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The recent launch of new models and the trend towards classicism of the last few years, made me think: what if IWC would launch a new and bigger version of the famous Golf Club of the seventies and eighties. So I looked at my (and Andrew's former) Golf Club and tried to imagine how it would look in a bigger size. I think it might work.
What do you think? Would a 40mm or 42mm case work for the GC? What type of dial would you prefer? Which movement? Other markers and hands? Or is it really a watch of the past?
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I often wonder why IWC does not start a Club line, with a Yacht Club, Tennis Club, Golf Club, Polo Club, just to name a few. All would be highly resistant to shock and have the same case but with different dials and bracelets/straps.
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Thanks Michael and Clemens,
When I compare the Huber and GC, this case shape seems to benefit from markers instead of numerals. Anyway, I'll definitely look for the special edition. If it is still a slow seller, it might be a steal. ;-)
And if the lack of response is an indicator of the market response, IWC made the right decision not to produce a watch like this!
Other brands have done well with a cushion case, including the Panerai Radiomir and arguably the Roger Dubuis La Monaguesque. Personally I like them; when I have my own watch company (a hypothetical for sure), at least one major mignature line will have them.
clepsydra Wrote:I often wonder why IWC does not start a Club line, with a Yacht Club, Tennis Club, Golf Club, Polo Club, just to name a few. All would be highly resistant to shock and have the same case but with different dials and bracelets/straps.
I like that idea, Tony. That could be a great line.
And by the way, it was great to meet you last week. I really enjoyed talking with you.
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dmath Wrote in reply to:
clepsydra Wrote:I often wonder why IWC does not start a Club line, with a Yacht Club, Tennis Club, Golf Club, Polo Club, just to name a few. All would be highly resistant to shock and have the same case but with different dials and bracelets/straps.
I like that idea, Tony. That could be a great line.
And by the way, it was great to meet you last week. I really enjoyed talking with you.
It was a pleasure meeting you as well. I hope this was the first of many. I just thought of two more Clubs: the Ski Club and the Bike Club. I am sure Andrew would get the latter.:)
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That case design always reminds me of the 70's. Maybe it is a residual of growing up at that time, but I was never a big fan of the style of the times. I cringed when bell bottoms became in again a few years ago.
cardcat Wrote:That case design always reminds me of the 70's. Maybe it is a residual of growing up at that time, but I was never a big fan of the style of the times. I cringed when bell bottoms became in again a few years ago.
It reminds you of what it reminds you about, but actually it was a child primarily of the 1920s and '30s. The cushion case can often be found on old Rolex, Audemars, of that era, and many others.
In the 1970s the "bell bottoms" watches had shaped tonneau cases, often with "wings" extending out. From a history of watches perspective, the cushion case was not that common then, and certainly was much earlier.
What do you think? Would a 40mm or 42mm case work for the GC? What type of dial would you prefer? Which movement? Other markers and hands? Or is it really a watch of the past?
Let me know your thoughts!
Peter
Last edited: 7 February, 2013 - 18:18
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
I wonder though if it would be a commercial success, that's hard to predict (at least for me ;-)
Kind regards,
Clemens
clepsydra
ad fontes...
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When I compare the Huber and GC, this case shape seems to benefit from markers instead of numerals. Anyway, I'll definitely look for the special edition. If it is still a slow seller, it might be a steal. ;-)
And if the lack of response is an indicator of the market response, IWC made the right decision not to produce a watch like this!
Peter
Last edited: 7 February, 2013 - 18:18
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 29 January, 2013 - 21:34
I like that idea, Tony. That could be a great line.
And by the way, it was great to meet you last week. I really enjoyed talking with you.
Best regards,
David
Last edited: 13 June, 2013 - 05:31
It was a pleasure meeting you as well. I hope this was the first of many.
I just thought of two more Clubs: the Ski Club and the Bike Club. I am sure Andrew would get the latter.:)
clepsydra
ad fontes...
It reminds you of what it reminds you about, but actually it was a child primarily of the 1920s and '30s. The cushion case can often be found on old Rolex, Audemars, of that era, and many others.
In the 1970s the "bell bottoms" watches had shaped tonneau cases, often with "wings" extending out. From a history of watches perspective, the cushion case was not that common then, and certainly was much earlier.
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com