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    Pictures from Grenchen





    This is the prototype and the crown/stem is just laid in position, it's not fitted.

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    That looks really nice! What are the specs?

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    I like that a lot Eddie, I fancied trying a CWC but that puts that plan on hold.

    The case looks brushed as opposed to the bead blasted currently?
    Last edited by StuS; 22nd August 2017 at 09:29.

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    Looks really nice. Could end up being a rival for daily wearer with my Shogun. Who is certifying the movement?

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    New bezel insert? Certainly a change in font... are the numbers cut into it?

    The 3/6/9 font looks a little lighter too.

    Also - just notice the arrow shape of the second hand looks new as well?

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    Quote Originally Posted by drhexagon View Post
    Looks really nice. Could end up being a rival for daily wearer with my Shogun. Who is certifying the movement?
    COSC.

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    Nice, it freshens up the design nicely.
    Any chance of it on a bracelet?

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    That is definitely what I have been looking for. Can't wait for it to be in stock.
    +1 on the bracelet if possible!

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    Looks great. I lile the brushed finish better then the bead blasted because its easier to freshen up. Hopefully it will have the same great lume, same dimensions and hopefully a date window.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hasselnot View Post
    Looks great. I lile the brushed finish better then the bead blasted because its easier to freshen up. Hopefully it will have the same great lume, same dimensions and hopefully a date window.
    Do you see a date window?

    Eddie
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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    COSC.

    Eddie
    Which movement will you be using?

    Martin

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    Quote Originally Posted by StuS View Post
    The case looks brushed as opposed to the bead blasted currently?
    The case looks bead blasted to me. The case back clearly brushed/polished but this is a prototype.

    Martin

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    Do you see a date window?

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    No, but one can dream :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by OliverCD View Post
    New bezel insert? Certainly a change in font... are the numbers cut into it?
    If it uses an engraved insert, that would be a major improvement for me.

    Martin

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinCRC View Post
    Which movement will you be using?

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    Trendline F06.411

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    Quote Originally Posted by hasselnot View Post
    Trendline F06.411
    Thanks. I'd completely missed the other thread.

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    Looks great. What will the price be? Still on course for a 2017 release?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hasselnot View Post
    No, but one can dream :)

    We have the same dream.....

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    This may be a stupid question,
    but I'm sticking my neck out...

    What movement(s) will be in the new COSC release?

    Previous specs were...
    PRS-18Q: Ronda 715Li quartz
    PRS-18A: Miyota 9015 automatic

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinCRC View Post
    Which movement will you be using?

    Martin
    Quote Originally Posted by hasselnot View Post
    Trendline F06.411
    Quote Originally Posted by redhed18 View Post
    This may be a stupid question,
    but I'm sticking my neck out...

    What movement(s) will be in the new COSC release?

    Previous specs were...
    PRS-18Q: Ronda 715Li quartz
    PRS-18A: Miyota 9015 automatic
    See above.
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    Thanks number2 !

    Wasn't familiar with that one...
    I think my eyes were scanning for "Ronda" / "ETA" / "Miyota" ec.

    Here's the specifications page for this ETA quartz movement.

    Trendline F06.411
    http://www.eta.ch/en/our-products/qu...endline-f06411

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    Quote Originally Posted by redhed18 View Post
    Thanks number2 !

    Wasn't familiar with that one...
    I think my eyes were scanning for "Ronda" / "ETA" / "Miyota" ec.

    Here's the specifications page for this ETA quartz movement.

    Trendline F06.411
    http://www.eta.ch/en/our-products/qu...endline-f06411
    You're welcome,
    Hopefully they won't be too expensive.
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    Wow, this is exciting! Such a classic. I've overlooked the 18Q until now, but this is at the top of my list now. Eddie, thanks for bringing it back!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MartinCRC View Post
    The case looks bead blasted to me. The case back clearly brushed/polished but this is a prototype.

    Martin
    Looking again I tend to agree, whatever I will probably get one as I do regret moving on my first one, although I would love a brushed version.

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    Excellent, really looking forward to this one. Up to now, I've regarded the PRS-10 as my everyday perfect watch.

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    The hands look a little short.

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    i agree with the above comment;to my eyes the minute hand would look better touching the outer edge of the minute track (ie the same length as the seconds hand) Looking at my SMP 2264.50 these proportions work well.

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    the prototype looks great: hopefully ordering will start soon.

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    Pictures from Grenchen

    Any chance it is coming with an automatic movement as well?


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    Quote Originally Posted by tf21 View Post
    The hands look a little short.
    Is it just the perspective on the photo?

    They do seem a little short compared to other PRS-18Q.

    Pictures of previous PRS-18 show the minute hand about half-way into the minute markers.

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    Quote Originally Posted by redhed18 View Post
    Is it just the perspective on the photo?

    They do seem a little short compared to other PRS-18Q.

    Pictures of previous PRS-18 show the minute hand about half-way into the minute markers.
    It's not perspective, the minute hand touches the beginning of the minute hash marker making the hand about 1mm shorter than the previous version.

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    I think the hands look better on the previous version.

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    It's not perspective, the minute hand touches the beginning of the minute hash marker making the hand about 1mm shorter than the previous version.

    Eddie
    And therefore perfect. To my eyes the minute hand on the older version was too long and this new design corrects that.
    Last edited by MartinCRC; 26th August 2017 at 17:48.

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    I have a 2014 Explorer, the hands are not short. ;)

    Eddie, congratulations on the resurrection of the 18Q, those magic words "certified chronometer" will I'm certain ensure it will be an instant success.

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    Looks fantastic - can't wait to get one. Is there any update on when it will be available or is it still "before Christmas"?

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    Looks fantastic - will keep an eye on the website


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    Looks great, is there any confirmation on whether it's brushed or blasted finish.
    I'm hoping it's brushed.

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    This is exactly what I have been waiting for. Is there any update on timeline?

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    Was hoping for the hands to be a mm or two longer but will still buy one. Any chance for a 2017 release?

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    Hope to find one under the Christmas tree this year.

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    All I can say at the moment is that I approved the dial last week.

    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Looks great, tho I'd have liked it more without the 3 6 9. Great stuff!

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    Quote Originally Posted by RustyRoses View Post
    Looks great, tho I'd have liked it more without the 3 6 9. Great stuff!
    I decided against 15 18 24.

    Eddie
    Whole chunks of my life come under the heading "it seemed like a good idea at the time".

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    I decided against 15 18 24.

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    That's my Eddie! :-)

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    This looks great! I must have missed the thread about about this completely.
    Do we have any idea of price yet?

    Cheers

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    Quote Originally Posted by bambam View Post
    This looks great! I must have missed the thread about about this completely.
    Do we have any idea of price yet?

    Cheers
    No, nor the date of release.
    Watch this space

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    Quote Originally Posted by swanbourne View Post
    I decided against 15 18 24.

    Eddie
    Now that would have been unique!

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    Must be near release day now :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by James_ View Post
    Must be near release day now :)
    I’m hoping.

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