Recently received my C60 Lumière (Black). Love this damn watch! I don't know what people are talking about regarding quality issues. My watch is immaculate and currently runs at +1 second per day. I gave the customer support team so much hell (because of the wait time *COSC certification & customs*. They were so patient and accommodating that I feel like a butt-hole now. They even shipped me the magazine issue that has the Lumière on the cover (upon request). And I really didn't deserve it😂 If anyone from CW team reads this, Art Baldwin thanks you sincerely.
A week ago, my cielo Bel Canto arrived. I am not wealthy. I'm neither a "watch enthusiast" nor do I collect watches. Doing my due diligence led me quickly "down the rabbit hole"-the reputation, history, technology, and complications are overwhelming. But every time I look at it on my wrist or hear it "ding" on the hour, it makes me smile, and I can't think of a better watch purchase. Christopher Ward deserves success.
I love that you have no problem shining the spotlight on companies and products that you don’t sell. As they say in the old country, “game recognize game” !
Maybe because of videos like this he will start selling them one day. Teddy was always for example fan of Grand Seiko. Now he sells them too. He knows what he's doing.
He clearly has problems with them, why do you think it's taken this long to do a video on CW. He only briefly mentioned CW a few times in other videos. But like the other commenter said, this may be the start of a relationship where Teddy becomes an AD
@@davidnorquist9142 Putting videos on TH-cam is much more about establishing yourself as an authoritative figure than worrying about whether traffic goes to your shop to buy a specific brand. Watch one video, you may well watch another and so on and so forth
This is my personal experience with Christopher Ward customer service, I was trying to get a replacement strap for my C40 Speedhawk that I bought in 2004 as I remember but unfortunately CW doesn’t do one anymore because of the age so it was suggested I send the old broken bracelet to assess and repair if it could be done. Not only did CW repair the bracelet but did it as a good will gesture I didn’t even have to pay for carriage, I suppose it helps I live in the uk. As soon as a can justify it I’m placing an order for a Sealander GMT with white dial and Bader bracelet in 39mm. There are always moaners and negative comments from some but I had nothing but ‘good’ service from them.
I was at the CW store in Frisco, TX on Friday. I spoke with Mike Pearson (Brand Director, NA) and spent some time looking at every group of watches. The showroom is small, but everything is open and they encourage you to pickup and try on anything you see. I was primarily went to get hands on with the new Bel Canto Classic they had in the store. Beautiful watch. If you are in Frisco, make an appointment and stop by.
The timing on this video is crazy. I’m new to the watch community and just bought my first “serious” watch. I went with a CW C63 Sealander and it’s just lovely! Thanks for the video explains more about the brand!
I have two C63 Sealanders. Did yours come with the applied logo, or printed logo? Hopefully the applied - it looks much nicer than the printed one. I have one of each.
Congrats. Good choice. I would have bought one myself if I did not already own 3 of the now mostly extinct C65 line, with much the same vibe. Classy, sporty, understated. An Aquaterra for a third of the price and it actually fits under your shirt cuff unlike the AT You will wear it forever.
I bought a Christopher Ward after I looked into them based on your video on Bronze watches. I ended up with a C63 Sapphire, and I can not describe how much I love it. The build quality is phenomenal, fits wonderfully, looks beautiful, and gets compliments quite often. For the price of about $1300 USD it was a nice Christmas gift to myself last year and I have not regretted the purchase for a single second. It is everything I could ask for in a watch as a daily driver and for something to dress up with. It just fits in perfectly.
I see a lot of parallels between CW and Frédérique Constant. FC was founded by two watch enthusiasts and started by making lower cost luxury style watches and developed into an innovative watchmaker that produces some very horologically credible high quality, reasonably priced timepieces. Unlike CW, however, FC no longer is independent and is now part of the Citizen group. CW also has been a major player in revitalizing the British watchmaking industry and has generated a lot of home brand support. An interesting contrast in that regard is Shinola, which was established with much fanfare about re-establishing an American watchmaking industry but seems to have settled into being little more than an assembler of fashion watches.
Yeah too paddy for shinola. I came across an original“concept” watch piece in some innocuous watch strap maker’s ad, but it never made to production despite my high hope and wish for it.
For someone who is willing to drop Longines money but perhaps not further, CW offers such a compelling options. Their Aquitaine GMT in particular is lovely.
Proud owner of a Trident, bought in 2017... took that watch pretty much everywhere, diving included and never had any issue with it, never serviced it either. Runs like a charm
I'm a Christopher Ward enthusiast and I'm going to have to blame you, Teddy! You did a video 5 years ago about moon phase watches and that was the first time I'd ever heard of the company. I own many CW's now and have you to thank for it (my bank account says 'blame' for it ;-) ). Thanks - great video as always!
Just bought a C65 Aquitaine GMT. I saw that it was pre-order so I emailed a few questions. They were extremely helpful and threw in a free strap when I ordered. Just got the watch and, even though I had never seen it in person, I'm blown away by the detail and quality. If I'm being nit picky, I don't love the bracelet clasp aesthetically but I love the microadjustments. The Sellita SW330-2 movement is decent and the rest of the watch feels up to the standard of watches selling for 5x the price. I suspect this watch will be in my rotation for a very long time (and my son already has his eye on it).
I'm part of a Christopher Ward Enthusiast forum and lately a lot of members have been complaining about CW's quality control. From constant delays for delivery to AR coatings bubbling to scratches on bracelets of brand new watches. Even I had to return my never used Bel Canto because of a loose bracelet issue. To their credit they did fix it, but for a flagship model that's disappointing. Perhaps they're growing too fast and quality is hurting because of it.
You make it sound really bad! For context 15.4k members and possibly max 10 complaints in the last few months? They absolutely need to improve but it's not noticeably any worse to me than it has been for about 5 years?
@@tomfox2271 Those are just the complains you hear about. Also, that still could suggest an increased focus on production and volumes which with the same resources necessarily means lowered focus on QC. In my personal experience their newer watches have had more issues than in prior years and there is no questioning that they have stepped on the gas pedal for 3 years now, pumping out model and variation after one another.
I had some QC issues as well. I got a Trident and the first arrived with a cracked bezel insert. It looked as if it had been dropped during manufacturing. The replacement has a loose bezel, misaligned date wheel/window and runs +20spd. The return process is a bit of a pain, so I just gave up and kept it. I never wear it because it’s annoyingly inaccurate for a daily wear.
@@NateSF1 sorry to hear that. I would try again or ask them to offer you a discount on a future watch in lieu of you not returning it. They did that for me and offered 30% off any non LE watch (and excluding the $4k+ models)
I dont think they're growing too fast. They ve been around for 20 years and just last year they made decent profit. However all big brands who sell a lot of watches have QC issues. Look at longines, a lot of people are complaining about QC issues with the brand. Longines is the first to come to mind because they sold over 3m units last year but Im sure there's other brands as well. Point is, when you grow and start selling a lot of watches, you will have qc issues its inevitable. What matters is that their customer service is top notch and takes care of you. That being said from my understanding CW customer service is pretty good and they take good care of their customers
I totally agree. I’ve had many exotic watches; Rolexes breitlings, omegas, etc. over the years and the three that consistently get the most compliments from both enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike are the seiko SKX007 on the jubilee, the Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope, and alas the Christopher Ward trident Atoll. I have my eyes on the new Bel Canto but so far managed to resist!
@@icas80exactly. Especially since there are a ton of manufacturers that use hyper inflated mrsps to create a sense of value. I've had to crush a few people by informing them their invicta watch isn't worth 1k.
But it is the same with most other purchases. Why people expect watches to be 'protected' from the usual depreciation of retail items is puzzling. Watches are not investments. They are jewellery for men, and in the case of divers and chronos, expensive toys.
Sitting here watching this as I am wearing their first design, a Christopher Ward C5 Malvern. It was my on ramp to mechanical watches. Still enjoy wearing it. Although I miss the earlier simple dress watch designs they began with, I'm happy they have found success.
I have both a Bel Canto and a C60 in Bronze, love them both. Especially the bronzie, the case patina'd nicely, but the dial indices and hands still have that shiny polished warm bronze look.
My first watch over $1,000 was the C63 Sealander in white (same one in the video) by Christopher Ward and it is my absolute FAVORITE watch in my collection, its my daily driver! I love it man. The weight of it, the finishing, the indices, the brushed stainless steels that is super comfortable and feels buttery to the touch. It is the first watch I touched and went whoa, this feels premium. Love CW
Thanks so much, Teddy, for the informative review of CW. I was in a store today with the intent to buy a Hamilton, then caught a glimpse of a pre-owned but mint C65 Sandhurst V1 with bracelet. Haggled unsuccessfully, then plumbed for the CW. It's very comfortable, simple, yet elegant. Has a very nice micro-adjust. We have a Sandhurst RMA grad in the family, so it has some sentimental value as well, although I have no intention of passing it on!
Just visited their showroom in Maidenhead months ago during my trip to the UK. I had been eyeing the Sealander C63 GMT, yet I want to see the brand's hype for myself. Unsurprisingly, I got out of the store with me parting ways with £900. It is a nice addition to my humble collection. The sales representative was nice and very accomodating. We spent time talking about CW (obviously) as well as other watch brands, which he wasn't reluctant to name his favourites outside the company. I prefer the new logo, honestly. Gives it a brand new character, as the name Christopher Ward on the watch will give it an image of a cheap fashion brand (think Daniel Wellington or Michael Kors)
Another great watchmaker that sells direct online in this price bracket is Stowa. Their pilot and marine watches are really great for the money. Solid build quality and timeless designs.
That is a great video of this fascinating brand. I’m really pleased for them. I’d be keen to get one, one day. I’ve just been on Reddit after someone complained about their Seiko SPB143 and it’s bad timekeeping. I love Seiko, but my first thought was to recommend a CW diver of some sort. I used to yearn for a 143, but the CW just walks over it for sheer quality, as far as I can tell!
I have the full bronze dune COSC for almost one year and had zero problems with it. Runs smooth and got 3 different straps next to the bronze bracelet. Had no issues and delivered to Dubai within less than a week. Absolutely love it
My name is Christopher Ward and I appreciate the quality of watch making associated with my heritage! Just wondering if I would get a discounted price cause I have to buy one of their watches...
My wife got me an engraved Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT for our wedding day, I love it. I like watches that provide functionality beyond just time, so having the date and also being able to see my local time and time for my coworkers in Tbilisi is really helpful for everyday wearing.
Their designs never jumped out at me online, and selling something wearable online only is rough, but I saw their booth at the Windup Watch Fair and was shocked by how nice the watches are in person. The guys at the booth were super friendly and approachable too, and even handed me a Bel Canto even though I can't even afford to look at one lol. They're absolutely on the radar now.
Purchased a C600 Trident back in 2018 while visiting their boutique in Maidenhead as my first watch. I checked out an Oris Aquis on the same day and I'm still happy I chose CW, it's still on my wrist! I'll likely purchase The Twelve at some point.
Great video. I have a Blue C63 Sealander on a bracelet. The watch is so well finished for the money and extreme comfortable. My only " complaint" is, I wish it came with a COSC movement and larger power reserve.
Hi I have 3 cw watches ,but I have had to send my 600 meter .back to cw and so far I am very impressed with them.I have sent my other watches gor service and repairs to TAG, but they are going down hill with there repairs. I look forward to getting it fixed.
I own 4 CWs and am very impressed with all of them. I’ve found their customer service and willingness to listen to feedback excellent. The Aquitaine, Dune and Military lines are significant CW collections too, not even mentioned in the video.
enjoyed this video... learned some new things about the history of the brand. I enjoy the brand and yes, they are close to the community, both creator & enthusiasts alike. Well played CW/ Thx for sharing
Just purchased my fifth Christopher Ward watch. Over the past twelve years I've purchased three Divers, one Moon Phase, and one Field watch; the most recent being the new Dune Aeolian.
Love my mk1 Trident and bought my daughter the last ladies watch they had on sale for her 18th some 10 years ago. Great watches glad to see the brand rise, although no longer as affordable. Thank you Teddy.
The ti scratches very very easily, you only have to breathe on it and it scratches unfortunately. Only worn mine a handful of times and it looks like I've kicked it round a carpark . I absolutely love my blue fumè dial. I'd buy another if they did fumè in stainless
bought a couple bel cantos, went to the show room, and got to hold most of their catalog-so many amazing watches. Bought a steel twelve, 38mm, and it’s soo nice! Do it!
@@imfuctifino If you actually wear a watch, you should _embrace the scratch._ When my new Rolex 126621 got its first scratch, it was a bit of a relief tbh.
@@ph8077 fair comment. I've no choice but to embrace the scratches.. There's a lot of them which makes it look like it's been worn for years not a handful of times and that's what I was getting at but that's grade 2 titanium I suppose
I got my wife a 36mm model for Xmas last year and, i have to say, i eye it up every day and think about throwing a few extra links in the bracelet and "borrowing" it for a bit.
Wearing my C60 Trident Elite as I watch this, sipping whiskey on Thanksgiving Eve. A nice moment, to be sure. Great video, Teddy- I like almost all your content, but when you share industry business insights, it’s a real treat for us laymen. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your employees!
I visited CW's showroom in Maidenhead in October '23. The sales representative (Declan, and I hope I got his name right this time) made my stay really enjoyable, let me take a look on all the watches I decided to see beforehand, also showing me the different strap options they have to offer. I love the Bel Canto for its lovely chime ("It never gets old"), even more now with the new structured "classic" dials. But most of all I wanted to see The Twelve on my wrist. I love the colour options, but chose the Arctic White dial option, which makes it most versatile for me, also fitting in my collection of mostly black dials as an alternative. Declan (thank you for your effort and patience) needed some time to find it, and I believe I got the last one on stock. After about an hour I left the showroom as a happy customer, which I still am.
I own a C65 Acquitaine in Green. It's a nice watch and well executed with a cool retro dive appeal. Most of the other CW watches aren't as interesting to me but I appreciate the fact that you can meet and even email the CEO. This approachability endears customers to the brand. Other brands should take note.
The fact that they sponsor Everton Football Club, a major sports entity in the top division of a world renowned league is the coolest thing to me. From microbrand to big time player in such a short time is so cool to see!
@@richardsmegma5081 a historic English club with years of history and tradition? I think aligning with Everton is a great move on their part (from a Villa fan)
I don't like it. As an Australian, I couldn't care less about soccer. I'm sure 99.9% of USA customers are the same. I'd rather they put the money not into sponsorships but QC, and then let the product sell themselves by word of mouth and organic growth, which is the most solid foundation there is.
This have been extremely insightful, great work as always Teddy! Personally, I really like CW and their product offering, their approach, design language and general attitude. I own 3 Christopher Ward watches, far more than any other brand and I plan on buying a few more (still want to buy the Twelve and a Bel Canto). I know there's been some complaints about their customer service from time to time, I can say I have only received excellent customer support both pre and after purchase but your mileage may vary. Prices have been creeping up though. For now they still offer competitive pricing but if they continue to push the rates up then they will move into a whole different territory and will have to compete with other brands.
Excellent and informative video. I am a new but big fan of the brand! The attention to detail on their dials is simply sublime! The C60 Trident Pro 600 was my first and to this day it is an impressive timepiece!
Teddy, I absolutely love your content. I'm just getting into watches and have found your videos engaging, informative and balanced. I do think you overlooked one line from CW and that's the C65 line. I recently purchased a C65 Aquitaine GMT in orca black and it's pure retro sex appeal. It references the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and is a reasonable analog for the Longines Spirit Zulu at less than half the price (although admittedly it can't keep up in terms of the movement). I also love the C65 Dune's field-inspired looks. I think the C65 line gets overshadowed by some of the other lines including the Bel Canto, 12 and Trident, but it's definitely worth exploring if you did another feature on CW. Keep up the great work!
My first CW was in 2017 and i have not stop supporting them in their horology quest. Thanks Teddy, for the very interesting sharing of their journey and product / brand evolution. CW should continue to grow and receive my support 🤝
I bought a C60 Trident in 2015. They had a sale and it cost £550, brand new. I ware it daily, never been serviced, and never missed a beat. So impressed, I bought 2 more watches from their range. Would happily purchase other watches in time.
My first >$2k watch will be a Lumiere. Their designs are fantastic and punch well above their weight. Plus my own personal interactions with the CW team has been top-notch.
I own a CW as an everyday watch. I also own several high end watches to compare it with and if they weren't gifts from my wife I could live without them and just roll with the CW. The wind isn't quite as smooth on the CW and the internals are more mundane, but panic doesn't set in if I drop it or scratch it. Between CW and Farer the British design w/ Swiss movement combo is killing it in the style and bang for buck dept.
I’m a big CW fan and really like their approach to the market. I think I’m a modest collector with few pieces from Breitling, Oris, JLC etc. I took the plunge and purchased a Nebula Purple CW Twelve in Titanium with the SW300 movement and for less than £1,500 it really is a great timepiece. Well finished, reliable, accurate, attractive and one thing hardly anyone ever mentions is it’s supremely comfortable on the wrist…👍 I’m considering another CW piece and am looking at their new skeleton…. Love what they are doing! 👏
I bought a C60 Ombre Green Bronze limited edition watch from them a couple of years ago. They delivered it from UK to RO in only 2 days (it spent another 2 weeks in customs, because Brexit and local beaurocracy, but that's not CW's fault). Also, I got 2 free editions of their magazine Loupe which came with a 120 EUR discount voucher for my next watch, if I would decide to buy more. I like them, because they do take their customer service VERY seriously and it shows. Hope they continue to put out amazing watches in the future :).
This is a great deep dive! Got my first CW for graduation and am so glad I found it when I did so cool to see a brand go from a watch nerd piece to hearing some of my friends that are kind of into watches talking about it now
CW don't compromise on their best design cues - male end links, proportionate lug width, bracelet taper. Also very practical - micro adjust (even on butterfly clap), bracelet quick-release, 60/60 cover
They 100% do lol. They use the same size clasp and clasp links on different sizes of the same watch, rather than a different (proportional) size for each.
Great video, as always. I submitted a question to your Instagram a couple weeks ago asking about Christopher Ward and its position in the market. Very cool to see you talk about this so soon after that. Looking forward to the next one!
I'm sold. The search is over. Not because of this video, but from everything I've gathered. Not from what people are saying, but for the looks, specs and the excitement. I think they're so sharp. My choice is rarely talked about, at least compared to other models. I'm more of a field watch guy, at least for my first mechanical watch, and it was between the Hamilton or the CW Dune and in the sand dial. For me it fits the aesthetic of who I am, the way I dress and my overall personality. I can wear it to work, or not, all with a simple change of a strap. I'm so excited!
I own 2 CWs and I love them both. The build quality and finishing are very impressive for their price. It’s only a matter of time before I have my 3rd.
Great job on this one. I have a Bel Canto, took a long time from order to receipt. Communication from management is similar to what K Mart would do. I enjoy the watch and laud them for bringing it forward. I can't see buying anything from them in the future.
Bought the Twelve Ice Cream Mango this summer, absolutely love it. The bracelet is an absolute scratch magnet, but it also ignited my love for rubber straps on watches. Very happy with it in general!
Thanks Teddy, great video. CW sometimes seem to have 'over exposure' in the watch world - but really like the PRX, that's not such a bad thing! A genuinely interesting company producing premium level, genuinely unique pieces. That new compressor is both beautiful and very individual... isn't that what watchmakers and collectors really appreciate?
I’m lucky to own a large collection of CW pieces, that sit well alongside my Rolex, Omega and Breitlings. My one hope is for CW is to start looking for alternatives to the Sellita SW200-1 movements. The power reserve is low, the accuracy isn’t great sometimes, and they can suffer from hand winding related problems, just like the ETA equivalent. Now the overall quality and finishing is being improved across the board, either a new in-house movement, or a superior movement would take Christopher Ward to new heights.
It would be great if you could disclose the name of each watch you display throughout your video. Just a small caption in the corner - happy Thanksgiving
Great video! I have owned 8 CW watches (none currently in the collection but will definitely buy more in the future). Most I have purchased on the secondary market as they run about 45% of retail cost there but I have purchased 3 directly from CW. I love their magazine and this is certainly a company to keep our eyes on. Great video! I understand they recently opened a store in Texas and I want to visit when I get a chance.
I have a collection of over 30 watches, which includes 7 CW's that I have bought over the past 4 years. I'm very impressed and hope to continue to buy more. I would be interested in your take on another British watchmaker - Farer. I have 4 of these and rate them equally with CW but with a more unique design language.
@@eseir64 i have 100+ and I plan on buying more. I don’t think you are in a position to tell others they have too many. Its for them to decide not you.
@@eseir64You are obviously a watch owner and not an enthusiast. Nobody even needs even one watch anymore. We build collections because we appreciate the artistic and mechanical subtleties between them. People like you can't.
@@eseir64 like the guy says above, nobody needs a watch. The only things that need helping is your ability to deal with jealousy and most likely your bank balance. Go and admire the Rolex website and pray you will own one someday.
Fantastic video 👏 I’m a big fan of CW, but don’t own one. I’m still waiting for that perfect watch, not sure any of their current models really speak to me.
Hi Teddy. Great video as always. AFAIK a few years back you used to talk about fashion in general too, so I hope you don't mind me asking about the jacket you're wearing here. I was looking for a corduroy peacoat, but I really like how this trucker jacket looks too. Thanks
I do own one of their older watches, a quartz I picked up about 10 years ago, the C7 Rapide Mk2. It has been my everyday watch for a very long time before eventually shifting towards automatics. I still wear this watch and while the bezel shows some wear and tear, the watch, despite being an entry level swiss quartz feels like a premium model. Still operates to the specs to this very day. Very satisfying build quality. I'm looking into expand my collection with a C60 next.
Beautiful watches, great customer service, great quality. I have 3 of them. Pity they have followed the trend into smaller watches, it's most of the reason I haven't bought more.
Would love to know more about Oris as well, I’m not sure why it’s not so popular with solid movements and high power reserves, I always wonder if I have a blind spot with the brand.
Thanks so much for taking the time on this deep dive, Teddy. This video's made it to the compulsory viewing playlist for all new employees!
Proud owner of a summer 2024 Trident GMT the navy and light blue bezel on navy dial- my daily driver and I love it!! 🎉
@ChristopherWardWatches C65 chronograph, C60 Abyss, and C65 Lumiere owner. Love your guys work.
Got the Twelve recently with mineral blue dial and absolutely love this watch as much as my other “high end” watches!
Recently received my C60 Lumière (Black). Love this damn watch! I don't know what people are talking about regarding quality issues. My watch is immaculate and currently runs at +1 second per day.
I gave the customer support team so much hell (because of the wait time *COSC certification & customs*. They were so patient and accommodating that I feel like a butt-hole now. They even shipped me the magazine issue that has the Lumière on the cover (upon request). And I really didn't deserve it😂
If anyone from CW team reads this, Art Baldwin thanks you sincerely.
Change ur logo its ugly and looks like a Pixel
A week ago, my cielo Bel Canto arrived. I am not wealthy. I'm neither a "watch enthusiast" nor do I collect watches. Doing my due diligence led me quickly "down the rabbit hole"-the reputation, history, technology, and complications are overwhelming. But every time I look at it on my wrist or hear it "ding" on the hour, it makes me smile, and I can't think of a better watch purchase. Christopher Ward deserves success.
I love that you have no problem shining the spotlight on companies and products that you don’t sell. As they say in the old country, “game recognize game” !
Maybe because of videos like this he will start selling them one day. Teddy was always for example fan of Grand Seiko. Now he sells them too. He knows what he's doing.
He clearly has problems with them, why do you think it's taken this long to do a video on CW. He only briefly mentioned CW a few times in other videos. But like the other commenter said, this may be the start of a relationship where Teddy becomes an AD
@@Cludo_Um, no. Not doing a video on them does not mean he has a problem with them. Did you make a video about CW?
He will be selling them soon I reckon.
Not sure ‘collectors’ are buying that many so there must be a reason he is bigging them up 😉
@@davidnorquist9142 Putting videos on TH-cam is much more about establishing yourself as an authoritative figure than worrying about whether traffic goes to your shop to buy a specific brand. Watch one video, you may well watch another and so on and so forth
This is my personal experience with Christopher Ward customer service, I was trying to get a replacement strap for my C40 Speedhawk that I bought in 2004 as I remember but unfortunately CW doesn’t do one anymore because of the age so it was suggested I send the old broken bracelet to assess and repair if it could be done. Not only did CW repair the bracelet but did it as a good will gesture I didn’t even have to pay for carriage, I suppose it helps I live in the uk. As soon as a can justify it I’m placing an order for a Sealander GMT with white dial and Bader bracelet in 39mm. There are always moaners and negative comments from some but I had nothing but ‘good’ service from them.
The only CW US showroom is in Dallas. For the midwest, they should sell at Teddy's boutique. Internet powerhouses unite!
The showroom is amazing! Been there a couple times
I have been begging the guys at Teddy to make this happen but it won't due to margins.
I was at the CW store in Frisco, TX on Friday. I spoke with Mike Pearson (Brand Director, NA) and spent some time looking at every group of watches. The showroom is small, but everything is open and they encourage you to pickup and try on anything you see. I was primarily went to get hands on with the new Bel Canto Classic they had in the store. Beautiful watch. If you are in Frisco, make an appointment and stop by.
The timing on this video is crazy. I’m new to the watch community and just bought my first “serious” watch. I went with a CW C63 Sealander and it’s just lovely! Thanks for the video explains more about the brand!
The Sealander is a nice watch. I'm wearing one of mine today.
I have two C63 Sealanders. Did yours come with the applied logo, or printed logo? Hopefully the applied - it looks much nicer than the printed one. I have one of each.
@@thegorn applied 👊😄
Congrats. Good choice. I would have bought one myself if I did not already own 3 of the now mostly extinct C65 line, with much the same vibe.
Classy, sporty, understated.
An Aquaterra for a third of the price and it actually fits under your shirt cuff unlike the AT
You will wear it forever.
C63 Sealander GMT was my first “serious” watch as well!
I bought a Christopher Ward after I looked into them based on your video on Bronze watches. I ended up with a C63 Sapphire, and I can not describe how much I love it. The build quality is phenomenal, fits wonderfully, looks beautiful, and gets compliments quite often. For the price of about $1300 USD it was a nice Christmas gift to myself last year and I have not regretted the purchase for a single second. It is everything I could ask for in a watch as a daily driver and for something to dress up with. It just fits in perfectly.
C63 for 1300 is wild value! Love CW
I see a lot of parallels between CW and Frédérique Constant. FC was founded by two watch enthusiasts and started by making lower cost luxury style watches and developed into an innovative watchmaker that produces some very horologically credible high quality, reasonably priced timepieces. Unlike CW, however, FC no longer is independent and is now part of the Citizen group. CW also has been a major player in revitalizing the British watchmaking industry and has generated a lot of home brand support. An interesting contrast in that regard is Shinola, which was established with much fanfare about re-establishing an American watchmaking industry but seems to have settled into being little more than an assembler of fashion watches.
Shinola lost with their "Made in Detroit" shtick
Yeah too paddy for shinola. I came across an original“concept” watch piece in some innocuous watch strap maker’s ad, but it never made to production despite my high hope and wish for it.
Very insightful post. I hope CW stay on track by not being sold out to a conglomerate and stay independent like Oris.
For someone who is willing to drop Longines money but perhaps not further, CW offers such a compelling options. Their Aquitaine GMT in particular is lovely.
Why would you choose CW and not longiness for the same money?
@@basedpatriotLT Because Longines are bland, unfortunately
@@alanButler-k4w you mean bland design or bland material quality compared to CW?
@@basedpatriotLTActual quality is similar, but CW's designs are just better.
@@TecnamTwin CW is more unique, but Longines is an incredible watchmaker in their category.
Proud owner of a Trident, bought in 2017... took that watch pretty much everywhere, diving included and never had any issue with it, never serviced it either. Runs like a charm
I'm a Christopher Ward enthusiast and I'm going to have to blame you, Teddy! You did a video 5 years ago about moon phase watches and that was the first time I'd ever heard of the company. I own many CW's now and have you to thank for it (my bank account says 'blame' for it ;-) ). Thanks - great video as always!
Just bought a C65 Aquitaine GMT. I saw that it was pre-order so I emailed a few questions. They were extremely helpful and threw in a free strap when I ordered. Just got the watch and, even though I had never seen it in person, I'm blown away by the detail and quality. If I'm being nit picky, I don't love the bracelet clasp aesthetically but I love the microadjustments. The Sellita SW330-2 movement is decent and the rest of the watch feels up to the standard of watches selling for 5x the price. I suspect this watch will be in my rotation for a very long time (and my son already has his eye on it).
I'm part of a Christopher Ward Enthusiast forum and lately a lot of members have been complaining about CW's quality control. From constant delays for delivery to AR coatings bubbling to scratches on bracelets of brand new watches. Even I had to return my never used Bel Canto because of a loose bracelet issue. To their credit they did fix it, but for a flagship model that's disappointing. Perhaps they're growing too fast and quality is hurting because of it.
You make it sound really bad! For context 15.4k members and possibly max 10 complaints in the last few months? They absolutely need to improve but it's not noticeably any worse to me than it has been for about 5 years?
@@tomfox2271 Those are just the complains you hear about. Also, that still could suggest an increased focus on production and volumes which with the same resources necessarily means lowered focus on QC. In my personal experience their newer watches have had more issues than in prior years and there is no questioning that they have stepped on the gas pedal for 3 years now, pumping out model and variation after one another.
I had some QC issues as well. I got a Trident and the first arrived with a cracked bezel insert. It looked as if it had been dropped during manufacturing. The replacement has a loose bezel, misaligned date wheel/window and runs +20spd. The return process is a bit of a pain, so I just gave up and kept it. I never wear it because it’s annoyingly inaccurate for a daily wear.
@@NateSF1 sorry to hear that. I would try again or ask them to offer you a discount on a future watch in lieu of you not returning it. They did that for me and offered 30% off any non LE watch (and excluding the $4k+ models)
I dont think they're growing too fast. They ve been around for 20 years and just last year they made decent profit. However all big brands who sell a lot of watches have QC issues. Look at longines, a lot of people are complaining about QC issues with the brand. Longines is the first to come to mind because they sold over 3m units last year but Im sure there's other brands as well. Point is, when you grow and start selling a lot of watches, you will have qc issues its inevitable. What matters is that their customer service is top notch and takes care of you. That being said from my understanding CW customer service is pretty good and they take good care of their customers
I own a Tudor BB58, Longines Spirit 37, and CW Trident 300 (white dial). The CW is hands down my most complimented watch by non enthusiasts.
Fantastic taste across the board
Great. People that know nothing like shiny things. LOL
I totally agree. I’ve had many exotic watches; Rolexes breitlings, omegas, etc. over the years and the three that consistently get the most compliments from both enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike are the seiko SKX007 on the jubilee, the Junghans Max Bill Chronoscope, and alas the Christopher Ward trident Atoll. I have my eyes on the new Bel Canto but so far managed to resist!
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I do not understand why that’s a good thing lol.
Get a Studio Underdog if you enjoy randoms talking to you 😂
The Bel Canto was the watch that made me sit up and look at CW, now own 3 of their watches and love them all!!!
I'll never understand the the idea of buy a timepiece as an investment or its resale value. I enjoy what CW gives me their price point
some people like not burning half of retail the minute they check out
@@icas80exactly. Especially since there are a ton of manufacturers that use hyper inflated mrsps to create a sense of value. I've had to crush a few people by informing them their invicta watch isn't worth 1k.
But it is the same with most other purchases. Why people expect watches to be 'protected' from the usual depreciation of retail items is puzzling.
Watches are not investments. They are jewellery for men, and in the case of divers and chronos, expensive toys.
@lamentate07 💯
@@lamentate07 Many do at CW pricepoints.
This is a great story in watchmaking. And beautifully told. Great video.
Great episode as always! I love the Q&A format! It helps answer common viewer questions. Cheers! Happy Holidays!
Sitting here watching this as I am wearing their first design, a Christopher Ward C5 Malvern. It was my on ramp to mechanical watches. Still enjoy wearing it. Although I miss the earlier simple dress watch designs they began with, I'm happy they have found success.
I loved the old Tridents with their quirky hands and the old CWard logo .... should have bought one then but always punted it to "tomorrow...."
I have both a Bel Canto and a C60 in Bronze, love them both. Especially the bronzie, the case patina'd nicely, but the dial indices and hands still have that shiny polished warm bronze look.
My first watch over $1,000 was the C63 Sealander in white (same one in the video) by Christopher Ward and it is my absolute FAVORITE watch in my collection, its my daily driver! I love it man. The weight of it, the finishing, the indices, the brushed stainless steels that is super comfortable and feels buttery to the touch. It is the first watch I touched and went whoa, this feels premium. Love CW
Thanks so much, Teddy, for the informative review of CW. I was in a store today with the intent to buy a Hamilton, then caught a glimpse of a pre-owned but mint C65 Sandhurst V1 with bracelet. Haggled unsuccessfully, then plumbed for the CW. It's very comfortable, simple, yet elegant. Has a very nice micro-adjust. We have a Sandhurst RMA grad in the family, so it has some sentimental value as well, although I have no intention of passing it on!
Thanks for this overview video Teddy. I've been interested in CW for a while now, and really like their Sealander GMT. I hope to get it someday.
I love that the sealander is even an "homage" to the name aqua terra...
Just visited their showroom in Maidenhead months ago during my trip to the UK. I had been eyeing the Sealander C63 GMT, yet I want to see the brand's hype for myself. Unsurprisingly, I got out of the store with me parting ways with £900. It is a nice addition to my humble collection. The sales representative was nice and very accomodating. We spent time talking about CW (obviously) as well as other watch brands, which he wasn't reluctant to name his favourites outside the company.
I prefer the new logo, honestly. Gives it a brand new character, as the name Christopher Ward on the watch will give it an image of a cheap fashion brand (think Daniel Wellington or Michael Kors)
Another great watchmaker that sells direct online in this price bracket is Stowa. Their pilot and marine watches are really great for the money. Solid build quality and timeless designs.
I have the sand/blue Aquitaine GMT and love it! It’s my daily watch even over 2 speedys, a Seamaster and an old Rolex. Can’t wait to see what’s next !
That is a great video of this fascinating brand. I’m really pleased for them. I’d be keen to get one, one day. I’ve just been on Reddit after someone complained about their Seiko SPB143 and it’s bad timekeeping. I love Seiko, but my first thought was to recommend a CW diver of some sort. I used to yearn for a 143, but the CW just walks over it for sheer quality, as far as I can tell!
I have the full bronze dune COSC for almost one year and had zero problems with it. Runs smooth and got 3 different straps next to the bronze bracelet. Had no issues and delivered to Dubai within less than a week. Absolutely love it
Great video Teddy. Been eyeing the C65 Dune white sand dial. May be a early Christmas gift to myself.
My name is Christopher Ward and I appreciate the quality of watch making associated with my heritage! Just wondering if I would get a discounted price cause I have to buy one of their watches...
They should look after you big time!
I won't own one of these because I hate the name. No offense.
@@ScottyPinball Is that because at first glance it sounds like a fashion watch brand? At least it isn't written on the dial anymore
They should give you a free watch on presentation of your birth certificate, imho.
My wife got me an engraved Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT for our wedding day, I love it. I like watches that provide functionality beyond just time, so having the date and also being able to see my local time and time for my coworkers in Tbilisi is really helpful for everyday wearing.
Their designs never jumped out at me online, and selling something wearable online only is rough, but I saw their booth at the Windup Watch Fair and was shocked by how nice the watches are in person. The guys at the booth were super friendly and approachable too, and even handed me a Bel Canto even though I can't even afford to look at one lol. They're absolutely on the radar now.
I’ve been watching your videos as a guide for collecting for years,MAMACOO looks awesome. Really good looking watch. Love your collection.
Purchased a C600 Trident back in 2018 while visiting their boutique in Maidenhead as my first watch. I checked out an Oris Aquis on the same day and I'm still happy I chose CW, it's still on my wrist! I'll likely purchase The Twelve at some point.
Great video. I have a Blue C63 Sealander on a bracelet. The watch is so well finished for the money and extreme comfortable. My only " complaint" is, I wish it came with a COSC movement and larger power reserve.
Hi I have 3 cw watches ,but I have had to send my 600 meter .back to cw and so far I am very impressed with them.I have sent my other watches gor service and repairs to TAG, but they are going down hill with there repairs. I look forward to getting it fixed.
I own 4 CWs and am very impressed with all of them. I’ve found their customer service and willingness to listen to feedback excellent. The Aquitaine, Dune and Military lines are significant CW collections too, not even mentioned in the video.
I just received my sealander C63 from CW. Absolutely love the watch.
enjoyed this video... learned some new things about the history of the brand. I enjoy the brand and yes, they are close to the community, both creator & enthusiasts alike. Well played CW/ Thx for sharing
Just purchased my fifth Christopher Ward watch. Over the past twelve years I've purchased three Divers, one Moon Phase, and one Field watch; the most recent being the new Dune Aeolian.
If they ever sort out the QC and CS I might consider buying a CW
Time + Tide London are becoming their first official retailer in a few weeks
Yes! Excited to go down and see a few more models firsthand.
Love my mk1 Trident and bought my daughter the last ladies watch they had on sale for her 18th some 10 years ago. Great watches glad to see the brand rise, although no longer as affordable. Thank you Teddy.
I waited a long time for my Bel Canto to get here, and it was worth the wait. Now I'm eyeballing the twelve ti..
The ti scratches very very easily, you only have to breathe on it and it scratches unfortunately. Only worn mine a handful of times and it looks like I've kicked it round a carpark . I absolutely love my blue fumè dial. I'd buy another if they did fumè in stainless
bought a couple bel cantos, went to the show room, and got to hold most of their catalog-so many amazing watches. Bought a steel twelve, 38mm, and it’s soo nice! Do it!
@@imfuctifino If you actually wear a watch, you should _embrace the scratch._ When my new Rolex 126621 got its first scratch, it was a bit of a relief tbh.
@@ph8077 fair comment. I've no choice but to embrace the scratches.. There's a lot of them which makes it look like it's been worn for years not a handful of times and that's what I was getting at but that's grade 2 titanium I suppose
I got my wife a 36mm model for Xmas last year and, i have to say, i eye it up every day and think about throwing a few extra links in the bracelet and "borrowing" it for a bit.
Wearing my C60 Trident Elite as I watch this, sipping whiskey on Thanksgiving Eve. A nice moment, to be sure. Great video, Teddy- I like almost all your content, but when you share industry business insights, it’s a real treat for us laymen. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your employees!
I visited CW's showroom in Maidenhead in October '23. The sales representative (Declan, and I hope I got his name right this time) made my stay really enjoyable, let me take a look on all the watches I decided to see beforehand, also showing me the different strap options they have to offer. I love the Bel Canto for its lovely chime ("It never gets old"), even more now with the new structured "classic" dials. But most of all I wanted to see The Twelve on my wrist. I love the colour options, but chose the Arctic White dial option, which makes it most versatile for me, also fitting in my collection of mostly black dials as an alternative. Declan (thank you for your effort and patience) needed some time to find it, and I believe I got the last one on stock. After about an hour I left the showroom as a happy customer, which I still am.
I own a C65 Acquitaine in Green. It's a nice watch and well executed with a cool retro dive appeal. Most of the other CW watches aren't as interesting to me but I appreciate the fact that you can meet and even email the CEO. This approachability endears customers to the brand. Other brands should take note.
Thank you for the great article. I do own a bel canto. It was the watch that drew me into the watch world.
The fact that they sponsor Everton Football Club, a major sports entity in the top division of a world renowned league is the coolest thing to me. From microbrand to big time player in such a short time is so cool to see!
Aligning themselves to a joke club like Everton is commercial suicide 😀
As a Liverpool supporter, I didn't like this 😂
@@richardsmegma5081 a historic English club with years of history and tradition? I think aligning with Everton is a great move on their part (from a Villa fan)
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I don't like it. As an Australian, I couldn't care less about soccer. I'm sure 99.9% of USA customers are the same. I'd rather they put the money not into sponsorships but QC, and then let the product sell themselves by word of mouth and organic growth, which is the most solid foundation there is.
I’ve just picked up a CW Elite Titanium yesterday for a steal . I can’t wait 🎊 🎉
This have been extremely insightful, great work as always Teddy! Personally, I really like CW and their product offering, their approach, design language and general attitude. I own 3 Christopher Ward watches, far more than any other brand and I plan on buying a few more (still want to buy the Twelve and a Bel Canto). I know there's been some complaints about their customer service from time to time, I can say I have only received excellent customer support both pre and after purchase but your mileage may vary. Prices have been creeping up though. For now they still offer competitive pricing but if they continue to push the rates up then they will move into a whole different territory and will have to compete with other brands.
Excellent and informative video. I am a new but big fan of the brand! The attention to detail on their dials is simply sublime! The C60 Trident Pro 600 was my first and to this day it is an impressive timepiece!
Their face to face service is great. From seeing all of their current lines and then purchasing a Bel Canto, it was first class. What a watch as well.
Christopher Ward owner since late 2016. Such an interesting brand and they’ve really hit their stride.
Great video teddy. Love the style of this video
Teddy! You did it again! I am a CW core base and you have done such a great video 😊
Teddy, I absolutely love your content. I'm just getting into watches and have found your videos engaging, informative and balanced. I do think you overlooked one line from CW and that's the C65 line. I recently purchased a C65 Aquitaine GMT in orca black and it's pure retro sex appeal. It references the Blancpain Fifty Fathoms and is a reasonable analog for the Longines Spirit Zulu at less than half the price (although admittedly it can't keep up in terms of the movement). I also love the C65 Dune's field-inspired looks. I think the C65 line gets overshadowed by some of the other lines including the Bel Canto, 12 and Trident, but it's definitely worth exploring if you did another feature on CW. Keep up the great work!
My first CW was in 2017 and i have not stop supporting them in their horology quest. Thanks Teddy, for the very interesting sharing of their journey and product / brand evolution. CW should continue to grow and receive my support 🤝
A fantastic overview of a fantastic watchmaker. I love and collect CW. The most impressive new watch brand of the 21st century so far.
Its hard to not adore the light catcher case. It is just so good.
I bought a C60 Trident in 2015. They had a sale and it cost £550, brand new. I ware it daily, never been serviced, and never missed a beat. So impressed, I bought 2 more watches from their range. Would happily purchase other watches in time.
Just hope they don't go way of the Jaguar. Roooar! 😂
No more woke bullshit
Hahahaha!
If you had been reading Loupe, you'd know them to already be that way for ages.
or bremont
Create Exuberant
My first >$2k watch will be a Lumiere. Their designs are fantastic and punch well above their weight. Plus my own personal interactions with the CW team has been top-notch.
You won't be disappointed! I bought the black dial Lumière and cannot take it off.
@@umsoseriousthat’s the one I will be buying!
@@DistractedPlatypusDid the fact every TH-camr and his aunt said it was a Pelagos killer sway you at all?
@@alfieakaronaldog no. I fell in love with this watch the moment it was released and before I ever saw a review of it.
@@DistractedPlatypus OK Dude, I believe you 🤥
Amazing video, as always
I own a CW as an everyday watch. I also own several high end watches to compare it with and if they weren't gifts from my wife I could live without them and just roll with the CW. The wind isn't quite as smooth on the CW and the internals are more mundane, but panic doesn't set in if I drop it or scratch it. Between CW and Farer the British design w/ Swiss movement combo is killing it in the style and bang for buck dept.
Great video! Would love for you to cover Maen too!
I’m a big CW fan and really like their approach to the market. I think I’m a modest collector with few pieces from Breitling, Oris, JLC etc. I took the plunge and purchased a Nebula Purple CW Twelve in Titanium with the SW300 movement and for less than £1,500 it really is a great timepiece. Well finished, reliable, accurate, attractive and one thing hardly anyone ever mentions is it’s supremely comfortable on the wrist…👍 I’m considering another CW piece and am looking at their new skeleton…. Love what they are doing! 👏
I bought a C60 Ombre Green Bronze limited edition watch from them a couple of years ago. They delivered it from UK to RO in only 2 days (it spent another 2 weeks in customs, because Brexit and local beaurocracy, but that's not CW's fault). Also, I got 2 free editions of their magazine Loupe which came with a 120 EUR discount voucher for my next watch, if I would decide to buy more. I like them, because they do take their customer service VERY seriously and it shows. Hope they continue to put out amazing watches in the future :).
This is a great deep dive! Got my first CW for graduation and am so glad I found it when I did so cool to see a brand go from a watch nerd piece to hearing some of my friends that are kind of into watches talking about it now
Visited their HQ in Maidenhead, UK. Lovely experience. Got the Twelve for me and my girlfriend. I love the watch. Keep doing what you're doing.
CW don't compromise on their best design cues - male end links, proportionate lug width, bracelet taper.
Also very practical - micro adjust (even on butterfly clap), bracelet quick-release, 60/60 cover
They 100% do lol.
They use the same size clasp and clasp links on different sizes of the same watch, rather than a different (proportional) size for each.
Great video, as always. I submitted a question to your Instagram a couple weeks ago asking about Christopher Ward and its position in the market. Very cool to see you talk about this so soon after that. Looking forward to the next one!
I'm sold. The search is over. Not because of this video, but from everything I've gathered. Not from what people are saying, but for the looks, specs and the excitement. I think they're so sharp.
My choice is rarely talked about, at least compared to other models. I'm more of a field watch guy, at least for my first mechanical watch, and it was between the Hamilton or the CW Dune and in the sand dial.
For me it fits the aesthetic of who I am, the way I dress and my overall personality. I can wear it to work, or not, all with a simple change of a strap.
I'm so excited!
I own 2 CWs and I love them both. The build quality and finishing are very impressive for their price. It’s only a matter of time before I have my 3rd.
Great job on this one. I have a Bel Canto, took a long time from order to receipt. Communication from management is similar to what K Mart would do. I enjoy the watch and laud them for bringing it forward. I can't see buying anything from them in the future.
Bought the Twelve Ice Cream Mango this summer, absolutely love it. The bracelet is an absolute scratch magnet, but it also ignited my love for rubber straps on watches. Very happy with it in general!
Nice video--great take on the brand as well.
Thanks Teddy, great video. CW sometimes seem to have 'over exposure' in the watch world - but really like the PRX, that's not such a bad thing! A genuinely interesting company producing premium level, genuinely unique pieces. That new compressor is both beautiful and very individual... isn't that what watchmakers and collectors really appreciate?
I just picked up the C65 Dune GMT after seeing it in person at a watch show. Absolutely blown away by the design and value!
I’m lucky to own a large collection of CW pieces, that sit well alongside my Rolex, Omega and Breitlings. My one hope is for CW is to start looking for alternatives to the Sellita SW200-1 movements. The power reserve is low, the accuracy isn’t great sometimes, and they can suffer from hand winding related problems, just like the ETA equivalent. Now the overall quality and finishing is being improved across the board, either a new in-house movement, or a superior movement would take Christopher Ward to new heights.
Excellent video! Love the brand. But no mention for the C1 Moonphase? Maybe I missed it
I was critical of Teddy for not including Cristopher Ward in his lists, as he doesn't sell them. Now I want to pay respect for this video. Thanks!
Have a CW from 2018. Fav watch and the red trident still gets questions
Thanks for covering them Teddy. A great brand, think their designs are cool. Very interested to see what they do and how they grow in the future.
Got a twelve in January and it’s my favorite watch. Love the brand, super nice people also in their HQ in the UK
Surprised and impressed. I have a sealander gmt and have just preordered the luminiere
Great video!
It would be great if you could disclose the name of each watch you display throughout your video. Just a small caption in the corner - happy Thanksgiving
where does one find that blue and gold trident??? That thing is so nice
Great video! I have owned 8 CW watches (none currently in the collection but will definitely buy more in the future). Most I have purchased on the secondary market as they run about 45% of retail cost there but I have purchased 3 directly from CW. I love their magazine and this is certainly a company to keep our eyes on. Great video! I understand they recently opened a store in Texas and I want to visit when I get a chance.
I have a collection of over 30 watches, which includes 7 CW's that I have bought over the past 4 years. I'm very impressed and hope to continue to buy more. I would be interested in your take on another British watchmaker - Farer. I have 4 of these and rate them equally with CW but with a more unique design language.
you have too many watches to enjoy any of them. You know it and I know it
@@eseir64 i have 100+ and I plan on buying more. I don’t think you are in a position to tell others they have too many. Its for them to decide not you.
@@UserKR13 Need that many? Addiction is a thing. Get help. You could just go to a watch store and wear them there..
@@eseir64You are obviously a watch owner and not an enthusiast. Nobody even needs even one watch anymore. We build collections because we appreciate the artistic and mechanical subtleties between them. People like you can't.
@@eseir64 like the guy says above, nobody needs a watch. The only things that need helping is your ability to deal with jealousy and most likely your bank balance. Go and admire the Rolex website and pray you will own one someday.
I like the designs but the sellita calibers is under par for me since I had to get one replaced out of warranty and the winding is crunchy.
Fantastic video 👏 I’m a big fan of CW, but don’t own one. I’m still waiting for that perfect watch, not sure any of their current models really speak to me.
Hi Teddy. Great video as always. AFAIK a few years back you used to talk about fashion in general too, so I hope you don't mind me asking about the jacket you're wearing here. I was looking for a corduroy peacoat, but I really like how this trucker jacket looks too. Thanks
My CW c11 arrived today. V hard to find a CW here in Pakistan. Got a good deal. Absolutely gorgeous aviation piece.
I do own one of their older watches, a quartz I picked up about 10 years ago, the C7 Rapide Mk2. It has been my everyday watch for a very long time before eventually shifting towards automatics. I still wear this watch and while the bezel shows some wear and tear, the watch, despite being an entry level swiss quartz feels like a premium model. Still operates to the specs to this very day. Very satisfying build quality. I'm looking into expand my collection with a C60 next.
Beautiful watches, great customer service, great quality. I have 3 of them. Pity they have followed the trend into smaller watches, it's most of the reason I haven't bought more.
Love my black dial Christopher Ward C63 Sealander 🙌
Would love to know more about Oris as well, I’m not sure why it’s not so popular with solid movements and high power reserves, I always wonder if I have a blind spot with the brand.