15 pm

rose gold j2 – assume yoy mean the SP

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:15 pm

Thanks Chris

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:15 pm

kingfisher

@ Beastmaster – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:15 pm

or a Chrono C60

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:16 pm

one of my old favourites…why not

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:16 pm

Would love to see a C60 chrono

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:16 pm

Chrono C6. Wow!

@ Viognier – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:16 pm

Hi Chris – would C60 improvements + ceramic bezel?

C60 Mk II Thoughts

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:16 pm

we were thinking about a Mk2 for 2014… if there is a groundswell we will definitely do it

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:16 pm

C60

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:16 pm

I think we could start looking to upgrade our c60s in the future….

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:17 pm

I think that an MKII Kingfisher would work.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:17 pm

and this is likely to be 2014… obviously executions like this always put pressure on price …upwards that is

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:17 pm

sorry ,meant jumping hour rose gold

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:17 pm

….. movement prices are already going up because of supply / demand reasons which we are all aware of….

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:17 pm

Then ceramic on top… of course we can do … but it comes at a cost…

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:17 pm

Would it be possible during such an upgrade to align the date wheel text with the rest of the text? This is this only thing stopping me buying a C60… ‘cos I am a bit odd

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:17 pm

Putting in an exhibition back compromises ATM to a degree so may not be the best of moves…

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:18 pm

Personally. biggest bugbear is polished C60 centre links make one overly careful wearing. Would prefer brushed!

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:18 pm

… and of course the movement then has to be more decorative so the price and leadtimes go up and out…

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:18 pm

You see in house cw movements in near future

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:18 pm

Speaking of movements…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:18 pm

But certainly we are always looking to improve and this watch is one of our best sellers … so it is high on the agenda for an uplift…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:18 pm

but we are conscious of rising costs. There were calls for bigger and smaller models also….

In House Movements – British

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:18 pm

In house movements aside from JJ developments…current thoughts.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:18 pm

smaller… its on the way…38mm

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:19 pm

Maybe CW could collaborate with Bremont on a British movement

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:19 pm

in house movements hmmm

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:19 pm

Good smaller is better!

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:19 pm

give me some space here chaps

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:19 pm

i’ll giove you whats in my head

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:19 pm

The 42mm works very well I find. But 38mm sensible next step.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:20 pm

I see Bremont were in the Telegraph today talking about …stuff… apparently there are

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:20 pm

no other watchmakers in the UK … or so I am led to believe… Roger Smith must have defected to Switzerland and Robert Loomes

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:20 pm

must have fallen down a pot hole somewhere up north.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:20 pm

The fact is ..as far as I am concerned…and I may be alone on this…

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:20 pm

Yes – this was noted in the Forum

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:21 pm

at least outsode of CW… there is no way that movements can be built in the UK

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:21 pm

on an industrial scale that would satisfy our growth and demand…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:21 pm

not in my lifetime anyway… there isn’t the infrastructure here….

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:21 pm

That’s why we don’t make a song and dance about being british made… what

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:21 pm

Shame but not surprised

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:21 pm

does that mean anyway….. stick the last 7 screws in the back …

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:22 pm

and put made in Britain on the dial… not sure that’s really right is it…morally wrong in my head albeit legally OK…. And also to say British Made

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:22 pm

British “Assembled”…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:22 pm

and have a swiss movement in the watch …which I believe is an important bit of the watch…

@ atnits – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:22 pm

British straps could be a possibility I guess?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:22 pm

is also a bit iffy in my book… so we are a british brand

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:22 pm

Fact…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:22 pm

that uses the best movements (they come from Switzerland) Fact

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:23 pm

Absolutely the right stance

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:23 pm

And would love to see a resurgence in British watchmaking Fact

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:23 pm

But its not going to be like or challenge Switzerland in my lifetime.

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:23 pm

Could you foresee using Chinese movements if their quality improved?

Movements

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:23 pm

so that brings us to the kips question

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:24 pm

And how do you replace ETA when they supply you with zero….

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:24 pm

Or kinetic? or solar? or is that sacrilege?!

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:24 pm

we also still have access to the Eta movement in diminishing qtys whilst Sellita build up their production. Some other brands that have sat on their hands may not be so fortunate…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:24 pm

… and we are already being asked if we would like to take Chinese movements … disassemble them in Switzerland…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:25 pm

give them a bit of spit and polish and call them Swiss made… well no thanks form here… but there are brands doing that….

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:25 pm

Any quality difference between ETA and Sellita?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:25 pm

And even submarining Chinese movements and passing off as Swiss…Provenance is everything to us, everything to me

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:25 pm

we already open about hands , dials cases being made in China…

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:25 pm

How is Sellita doing in replacing ETA with a lot of orders? they are holding up ok, quantity and quality wise?

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:25 pm

This is good to know

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:25 pm

just like the other brands – made in china that is

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:25 pm

not being open… and that’s the way its going to stay.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:26 pm

Probably worth having a look at Mikes Blog post Baselworld and ask yourself

@ RustyinRochester – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:26 pm

Glad to see your position on correct movement labeling, Chris.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:26 pm

… why apart form the really big heritage brands in Hall 1 do hardly any of the other

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:26 pm

brands tell you what movements are in their watches… its probably because they are trying to be something they are not

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:26 pm

…. Manufactures….

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:26 pm

In fact we are closer to that than most…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:27 pm

We have been working on our own movement … in fact its

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:27 pm

so secret I know have to type it in white….

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:27 pm

…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:27 pm

…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:27 pm

… so there you have it… and that why are Partnership in Swizerland is so important

@ Bahnstormer_vRS – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:27 pm

lol

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:27 pm

You need to work on your steganographic skillz

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:28 pm

… ooops I nearly typed SwizzleLand!

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:28 pm

Is it time for you and fraser to dazzle us with pictures of upcoming goodies?

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:28 pm

good thing I have my xray glasses on

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:28 pm

rival to the (more accurate) co-axial? Or is that patented for Omega only, so one cannot copy?

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:28 pm

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:28 pm

J

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:28 pm

The partnership we have out there is hand in hand with us …we are

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:28 pm

Moving on then…Bluebird series..LY you mentioned a mechanical….still in the plan?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:28 pm

almost like one company and we have access to some of the greatest talent money can buy and we will use it effectively

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:28 pm

… in fact it may surprise you to know that in the league table of top 152 brands in Switzerland

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:28 pm

…we are …sorry would be 75th in volume terms

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:29 pm

… and in terms of Cosc… we would be fighting for a champions league place.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:29 pm

sorry USA…thats football or soccer

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:29 pm

So British brand – yes and the biggest in the Luxury arena

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:29 pm

Made in Britain.. – no but fully support whats going

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:29 pm

on with other brands like Schofield, Loomes, Meridian

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:30 pm

{hope there is a picture of the Typhoon}

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:30 pm

to name a few… and of course lets not forget Roger Smith… Hes proper made in Britain

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:30 pm

rant over

Typhoon

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:30 pm

typhoon…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:30 pm

fras

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:30 pm

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:31 pm

IWC top gun!

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:31 pm

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:31 pm

ok let me explain some bits

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:31 pm

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:31 pm

The case is titanium skeleton and ceramic shell…all the bits are titanium and the design clues are taken from the Typhoon multi role combat jet. The RAF boys will love it down in the Falklands…

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:31 pm

It better not be a ceramic case like IWC?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:31 pm

Go 3 sqn by the way

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:31 pm

That’s what I call the true test of a watch… as it’s a price point up

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:32 pm

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:32 pm

… tested beyond insurance!

@ bradjhomes – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:32 pm

Oooh. Pretty. Like the roundel

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:32 pm

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:32 pm

Around £1500… not sure how that compares with the top gun these days…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:32 pm

but pretty well I would wager.

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:32 pm

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:32 pm

looks good Chris

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:32 pm

Nice details and hints of the blackhawk.

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:33 pm

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:33 pm

7750?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:33 pm

the fonts are all RAf OFFICAIL TYPHOON

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:33 pm

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:33 pm

Gorgeous. Water Resistance?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:33 pm

THE ROUNDEL IS THE LOW VIZ COLOURS THEY USE

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:33 pm

Will the ceramic case be stronger than the IWC? they’ve had a few quality issues

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:33 pm

LEAKS LIKE A SIEVE

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:33 pm

vg

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:34 pm

THEY DONT KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:34 pm

ITS TESTING FINE HERE

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:34 pm

oops caps

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:34 pm

what case is it using?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:34 pm

whats the main issue they are having

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:34 pm

shattering

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:34 pm

Don’t worry, We know you weren’t shouting

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:35 pm

its a take on the c10/c8 iwth titianium sleleton and ceramic

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:35 pm

They don’t tend to survive impacts well, so door handles and table edges are dangerous

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:35 pm

Lot more money tho!

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:35 pm

Prpjected release?

@ MiniMpi – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:35 pm

Looks great Chris

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:35 pm

this autumn…like to say september

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:36 pm

How robust is a ceramic watch though? I would Fear for it ;(

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:36 pm

me too

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:36 pm

Sorry to be a ‘pooper’ , but, yes it looks great.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:36 pm

so why the call for ceramic over aluminium or steel bezels

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:36 pm

on the c60

@ Bahnstormer_vRS – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:36 pm

Superb; better sell my C40 and start saving . . .

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:36 pm

good point

@ bradjhomes – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:36 pm

Ceramics (like Rado) simply don’t scratch, but they do shatter!

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:36 pm

good point chirs

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:37 pm

ceramic bezels seem to have the same problems

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:37 pm

Personally, I’d prefer a sapphire bezel

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:37 pm

i think you have to think what you will be using a watch like that for though. its not going to be your beater is it?

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:37 pm

bronze is the way forward

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:37 pm

ha ha

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:37 pm

Rolex say their ceramic bezels are more scratch resistant

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:37 pm

I Like it Chris. Add it to the list.

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:37 pm

good point, so why is it ceramic?

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:38 pm

looks great

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:38 pm

no 13?

Bluebird

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:38 pm

Bluebird series..LY you mentioned a mechanical….still in the plan?

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:38 pm

Yes please

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:38 pm

Nah – grow your watch case from single carbon crystal – thats going to be solid

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:38 pm

definitely still in the plan

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:38 pm

too early to share anything with you right now

@ Helix Von Smelix – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:38 pm

Worldtimer?

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:38 pm

wizzie, can you stick me down for #17?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:38 pm

but it will almost

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:39 pm

probably be a mechanical

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:39 pm

I personally prefere 1,2,3 rather than 5,10,15 as main numerals. Any chance?

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:39 pm

For this year or next?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:39 pm

on the typhoon…too late

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:39 pm

mchat.php#

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:39 pm

oops

Worldtimer

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:40 pm

I see worldtimer

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:40 pm

Before I ask you to show us what else you have…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:40 pm

ready for that

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:40 pm

yes kip

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:40 pm

Go ahead

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:40 pm

fras

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:40 pm

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:40 pm

Ohhhhhhh

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:40 pm

Oooh.

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:40 pm

olala

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:40 pm

bold!

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:40 pm

@ Tomsolo – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:40 pm

jaw drop….

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:40 pm

Yes please

@ bradjhomes – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

Woahhh

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

Cirrus types in cc details

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

aaahhhh!

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

OH god

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

Yes yes yes

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

like it

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

nice looking

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

c9 case?

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

This is going to be expensive

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

@ atnits – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

v pretty

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

yes with 22mm lugs

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

How much?

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

nice glow!

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

wider opening

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

Get thee behind me…

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

any chance that the city dots are also lumed??

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

1750ish

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:41 pm

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:42 pm

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:42 pm

we are attempting it…but because of the size its may not work

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:42 pm

i guess I can sell all my CW watches and get it

@ moriarty – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:42 pm

Start saving now !

@ MiniMpi – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:42 pm

Oh God that’s gorgeous

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:42 pm

Damn that baby on the way

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:43 pm

Two reveals, two added to the list

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:43 pm

new logo really coming into its own

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:43 pm

heirloom

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:43 pm

Looks like I know where my yearly bonus is going

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:43 pm

size?

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:43 pm

Haha!

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:43 pm

Is there a higher res image of the back?

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:43 pm

It sems to have made an impression Chris.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:43 pm

fras

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:43 pm

43mm

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:43 pm

So may have just posted i missed the price . Anyone?

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:43 pm

Very

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

1750ish

Tease for magazine

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

38mm opening

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

circa 1750

@ bradjhomes – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

1750 stefs

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

But then we are somewhat impressionable

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

43 is great

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

Thanks

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

shame JJ only works in C9

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

there will be an indepth piece in the new mag on this one

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

This chat exploded once world timer entered

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

will post high res imagery up after this chat guys

@ wizziethewiz – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

already started a serial number request list on the world timer some weeks ago! email me if you want a specific number

@ welshlad – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

very nice – both the WT and the Typhoon

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

how wil you achieve the dimple effect of the face?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:44 pm

we locked JJ away in a room until he came up with the answer to very difficult challenge…

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:45 pm

all ground breaking models all using c9 – likely to change?

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:45 pm

> LankyFreak – Thanks – my old eyes cant make out the detail

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:45 pm

I wont go into detail now as my head will hurt… but we think it may well be a world first

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:45 pm

How many been made?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:45 pm

its an open series

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:45 pm

Open. Great.

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:45 pm

Good decision

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:46 pm

c9 / c900 is the playground of watchmaking

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:46 pm

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:46 pm

want to see another

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

Er, yes!

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

yes please

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

yes please!

@ Paul Drawmer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

yes please

@ bradjhomes – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

Nah

@ MiniMpi – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

Yes please

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

Come on

@ Beastmaster – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

gorgeous

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

stop teasing

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

ok brad

@ Bahnstormer_vRS – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

oh go on …

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

next question

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

Oh, go on then…

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

i like the font – what i can see of it

@ moriarty – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

Teasing us !

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

cue dancing girls…

@ bradjhomes – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

Ok, ok. Please the crowds.

C800 Regulator

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

one handed watches

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

I just came

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

Pic?

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

yes please

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

some were asking

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:47 pm

yippee

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

love the regulator!

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

I can see 2 hands

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

c800 regulator

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

Fantastic

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

Yes, a regulateur. C10 case?

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

Oh – 3

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

different i suppose

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

a regulator, awesome!!

@ welshlad – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

awesome!

@ Beastmaster – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

wow

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

Keep adding them up Wera.

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

Please make it cheap chris its lovely

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

Ohhh

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

Hmm, different

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

sweet. cost?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

modified c8 case

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:48 pm

and its only bloody hand wound!

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:49 pm

on a vintage strap

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:49 pm

any chance a non numeral version of it?

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:49 pm

more hand wounds = good

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:49 pm

old radium lume

@ Bahnstormer_vRS – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:49 pm

O M G

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:49 pm

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:49 pm

Avo – too big?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:49 pm

based on Unitas

@ Paul Drawmer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:49 pm

hand wound goody!

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:49 pm

Too right!

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:49 pm

pricepriceprice

@ Beastmaster – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:49 pm

will strap fit smaller wrists than C8

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:49 pm

Shame

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:49 pm

Dont ask the price!

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:50 pm

AVO- get thee to the gym and build those wrists.

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:50 pm

ned to know

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:50 pm

just shy or around 1000 GBP

@ Helix Von Smelix – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:50 pm

nice!

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:50 pm

can’t spell…

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:50 pm

I will buy one

@ moriarty – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:50 pm

The market for skeleton watches ?

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:51 pm

When ?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:51 pm

could be August / definitely early sept

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:51 pm

looks like Sales Corner is going to be busy

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:51 pm

May have missed it but when is the world timer available? This year?

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:51 pm

Fantastic im in

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:51 pm

so is that £4000 I have to find…so far?

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:52 pm

Any plans to continue developing C900 C9JH dial styles? The simple look…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:52 pm

plus a collectors case

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:52 pm

Question not entirely related to the topic in hand, but to you have any plans to consider Eterna movements for deployment, replacing ETA’s?

C9 Harrison Day Date – new look Harrison collection

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:52 pm

The simple look

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:52 pm

A C9 Harrison Day date is on the drawing boards….

@ Helix Von Smelix – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:52 pm

Collectors case better be big, hey Kip??!!

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

C900 such a lovely pure clean look

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

But we want Johannes to modify the calendar wheels and extend outward so we can make it part of the new look Harrison collection…

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

Yup!

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

only allowed to show so much

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

sorry

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

… its early days in the design process…

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

The 500 watch kip special edition

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

Helix and Kip- you guys need a separate house for your collections

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

and Fraser is reluctant to let you see at the moment….

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

make sure the boxes git the c11 cases

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

*fit

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

besides the new C61 all the new watches seems to be £1k +. Any new models on the lower price range? £500 or so?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

Fras can you give the chaps a clue please…I know you were working on it earlier…

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

struggling

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:53 pm

Mouse slippage?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:54 pm

brain slippage methinks

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:54 pm

Cant see that pic?

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:54 pm

needs more beer

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:54 pm

good shout

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:54 pm

pass the peroni!

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:54 pm

last 2 pics are not showing…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:55 pm

anyway,,,, when fras figures out his machine…wouldnt mind some feedback

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:55 pm

stuff the peroni- mine’s a bombardier

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:55 pm

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:55 pm

whoah

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:55 pm

good shout sir

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:55 pm

best to keep up the suspense

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:55 pm

Bread and water from now on

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:55 pm

does it work on an ipad

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:55 pm

nope. day fighting with logo

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:55 pm

does on mine

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:55 pm

iPad not very well

@ Bahnstormer_vRS – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:56 pm

i’m saving pics as we go

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:56 pm

Not mine

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:56 pm

Ok on a Mac

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:56 pm

ok I’ll let you boys have a look at that one on the forum and report back

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:56 pm

Ill stick with the world timer and regulatuer

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:56 pm

OK on Linux – or at least my flavour of it

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:56 pm

ps …iwas only kidding about the ipad

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:56 pm

really?

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:56 pm

Now then now then. How about the FLE13?

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:56 pm

good looking new watches,starting to be out of my price range. As asked above.any lower priced ones?

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:57 pm

a pic of that would be lovely

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:57 pm

in Production… will get date for you on Monday

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:57 pm

I like the simpicity and the day date,price?

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:57 pm

hand borrow from the mono. are they thicker/wider for legibility

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:58 pm

Please make a C20 in black.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:58 pm

not there yet on price…. too early to say… depends on how the modification works

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:58 pm

Hopefully they’re black, right?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:58 pm

the hands are 30% up

New C20

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:58 pm

c20 in balck

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:58 pm

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:58 pm

Yes!

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:58 pm

boom, there it is

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:58 pm

baddabing

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 pm

like that you mean

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 pm

Put me down for that C20

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 pm

Yes please

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 pm

out of the park

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 pm

Yep good

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 pm

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 pm

still love the white!

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 pm

this isnt on the cards… but fras says we should do it

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 pm

Black is the new black though

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 pm

white is good but the black looks fantastic

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 pm

I would buy that C20.

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 pm

i agree with fras

@ Helix Von Smelix – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 pm

once again agree with Fraser

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:59 pm

i think the new logo makes it

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:00 pm

can i ask the reason…for it or do you mean black case like the ingenieur

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:00 pm

prefer white!

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:00 pm

latest creations

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:00 pm

impeccable taste these forum members

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:00 pm

off you go

Crown Guard Question

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:00 pm

fras have you got an image of the ingenieur with built up crown

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:00 pm

The what now?

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:01 pm

@ bradjhomes – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:01 pm

We’ve got to agree with you fras or you might not show us any more pics

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:01 pm

i prefer the detailing on the face that can only be appreciated from a darker colour. the face also resemble that of a tag aquaracer which I have always liked

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:01 pm

haha touche

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:01 pm

if we gave the c20 this treatment…what do you think…or maybe the c11

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:01 pm

if we gave the c20 this treatment…what do you think…or maybe the c11

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:01 pm

over to you

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:01 pm

what on earth…

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:01 pm

Are there plans for a super anti-mag watch like the MG or IWC-E?

@ Helix Von Smelix – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:01 pm

Nope.

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:01 pm

like the idea of built-up case around crown

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:01 pm

C11

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:01 pm

this crown guard makes it much more sportier, IMHO

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

not for me

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

anti – mag… not yet

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

c11 would look bad ass with those mods

@ Beastmaster – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

crown guard good

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

but its on the radar

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

No need

@ Bahnstormer_vRS – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

C11 for me

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

That is too complicated for me

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

Ha!

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

On radar – sorry, thought it was a joke

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

Agree regarding the crown guard.

@ welshlad – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

That IWC stylee is too OTT for me

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

not sure on the plastic crown surrounds though…could work

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

Chris..last year you unveiled a new bracelet clasp- where has this gone?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:02 pm

kip… can you put it to a vote

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

C11 over C20 for guard

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

kind of toyish look

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

A bit too busy, big date and big month?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

do the crown guards versus dont

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

if do wins the c11 or c20

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

then c11 or c20

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

vote = Yes

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

Dont

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

do

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

I like the crown guard!

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

and do again

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

Vote = Yes

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

yes

@ Bahnstormer_vRS – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

Yes; crown guards

@ moriarty – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:03 pm

Do

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

I like a crown guard, but not as a feature – as a function

@ Helix Von Smelix – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

not now!!

@ Tomsolo – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

yes

@ bradjhomes – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

Yes

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

Yes

@ ianblyth – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

No

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

I’ll put up a poll next week

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

the do’s have it. Next!

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

if it has to be done, C11.

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

Meh!

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

sorted

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

ok kip…cheers

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

C11 maybe butnot c20

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

Best sleep on that one

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:04 pm

Don’t like it…

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:05 pm

c11. But crown guards look a bit cheap

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:05 pm

the C20 has a somewhat formal feel to me, a crown guard does not go well with it. IMHO

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:05 pm

Why copy IWC?

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:05 pm

Can I ask a question now? I mean, apart from that one…

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:05 pm

Chris..last year you unveiled a new bracelet clasp- where has this gone?

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:05 pm

Any new lower price stuff

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:05 pm

not copying… I just wondered where the interest was coming

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:06 pm

Yes, what Kip said…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:06 pm

from in a black c20 all of a sudden

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:06 pm

I suspected it may have been the IWC newer ing’s

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:06 pm

I’m not a fan of white for some reason…

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:06 pm

Fair enough!

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:07 pm

in the C9 though very nice.

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:07 pm

We are over an hour Chris..you okay for a bit more?

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:07 pm

sorry being late, but when the world timer is expected to be released?

New C60 Colours and COSC C71IRR

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:07 pm

we are also working on some new c60 colours which are likely to be early next year/ a cosc version of the C71rr

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:07 pm

IRR

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:08 pm

Teal?

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:08 pm

Gold?

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:08 pm

Chris, any thoughts on greater bracelet choice esp for C60? All brushed, not polished?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:08 pm

Teal…maybe in a c60

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:08 pm

all brush would be nice

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:08 pm

its on the shortlist

@ moriarty – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:08 pm

Mesh for C60 ?

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:08 pm

Real men dont wear teal…

New Clasp

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:08 pm

one thing we did mention last chat

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:09 pm

Black!

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:09 pm

was that we were looking for a better clasp for the divers and c60

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:09 pm

Then I am not a real man. I also like quiche.

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:09 pm

get out…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:09 pm

I think I showed you the drawings…we are nearly there

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:09 pm

fras

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:09 pm

Sounds good

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:09 pm

what colour is that

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:09 pm

quiche? urg!

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:09 pm

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:09 pm

still in development phase…but this is where I am upto

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

Is it still retro fittable?

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

Oh – sepentine

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

looks nice. butterfly clasp with divers extension?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

thoughts

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

Classy

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

Looks tidy.

@ mabotham – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

looks good

@ moriarty – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

Looks good

@ Tomsolo – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

nice

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

put one of those on back order for me please, thats a great piece of engineering

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

has it changed much from the one we handled at the focus group?

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

Love it.

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

Looks complex

@ Helix Von Smelix – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

very nice

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

can you send me one to test : )

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

Retro-fittable?

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

a ‘glidelock’ is a good idea

@ welshlad – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:10 pm

Looks excellent

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:11 pm

Very engineered

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:11 pm

does away with the pins and micro adjust is possible from both sides

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:11 pm

@ Clach77 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:11 pm

It confuses me !!

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:11 pm

would suit the C11 or a brushed C60 strap

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:11 pm

If you got the bugs out I am still in favor.

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:11 pm

Missing some branding?

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:11 pm

chunky,nice

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:11 pm

I volunteer to beta it

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:11 pm

*bracellet

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:11 pm

Does look a little complicated. Hope buttons don’t all stick out too much…

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:11 pm

you have to open the buterfly clasp and pull out the expension and only then micro adjust?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:11 pm

it will be branded of course

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:12 pm

then open again and put away the diver extension?

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:12 pm

looks like a lovely piece of eingineering

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:12 pm

Any other pics to share?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:12 pm

can be adjusted when worn

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:12 pm

Retro fit with older bracelets?

New Buckle – Patented

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:13 pm

we are also working with our partner in Switzerland who has developed a new buckle

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:13 pm

Adjust when worn without worrying about hitting the open clasp?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:13 pm

cant show you pics as we are getting it patented

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:13 pm

HUzzah for patents! Is that a CW forst?

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:13 pm

First?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:14 pm

but basically over time we will introduce this buckle across the range (first yes)

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:14 pm

ok, i think i got how it works. Looks great and im in for one..

@ MiniMpi – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:14 pm

Interested in the buckle

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:14 pm

if you seach Dexel buckles

@ MiniMpi – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:14 pm

Thank you Chris

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:15 pm

http://www.dexel.ch/produits/index.asp

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:15 pm

they basically supply all the bigger brands… the buckle alone costs almost 50chf to buy from the manufacturer but we can do it for only 40% of the price…and then only apply our mark up… not the bradd pitt equivalent… so i think we can have a really good upgrade for relatively little

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:15 pm

The deployant or the plongeur?

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:16 pm

Dexel look well engineered

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:16 pm

ours is similar but different of course as they have a patent too

@ Viognier – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:16 pm

chris – will it fit older C60 22mm lugs and the case?

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:16 pm

they look excellent

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:16 pm

there will be a piece on the buckle in the next nmag

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:17 pm

it will fit older cases

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:17 pm

Looks like a good mag coming…

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:17 pm

the beauty about our buckle is

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:17 pm

it will allow the leather to sit against the wrist

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:17 pm

Plongeur looks great. And different to 99.9% of people ..

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:17 pm

and the loops are no longer required

@ MiniMpi – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:18 pm

They look cool. Getting myself one for my Trident hopefully so

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:18 pm

As new lines are on the high price point, appreciate upgrades that will fit current models

@ Remus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:18 pm

intriguing

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:18 pm

Very interesting Chris

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:18 pm

Strap goes underneath?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:18 pm

yes

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:19 pm

arent we just marvellous

@ bradjhomes – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:19 pm

Good for allergies. Also for comfort I guess

@ village – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:19 pm

I hate it when i’m late to a conversation…….

C10 Cream?

@ MiniMpi – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:19 pm

C10 cream dial on the cards ?

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:19 pm

But of course!

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:19 pm

And modest to

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:19 pm

c10 cream

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:19 pm

nope

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:20 pm

Is Fraser sitting on any more photos?

@ MiniMpi – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:20 pm

Other colour dials ?

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:20 pm

Get a C8 for cream

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:20 pm

It’s real big.

@ moriarty – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:20 pm

Hopefully more photos

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:20 pm

the c8 and the lates c5 av… both were massively outsold by black.. its been a declining trend for cream

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:21 pm

more pics… not many …. we do have

@ MiniMpi – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:21 pm

Thanks for that red the cream Chris

100 Piece Ltd Ed Tease

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:21 pm

a nice 100 piece limited edition of an pld favourite coming up… but i will keep the surprise for the mag

@ MiniMpi – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:21 pm

Ref*

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:21 pm

C8 Vintage treatments selling well?

@ atnits – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:21 pm

is this when I ask about a mk3 c5a ?

C50 Blue

@ welshlad – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:22 pm

C50 Blue?

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:22 pm

..another tease

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:22 pm

vintage is doing very well…especially in black cases

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:22 pm

Anymore watches in blue is a good thing I think.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:22 pm

c50 blue…on the agenda for 2014…

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:22 pm

Not surprised!

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:22 pm

when is the mag coming out?

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:22 pm

Or a mechanical C3

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:22 pm

blue is good…no doubt about that

Mesh

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:23 pm

Chris …mesh bracelets…planning on a 20mm

@ moriarty – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:23 pm

and a 22mm mesh ?

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:23 pm

or branded 22mm?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:23 pm

c3 mechanical was on the board for 2013 but got cut…. we will consider for 2013

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:23 pm

mesh

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:23 pm

like this

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:23 pm

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:24 pm

Yup

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:24 pm

C3 mechanical better a little bigger size…?

@ moriarty – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:24 pm

Yes please

@ village – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:24 pm

like it….price?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:24 pm

we tried a trial with Staib… but I think we have got the pricing wrong

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:24 pm

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:24 pm

mech C3 sounds good!

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:24 pm

shark mesh?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:24 pm

and are investigating it…

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:24 pm

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:24 pm

C3 Auto could be legendary. Love my Mk1.

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:24 pm

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:24 pm

any plans for moonphase?

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:24 pm

@ moriarty – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:25 pm

I have just put my C60 GMT on a Staib mesh and I really like it

Moonphase

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:25 pm

moonphase

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:25 pm

Too difficult to have different sizes, and fewer adjustment links?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:25 pm

still to find a movement that works at a price point

@ welshlad – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:25 pm

Those meshes look great, but agree pricing wrong on C5

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:25 pm

mechanical that is

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:25 pm

ok, thanks

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:25 pm

Got time for a couple more questions?

Slimline C5 based Hand Wind

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:25 pm

we also working on a slimline for 2014

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

based on a c5 case… see

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

what you think

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

based on a c5 case… see

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

what you think

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

Slim C5 is a great plan

@ welshlad – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

great idea

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

YESSS! Hand wound??

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

mechanical 2801 in mind

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

how much thinner is it?

@ atnits – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

Likey

@ Mr Rick – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

Slim is good!!!!

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

Very nice.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

HW yes

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

my wife wants to know if any new ladies watches in the pipeline?

@ Paul Drawmer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

Yessss!!!!!

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

But I just bought an Antea!

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

Thiner would be better

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:26 pm

1.65 thinner

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:27 pm

U R A * Mr W!

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:27 pm

Like piaget

@ bradjhomes – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:27 pm

I’ll take your Antea

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:27 pm

HW would be best for a slimline

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:27 pm

so that makes it £4600 to find

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:27 pm

since theres already a auto version..

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:27 pm

maybe vintage in styling?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:27 pm

maybe

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:27 pm

Have you seen the retro ‘Smiths’ watches mentioned in the latest car mag? They look very good.

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:27 pm

Just gets better!

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:27 pm

Yes to vintage.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:27 pm

no send me a pic

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:28 pm

Avo not left out

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:28 pm

Steady avo

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:28 pm

Vintage style +Yes!!

@ welshlad – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:28 pm

I think you’ve made AVO’s night!

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:28 pm

I’ve woken up now!

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:28 pm

wife says Arabic numerals

@ Paul Drawmer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:28 pm

slim line centre second deck watch style please

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:28 pm

ROMAN!!

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:28 pm

Small SEc!

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:29 pm

date calendar at 6hr?

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:29 pm

yup!

no date

@ Paul Drawmer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:29 pm

no date thanks

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:29 pm

ok

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:29 pm

Date – wot for?

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:29 pm

2014?

@ atnits – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:29 pm

6 = perfect

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:29 pm

2014

@ Mr Rick – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:29 pm

no date

10^th Anniversary

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:30 pm

then we have our 10th anniversary coming up

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:30 pm

any ideas

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:30 pm

Date at 6 is fine.

@ akirk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:30 pm

date at 10?

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:30 pm

free watches all round?

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:30 pm

Free watches to forum members

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:30 pm

Super secret?

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:30 pm

Yay!

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:30 pm

ah of course

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:30 pm

Another blue FLE ?

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:30 pm

Eggtronics read my mind

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:30 pm

New logo

@ Paul Drawmer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:30 pm

re-launch C5 mk1 !

@ village – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:31 pm

10th Ann – massive GTG ………

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:31 pm

YES to Paul.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:31 pm

yes new logo on the boards

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:31 pm

rolex

@ moriarty – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:31 pm

Big party in Windsor Castle

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:31 pm

yellow face,or is that NO

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:31 pm

!!!!!!

@ Paul Drawmer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:31 pm

LOL

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:31 pm

Haha

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:31 pm

Village, thanks for the offer, we’d love to come

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:31 pm

nothing ruled out yet

@ village – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

Not sure Wera could stand all my emails again….

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

Any new case(s) styles in the works?

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

we’ll sort something soon

The Long Goodbyes

@ wizziethewiz – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

gotta go,you’re in good hands. you all know where to find me.

@ wizziethewiz – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

W

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

Cirrus wavies to Wera

@ Helix Von Smelix – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

xx

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

Nite!

@ welshlad – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

Bye Wera!

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

Later Wera!

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

Good night Wera. Talk soon.

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

G’night Wera

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

10th anniversary is tin. hmmmm not so keen on a tin watch…

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

Ttfn

@ moriarty – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

Thanks for all your help – Wera.

@ MiniMpi – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

Goodnight Wera

@ AliBar – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

Good night Wera.

@ village – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

ta ta

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:32 pm

night night dear… before you go cn you call fras a cab

@ ddav – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

Cherrio

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

NIght Wera

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

Night.

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

TTFN W, 2 emails on their. Way to you.

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

bye WerA

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

and some oval tine

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

bye Wera

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

bye Wera

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

bye Wera

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

Fras – you’re a cab!

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

are we done chaps…might just sneak last orders across the road

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

are we done chaps…might just sneak last orders across the road

@ village – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

10th Ann – tin – special tin box?

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

night night

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

Night Chris, Fras – thanks chaps!

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

haha

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

whoah 4 times

@ Paul Drawmer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:33 pm

You desreve one Chris..

@ moriarty – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Many thanks Chris and Fras

@ Helix Von Smelix – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Cheers

@ MiniMpi – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Thanks Chris

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Chris…quick one….VIP club …any thing on that?

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Yes go onchris and thanks

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

thanks guys

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

A nice pocket watch, half hunter, silver case

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Thanks Chris – news on slimline HW worth the wait!!

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Thanks for your time Chris

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

10th Ann means a watch in a very English style celebrating the brand.

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Thank you so much Chris

@ bradjhomes – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Thanks all.

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Thanks Chris. Enjoy last orders

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Thank-you Chris

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

yes we are working on something code named ReWard

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

like it!

@ AliBar – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Go get one, or two in. Thx Chris, thx Fraser.

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Excellent idea. Thanks to you all

@ welshlad – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Fantastic idea!

@ atnits – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Cheers Chris. What’ll it be?

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Clever

@ Helix Von Smelix – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

Fraser don’t give up on the chequered flag C70 GP

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

thanks

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

may take a little time… but its possible on our new platform now

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:34 pm

never!

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:35 pm

Thanks Chris, don’t forget to thank JJ

@ Helix Von Smelix – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:35 pm

teehee!

@ grahamH – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:35 pm

thanks Kip

@ Pip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:35 pm

Just caught the last bit of this – thanks for your time Chris and I look forward to reading the transcript!

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:35 pm

will do…hes over next week for the watchworld awards presentation

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:35 pm

Chris..Thanks so much for being here and the extra time.

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:35 pm

What an unusual brand ghis must be to be doing this

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:35 pm

Thanks to you as well Fraser.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:36 pm

cherrs stefs

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:36 pm

no worries sir

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:36 pm

we like unusual

@ welshlad – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:36 pm

Thanks Chris & Fraser. That was excellent.

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:36 pm

pleasure guys, night all

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:36 pm

Cris, Fraser and Wera. Thanks for the time and for talking with us

@ mikeodwyer – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:36 pm

Thanks Chris and everyone else for keeping it running without letting it get freeze on one topic

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:36 pm

@ Hans…no breakdowns

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:36 pm

Well deserved, if you’re both in town, give me a call?

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:36 pm

Thank you Mr. Ward for making watchs that are affordable.

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:36 pm

Go and get a beer now!

@ jmarchitect – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:36 pm

Thanks for the pics Fras.

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:36 pm

big thanks to Kip from all at Cw too

@ Amor Vincit Omnia – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:36 pm

Thanks all, night night!

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:37 pm

NiNight Chris

@ Christopher Ward – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:37 pm

over and out

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:37 pm

yes, good work Kip for keeping us all in order!

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:37 pm

night Chris

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:37 pm

good night

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:37 pm

high res imagery will follow early next week

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:37 pm

Talk soon Chris…. Goodnight!

@ atnits – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:37 pm

Night all

@ stefs – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:37 pm

Cheers all. Nanite

@ lankyfreak – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:37 pm

christopher ward has now left the building

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:37 pm

Thanks everyone for joining in.

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:37 pm

Beer O’clock

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:38 pm

A transcript will be posted in a few days

@ eggtronics – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:38 pm

now then Fras, tell us what hes really like!

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:38 pm

and to everyone, im very happy to be here with you guys! This forum is a great place…and Kip, after the pics i need an extra dose of meds

@ TimR – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:38 pm

Well, thanks all, that was my first online watch chat, and very interesting too. Cheers all!

@ ianblyth – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:38 pm

I have already got a transcript

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:38 pm

was mine too

@ Kip – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:38 pm

Photos from tonight’s chat will also be posted when I receive them

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:38 pm

That worldtimer is awesome

@ binnserelli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:38 pm

No euro millions win to tonight. Next week it’s mine and everyone can have a watch

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:38 pm

Why the blue strap

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:39 pm

Let’s hope they can lume the city ‘pips’

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:39 pm

Looked from the dwg that they were lumed

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:40 pm

Yes, but Chris said they were having issues with the process

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:40 pm

Sorry guys, but where there any mentions when w.timer would be available?

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:40 pm

i might have missed it

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:40 pm

were

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:40 pm

Screen printing a lume overlay would work I think

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:41 pm

2014 was mentioned

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:41 pm

thanks

@ village – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:41 pm

I’m guessing i missed loads of good stuff……serves me right for being forgetful i suppose.

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:42 pm

Andy, you’re gonna need another credit card

@ village – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:42 pm

I can always sell a child or two

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:43 pm

1750 is the number!

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:43 pm

Wouldnt get 1750 for any of mine..

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:44 pm

And then there’s 1k for the regulator, another 1500 for the typhoon

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:44 pm

lol

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:44 pm

Prices like Kanye West daughter…….

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:44 pm

Any cheaper ,ode,s he mention? Besides the c61. I may have missed it

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:45 pm

he never answered about lower priced news

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:45 pm

Models

@ nathanclarinet – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:45 pm

The straps

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:45 pm

just the C61 and black C20

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:45 pm

Did he give a c61 date?

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:45 pm

august, wasnt it?

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:45 pm

august i think

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:46 pm

because there are no bracelets available and he doesnt want to launch only with straps

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:46 pm

Oh, and that clasp from the GTG has evolved a bit, it’s now a micro-glide butterfly with divers extension

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:47 pm

when i finally figured out how it works i liked it very much

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:48 pm

I had a play with the original prototype, t’was very nice, this has, as stated, evolved somewhat

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:48 pm

Anybody wanna buy me a c900?

@ Kyybeli – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:48 pm

Too bad that the world timer will be released in 2014. I want it now

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:49 pm

Me2!

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:50 pm

at least it wont be limited edition

@ rcherryuk – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:50 pm

Goodnight all

@ welshlad – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:50 pm

C800 and slimline C5 are my affordable highlights

@ Sifion – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:51 pm

later

@ Deverica Wolf – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:53 pm

Glad they are considaring a C20 in black. They listen to the customers clearly.

@ lanari31 – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:53 pm

Any other watch company owner do this?

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:57 pm

Yes – I want a Black C20

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 10:58 pm

Not that I know of

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:00 pm

Later doodz

@ Cirrus – Fri Jun 21, 2013 11:01 pm

Ninight