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TimeTechTalk.com > Time Tech Talk > Time Talk > New Charmex 20,000 Footer Chrono....Yes I said 20,000 |
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Nabco 3T WIS 
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Just received this teaser from Charmex....more to follow at Basel We have the pleasure of inviting you as a member of our Concierge Service to the launch of our new record breaking automatic diver’s watch, the 20’000 FEET by CX Swiss Military Watch™ This automatic Swiss Made® chronograph sets a new, certified WORLD RECORD for water resistance and thus follows in the footsteps of our own 12’000 FEET (world record 2005 to 2008) & the Rolex Sea Dweller DEEPSEA (world record 2008).The launch will take place during this year’s BASELWORLD 2009 at a press conference, held on Friday, March 27th at 10am in the press room LUZERN, hall 1 (upper floor), opposite the press center and will be followed by a short apéro May we please ask you to fill out the attachment & mail it back to us? Thank you.In the meantime, should you have any questions please contact us by mail or phone (details listed below) – or visit http://www.20000feet.com! Looking forward to meeting you in Basel, Frank M. Bürgin, CEO Montres Charmex SA |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Oh wow! this should be most interesting. :cool: ;) |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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I had talked to Frank Burgin, the CEO on the phone a couple months ago and he said they were going to release "something very special" at Basel this year.....I guess we will know in a couple weeks!!! |
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hucky 3T WIS 
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Keep us posted on this one, I cant wait to see what this one looks like. Cheers. |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Sheeeesh!!face4.gif |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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Sweeeeet! TY for the info Nick...I can't wait to see pics of this Monster! yahoo.gif |
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IanM 3T WIS 
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Hi all - the link above takes you to a countdown timer for what I presume is the Basel show and the release of the 20,000. There is a teaser pic behind the timer... which is at 15 days, 6 hours, 48 minutes as I type this. Looks MASSIVE - but all I can make out is the square date window at 3, the huge concave marked inner bezel and some qtr hr markers on the outside bezel, with a huge shouldered crown and minutes at 9. If the shield symbol is actually red, then the dial on this one is --- silver?? I'm probably off target, but this is gonna be a huge watch. Might it have the world's first 10mm thick crystal? That would be a big puppy for the big-wristed men, I reckon. The pic I want to see is the 20000 feet crushing the 12000 feet crushing that Doxa, the last two parts of which are a great photo on the site here. Pretty soon - we're gonna need to strap these things to our legs - cos wrists are too small to handle 'em! :) There are some very intersting releases coming out of Basel this year, from what I read in the forums. Shadow Hublot, anyone? Now, where did I leave that lottery ticket...??? Keep the faith and have a good day, all! IanM hand6.gif |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Good eye Ian....very cool !  ...looks like Charmex/Swiss Military want to stay in the record books with the release of the Rolex Deep Sea...the 12,000 footer is a masterpiece in itself so this new 20,000 ft must really be something! yahoo.gif |
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IanM 3T WIS
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Agreed, O. Whatever it turns out to be - it will be a cracker! hand6.gif |
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teddyhanna Guest
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Cannot wait to see...... |
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romek 3T WIS
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Great news, I hope it will not grow in size. 12000 looks to big on my wrist. |
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Johnny P Advisor 
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Must be the JP edition:D for a chronograph they still hold the record |
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romek 3T WIS
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Three more days...... |
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MizzouGuy 3T WIS
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No need to wait, some small pics released here, looks like the 12,000 with a new dial http://www.europastar.com/europastar/headlines/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003953646 |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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I'm actually way more interested in the size, weight, movement, etc. than what it looks like....really didn't think it would look much different. |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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I bet it would be fun to watch the depth test being done. How many failed before sucuess. So cool can't wait to see it. :cool: |
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Watchdawg 3T WIS 
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I wonder how much bigger this one will be than the old one? Its hard to tell by the picture. Last edited on Tue Mar 24th, 2009 07:23 pm by Watchdawg |
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DannyOcean 3T WIS 
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That looks to be a watch I might have to purchase. Although if its any heavier than my Barracuda, I don't know if I could wear it for more than a day. |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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DannyOcean wrote: That looks to be a watch I might have to purchase. Although if its any heavier than my Barracuda, I don't know if I could wear it for more than a day. Danny, the CX 12000 is 360 grams, I would bet the CX 20000 will be at least that heavy...if i remember right the Cuda is about 260 grams... Here's a little comparison between the CX 12000 and the Marathon JSAR http://timetechtalk.com/view_topic.php?id=15591&forum_id=1 |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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my guess is that they will want to make the new 20,000 ft. thinner and possibly smaller as the 12,000 ft. was a bit thick for most to wear....49mm was a great case size imho and I would think they want to compete with the Rolex Deep Sea as far as size hand6.gif |
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DannyOcean 3T WIS
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Nabco wrote: DannyOcean wrote:That looks to be a watch I might have to purchase. Although if its any heavier than my Barracuda, I don't know if I could wear it for more than a day. I think you're right. I remember something about 8oz with the bracelet. I tend to put the Cuda on a leather strap or my new favorite Shark from J&S. I'll have to get some pics up if I remember. I guess we'll have to wait a little longer for all the 20K specs |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS
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They have the pics and info up 3T. smile8.gif |
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Nabco 3T WIS
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Holy CRAP...28.5mm thick, that's 5mm thicker than the 12000 Footer...Titanium case...very cool, at 265 grams thats 100 grams less than the 12000 Footer...it doesn't say how thick the crystal is but my guess is that is why it is 5mm thicker.....VERY COOL WATCH....going to have to save my pennies!!!!! |
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