@@wigmaster7894 Sorry that my joke didn’t come across as such. I also like that he is self-effacing in his humor. My attempt at leaning into that didn’t land. Btw - I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiment!
I dig the "likes and don't likes" approach and look forward to seeing more. Thanks for the likeable content that I can aspire to producing at some point!
As someone in the watch retail industry, your channel is one of the few I tolerate. Great content every time. To the point, always hands-on, no bs watch dealer angle. Not to mention the beautifully composed shots 💙
I've got the black. Fume dial is very subtle in black, almost none existent . It also transitions between a dark and light grey which is interesting. I was going to buy a pelagos lhd or fxd but I've made the tight choice imo, at half the price. It's very thin for a diver and the case sculpting makes it wear even better. No slab sided tuderness here ! The bezel action is also o e of the best ive ever clicked. If it was over the 2k mark for CH...I would have bought the tudor so they pitched it just right for what I was looking for
Thanks for your comment. Looking at the CW with a black dial or FDX with black dial. Still on the fence about which one to get. The biggest dislike is for me on the CW is the lumed logo.
I don't like the blue and orange... but the grey is perfection! Key thing what got me sold is flat crystal, solid movement, lume block like on pelages 39, it's slim and under the radar (nothing is shiny/flashy). That's my watch!
It's not just you. I recently purchased a Breitling Aerospace and I also think the titanium case and bracelet feel sticky on my wrist. The material must be just a bit rougher than stainless on a very fine level, that makes it cling to the skin.
The dial is not boring its rather different and it stands out especially at night time! CW hit it in the park with this one, they will sell very well! The monochrome one looks wicked too!
Great video. Surprised the change of 7 inches to 18cm, someone's wrist grew 👀 I always like to imagine cross shopping and the obvious comparison, for me, would be the Tudor BB58 Blue and Seiko SPB451. I find this watch is a good middle ground between both.
Saturation diving is not done while in a vessel. Divers will live in a bell during their hitch but the actual diving work is done with a diving suit on using exotic gases.
As usual, a solid, comprehensive review. The quad chart near the end including the pineapple pizza is very Demetri Martin-like. I love Demetri Martin, so…YES!
This is now my favourite watch channel on TH-cam , such great content and done superbly, well done sir and I got my favourite watch at MAMACOO，it hasn’t left my wrist for weeks
I kinda like it, but it makes me think that they hired a designer who went crazy with the dial (I'd like to eat those frosted indexes!) and then once they found out that maybe it was a bit too much, they hired another one to do bracelet and that bezel (which doesn't really fit the dial's universe).
It's funny that people still think Seikos in the $1000 range are expensive haha With all due respect, these CW watches could be very well priced in the $500-750 range. Considering the brand's history, they are charging something way above what is expected and they missed the chance to win new customers from more traditional brands. In this case, value retention will always be a big problem too...
You summed up what I’ve been trying to put my finger on with the lumiere for the last month. Good, but not interesting. The Twelve & Bel Canto both good and both interesting. I applaud CW for progressing to the point of making a killer $2,500 watch, but ultimately not sure this piece moves the company along as did The Twelve and Bel Canto.
Great video. I also like a lot about this watch but don’t feel an urge to add it to my collection. My Seiko SPB297 (the blue glacier dial) owns the spot that this watch wants to take. Your video on that Seiko is a key reason I have it, by the way. 😅
I think this would be even better in steel with a date at six o’clock for less money. I think you’d get bored of the novelty of the lume blocks after a while. Best CW yet though I think, I like the matte bezel, the textured dial and the design of the case.
1. Hawaiian pizza in the morning rules. 2. While I don't actually own the Grand Seiko company (perhaps someday) I would like to stem the tide of universal disdain toward their bracelets. I understand that some (most?) of them are (or have been) lower quality, but my experience has been the opposite. My SBGA467 has a beautiful, milled and comfortable bracelet. Only real ding of course is no micro adj. 3. I need to go buy some Hawaiian pizza.
I quite like the orange dial, which I believe is this only non-fumé dial option. Do I want this over a Doxa sub 300T? Probably not. Great watch though. Thanks for the content, enjoying the style!
Not necessarily one for a 'multiple' watch collector but as a item in a 1-3 watch collection, then this Lumiere is a very solid alternative to a default Tudor. It's better value and sounds (according to you) just as well built. I don't own a Tudor because I find them overly conventional and apart from the lume on this Lumiere it ticks all those conventional boxes, too. But, it's a very tempting alternative to Tudor and you save a ton o'dough. 8/10 CW.
Great review! Thank you for that. This watch is right down my alley. I love everything about it and I would buy it in a heartbeat... If I would have the money to spend on it, that is. 😭
I like this one, a lot. However, I'm not struck on the hands. I think the hands, being full lume, is a bit too extra. I have no doubt it will be a hit for CW. Thanks for continued excellent content.
I’ve really liked watches that CW has put out this year including this one. The white dial Trident GMT also really caught my eye. I like GMTs with thiccc GMT hands, that’s one of my cold Hawaiian pizzas
Your point about dial options kinda stands if you look at the orange dial version...those blocks dont pop very well and honestly need a black outline or again...a fume style. The color you have is the winner here.
I agree. The bracelet is a 400$ upcharge compared to the rubber strap which also has some value and it looks very similar to the one on my Zelos Mako V3. For the whole Zelos watch including the bracelet i paid 500$. Wtf!!!
@@tombombadil1646 I have a titanium Zelos Blacktip on ti bracelet and it was $499. This CW has a much nicer movement and bezel, but a $2000 price delta to the Zelos is just not there. This is a $1400 watch IMHO
Still do $700 watches , these are upgrades but most of their models are under $1000 especially on straps. COSC Sellita 300 movements and full titanium don’t come cheap.
Their steel, Sellita 200 divers are still very price competitive. I think the Lumiere is for the watch buyer that would consider a Pelagos, which is not everyone looking at divers
I almost ordered this watch. I really like the specs and style. Really want a 100m+ full titanium watch. The only thing that gives me pause is the lume. I need lume that I can see over back lighting for hours. Normally this pushes me to tritium watches like Ball. They don’t have a thin, titanium watch with good water resistance. I’m sure the lume is good but I’m left with questions of: How long does the lume really last? Is it better than the lume on other dive watches that iatr inadequate for me? Can it hang with tritium? I doubt it so I’ve passed for now…
My favorite 2024 is the Prospex Limited Edition 1965 Recreation European Exclusive in Gradation Island Blue. The dial is stunning and the contrast when on a white strap is to die for. I will get my hands on one from AMZWATCH
You’re definitely not the only one with that sticky titanium experience. It’s one of the main things that turns me off about the material, although I like its darker look more than steel
I need a watch similar to this but I have massive forearms and 9.5 inch wrists. So 44mm is about right? - but most folk consider this too big .. Any suggestions for potential purchases?
A watch that doesn't have a date is about as much use to me as tits on fish would be to them!. I have one watch with no date i have worn once. useless for me.
I find the watch pleasing and intersting but for me its lacking of some oomph, like you describe. I think the result on your double axe board makes you sell that watch sooner that you think.
Mostly agree. I've owned two CWs and liked them both. Size of C60 is spot-on. The Selitta COSC is great as is the price, no date window, microadjust, and the QR bracelet. I'm not a fan of textured or fume dials, polished links, titanium bracelets, escape valves, or lume. Yeah, lume is a party trick for people who carry little blacklights in their pockets. At this price, does it surpass a good used Tudor Black Bay 58 with a SteelReef easylink? Not even close.
Absolutely. I have had the Twelve myself (but returned it since it was too large for my wrist) and the quality was so good! You get ALOT of bang for your buck with the Twelve.
I think the case is perfect. The proportions are great. Materials are good. The movement is good and maintainable. But there's something about the overall dial/indicies which bugs me. The full lume globalight blocks look kind of cheap and plasticky to me at first glance. Also would've appreciated the dial being full black rather than grey if they wanted to to go full tool watch. I hope they use this case on other variants. With some slight changes I'd be all over this because I can't afford a Pelagos
'The full lume globalight blocks look kind of cheap and plasticky to me...' 100% agree fan of CW and own a trident, but I think this is a step backwards in design
I’m with you. I would have been ok with them if the hands and twelve marker weren’t skeletonized. Makes them look cartoonish, like a kids watch. I’m admittedly never much a fan of fume dials so that’s a miss for me too.
I think your chart shows you have a Red Bull pelagos fxd. How do you find the naming of Red Bull alinghi on the inside of the watch? Is it very noticeable to you or unobtrusive? I really like the colors of the watch but not sure about all that writing.
I want to love this watch. I really want to purchase this watch. I just can’t see it getting wrist time. Then I realized why. Take the LEGO LUM off and put some other embassies and I wouldn’t give this watch a second look. I just don’t see the LEGO LUM being enough for me to put this watch into the rotation.
@YoureTerrific do you feel the fujitsubo that you reviewed recently as sticky as the lumiere? I ask cause fujitsubo had a duratect coating applied. I have the same issue with titanium feeling sticky when it's hot outside...
great commentary. I like these things, but do I really need a seventh Christopher Ward watch? Hmmm. Time will tell what I think of those somewhat cartoonish looking lumed hands and markers. Great for dark places, provided you have been out in the daylight long enough beforehand to get the lume charged up. Like you I am not a big fan of fume dials, but I agree the faces would be much less legible without the visual contrast of the hands against the darker outer edges.
Great video man! How do you compare this to the Formex Reef tho? which do you prefer personally? Perhaps a Christopher Ward vs Formex video could be a good idea? hehe
I like those new blocky markers too. Did you see the new Sinn 903 with the 'Tiffany' blue dial also has dimensional markers using the same material. I like the Lumiere but wonder if they didn't over do it a bit. Can't stand the fume dials. Blechhh. Oh yeah, Sinn also dropped the date from that version of the 903. What??
I LOVE the chunky lume and I hope all the companies that currently put lume in white gold pots on their sports watches switch to chunky lume. An Explorer with chunky lume would be the business (for me).
As someone who has owned both, I’m curious how you think this watch compares directly with the Tudor Pelagos. It’s obviously thinner, which is a plus, but I would assume some differences in quality that would make the Tudor stand out. Like I assume the CW bracelet is just pinned instead of screwed? I am also kind of curious how the Titanium will hold up. I would say a week isn’t long enough but I managed to put a pretty massive scratch in the clasp of my Pelagos on its second day. Meanwhile I wear a titanium Citizen that is apparently coated in adamantium, because I beat the shit out of it and it looks pretty much brand new.
Comparing to the LHD since I've never owned the Pelaogs 39... The only noticeable quality advantage the Tudor has is the clasp/clasp adjustment system. The Pelagos also has a more interesting dial for me. Then the Tudor has a longer power reserve and a date (if you want that). The CW is more comfortable, lighter with smoother bracelet links. And considering the size difference too, is the LHD worth $2.5k more? Maybe not. I don't care that it's from "the Rolex family". That doesn't mean much to me but I understand that it's important to others.
I don’t like grade 2 Ti unless it has a scratch resistant coating. They should have put one on. I had a CW Elite 1000 for a while, scratched like crazy.
Ahhh, I too find grade 2 titanium to be sticky. Also, it holds onto oils from my fingers. I have a pelagos 39 and the bracelet just seems grimy all the time and it’s much more difficult to wipe clean than steel. The case isn’t as bad but it’s still annoying.
I would love to know why Omega persist with their non functional HEV when it's so polarising and must cost them sales. I think this is a great option for a modern dive watch and there is enough to make it stand out at a decent price
Just because you would never use it does not make it “non functional”. Seamasters have been a great selling watch for Omega for years. Maybe they just know more than you.
LOVE PINEAPPLE PIZZA AND TAKEAWAY CURRY THE MORNING AFTER,OH ERRM I LOVE THIS WATCH ALSO IT SURPRISES ME YOU THINK ITS BORING,BUT EVERYONE GOT AN OPINION LIKE ASSHOLES(OTHER CHANNELS)THE MORNING AFTER,I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL I THINK YOU SMASHED THIS ONE BROTHER
For fun ill give my ratings too: Size: 👎🏼 I prefer 39mm and below Thickness: 👍🏼👍🏼 anything below 11.5mm is lovely. Titanium: 👍🏼 overall but 👎🏼 for me due to how it looks on my skin tone Lume: 👍🏼 Dial: 👍🏼 Clasp: 👍🏼 Movement: indifferent Hands: 👎🏼👎🏼 Logo: 👎🏼
AMZWATCH is one of my favorite watch manufacturers they do offer beautifull dials, good workmanship & moovements.That smooth sweeping second hand is truly mesmerizing！
I don't get the uninteresting aspect. To me that is kind of necessary to have a conventional shape when you come out with a dial that out there looking. Too much crazy all around and it starts to become too weird to wear as a standard watch. This keeps it firmly in a daily driver conversation while still being interesting enough that I'd definitely cross the room to talk about it if i hadn't seen it on TH-cam before. Those lume blocks are really striking
This is pretty much the perfect watch channel. Your sense of humor and photography is spot on.
Don’t feed the ego of this guy. He’s got seven.inch.wrists…
@@eggsII a lot of other channels have a bland personality or think they’re funny but aren’t. Also I have a seven inch wrist.
@@wigmaster7894 Sorry that my joke didn’t come across as such. I also like that he is self-effacing in his humor. My attempt at leaning into that didn’t land.
Btw - I agree wholeheartedly with your sentiment!
@@eggsII I got the joke. It was subtly sarcastic and that’s what I like about him
Agreed 🎉
I dig the "likes and don't likes" approach and look forward to seeing more. Thanks for the likeable content that I can aspire to producing at some point!
The lume blocks are a hoot.
If I was to spend this much on a watch, it had better have a lot of hoot.
As someone in the watch retail industry, your channel is one of the few I tolerate. Great content every time. To the point, always hands-on, no bs watch dealer angle. Not to mention the beautifully composed shots 💙
Which are the others?
I've got the black. Fume dial is very subtle in black, almost none existent . It also transitions between a dark and light grey which is interesting. I was going to buy a pelagos lhd or fxd but I've made the tight choice imo, at half the price. It's very thin for a diver and the case sculpting makes it wear even better. No slab sided tuderness here ! The bezel action is also o e of the best ive ever clicked. If it was over the 2k mark for CH...I would have bought the tudor so they pitched it just right for what I was looking for
You’re right, it’s the “tight choice”.
Thanks for your comment. Looking at the CW with a black dial or FDX with black dial. Still on the fence about which one to get. The biggest dislike is for me on the CW is the lumed logo.
the watch is gorgeous! the dial is perfect!
@@bearviewingagree about the lumed logo, I want to see the time pop, not the logo!
“I’ve got a zaratsu in my throat” made me laugh out loud!
Another banger of a video and really appreciate the audio on my morning commute to London, nice touch sir 👌🏾
I don't like the blue and orange... but the grey is perfection! Key thing what got me sold is flat crystal, solid movement, lume block like on pelages 39, it's slim and under the radar (nothing is shiny/flashy). That's my watch!
It's not just you. I recently purchased a Breitling Aerospace and I also think the titanium case and bracelet feel sticky on my wrist. The material must be just a bit rougher than stainless on a very fine level, that makes it cling to the skin.
I have noticed the same and I agree with you that it must be the level of roughness of the surface.
I have multiple titanium watches and I have never had this issue.
The dial is not boring its rather different and it stands out especially at night time! CW hit it in the park with this one, they will sell very well! The monochrome one looks wicked too!
Loved the GS cough and choking on the zaratsu LOL
Great video. Surprised the change of 7 inches to 18cm, someone's wrist grew 👀 I always like to imagine cross shopping and the obvious comparison, for me, would be the Tudor BB58 Blue and Seiko SPB451. I find this watch is a good middle ground between both.
I like the watch I got from AMZWATCH. That rubber strap combo looks really cool! Been wearing it since last year and love every minute of it.
Love your channel and sense of humor, another great video. At retail, I would stretch up a bit to a preowned Pelagos, but nice watch.
Agree with you about titanium straps, had not realised it until you said it! Steel is more comfortable.
Saturation diving is not done while in a vessel. Divers will live in a bell during their hitch but the actual diving work is done with a diving suit on using exotic gases.
As usual, a solid, comprehensive review. The quad chart near the end including the pineapple pizza is very Demetri Martin-like. I love Demetri Martin, so…YES!
This is now my favourite watch channel on TH-cam , such great content and done superbly, well done sir and I got my favourite watch at MAMACOO，it hasn’t left my wrist for weeks
Literally laughed out loud at the photoshopped dial 😂. Watched it again though and now I think I like the light blue more 😅.
Absolutely SLAYED me
𝓘 𝓵𝓸𝓿𝓮 𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓹𝓱𝓲𝓬 𝓭𝓮𝓼𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰
"Graphic design is my passion" almost made me spit out my drink 😂
Nice review, a different perspective to the 'normal' reviews on TH-cam.
Like a torch on your wrist! Nice review.
I kinda like it, but it makes me think that they hired a designer who went crazy with the dial (I'd like to eat those frosted indexes!) and then once they found out that maybe it was a bit too much, they hired another one to do bracelet and that bezel (which doesn't really fit the dial's universe).
It's funny that people still think Seikos in the $1000 range are expensive haha With all due respect, these CW watches could be very well priced in the $500-750 range. Considering the brand's history, they are charging something way above what is expected and they missed the chance to win new customers from more traditional brands. In this case, value retention will always be a big problem too...
You summed up what I’ve been trying to put my finger on with the lumiere for the last month. Good, but not interesting. The Twelve & Bel Canto both good and both interesting. I applaud CW for progressing to the point of making a killer $2,500 watch, but ultimately not sure this piece moves the company along as did The Twelve and Bel Canto.
Those 3D lumed markers and hands are chef’s kiss 💋👌
Great video. I also like a lot about this watch but don’t feel an urge to add it to my collection. My Seiko SPB297 (the blue glacier dial) owns the spot that this watch wants to take. Your video on that Seiko is a key reason I have it, by the way. 😅
I think this would be even better in steel with a date at six o’clock for less money. I think you’d get bored of the novelty of the lume blocks after a while. Best CW yet though I think, I like the matte bezel, the textured dial and the design of the case.
1. Hawaiian pizza in the morning rules. 2. While I don't actually own the Grand Seiko company (perhaps someday) I would like to stem the tide of universal disdain toward their bracelets. I understand that some (most?) of them are (or have been) lower quality, but my experience has been the opposite. My SBGA467 has a beautiful, milled and comfortable bracelet. Only real ding of course is no micro adj. 3. I need to go buy some Hawaiian pizza.
A cool piece, but my Seiko SPB419 has this spot in my collection. Great video!
I quite like the orange dial, which I believe is this only non-fumé dial option. Do I want this over a Doxa sub 300T? Probably not. Great watch though. Thanks for the content, enjoying the style!
Not necessarily one for a 'multiple' watch collector but as a item in a 1-3 watch collection, then this Lumiere is a very solid alternative to a default Tudor. It's better value and sounds (according to you) just as well built. I don't own a Tudor because I find them overly conventional and apart from the lume on this Lumiere it ticks all those conventional boxes, too. But, it's a very tempting alternative to Tudor and you save a ton o'dough. 8/10 CW.
Great review! Thank you for that.
This watch is right down my alley. I love everything about it and I would buy it in a heartbeat... If I would have the money to spend on it, that is. 😭
I like this one, a lot. However, I'm not struck on the hands. I think the hands, being full lume, is a bit too extra. I have no doubt it will be a hit for CW. Thanks for continued excellent content.
I’ve really liked watches that CW has put out this year including this one. The white dial Trident GMT also really caught my eye. I like GMTs with thiccc GMT hands, that’s one of my cold Hawaiian pizzas
Absolutely fantastic ‘actual’ diver watch
Your point about dial options kinda stands if you look at the orange dial version...those blocks dont pop very well and honestly need a black outline or again...a fume style. The color you have is the winner here.
CW is creeping up in price quite a bit. It will be interesting to see if customers still feel the watches are worth the money
I agree.
The bracelet is a 400$ upcharge compared to the rubber strap which also has some value and it looks very similar to the one on my Zelos Mako V3.
For the whole Zelos watch including the bracelet i paid 500$. Wtf!!!
@@tombombadil1646 I have a titanium Zelos Blacktip on ti bracelet and it was $499. This CW has a much nicer movement and bezel, but a $2000 price delta to the Zelos is just not there. This is a $1400 watch IMHO
Still do $700 watches , these are upgrades but most of their models are under $1000 especially on straps. COSC Sellita 300 movements and full titanium don’t come cheap.
@@tombombadil1646 This bracelet is full titanium tho, not that I am justifying the price
Their steel, Sellita 200 divers are still very price competitive. I think the Lumiere is for the watch buyer that would consider a Pelagos, which is not everyone looking at divers
MAMACOO has set a new standard for replica watches. Their craftsmanship is impeccable. Its hard to tell the difference from the originals
I almost ordered this watch. I really like the specs and style. Really want a 100m+ full titanium watch. The only thing that gives me pause is the lume. I need lume that I can see over back lighting for hours. Normally this pushes me to tritium watches like Ball. They don’t have a thin, titanium watch with good water resistance.
I’m sure the lume is good but I’m left with questions of: How long does the lume really last? Is it better than the lume on other dive watches that iatr inadequate for me? Can it hang with tritium?
I doubt it so I’ve passed for now…
I love this watch that lume design is bonkers
I’ve not had that issue with titanium. Found the Tag Heuer Solargraph in titanium to be great for running where it would naturally get a bit sweaty..
Maybe it's because that one has an almost bead-blasted finish?
@@YoureTerrific could be. That finish really works aesthetically too. Always looks good and hard to scratch. It’s a low key winner that watch!
My favorite 2024 is the Prospex Limited Edition 1965 Recreation European Exclusive in Gradation Island Blue. The dial is stunning and the contrast when on a white strap is to die for. I will get my hands on one from AMZWATCH
I agree with your review about this watch, except the cold pizza.
You’re definitely not the only one with that sticky titanium experience. It’s one of the main things that turns me off about the material, although I like its darker look more than steel
5:02 funny ... Zaratsu stuck in your throat 😂
I need a watch similar to this but I have massive forearms and 9.5 inch wrists. So 44mm is about right? - but most folk consider this too big .. Any suggestions for potential purchases?
I wish it had a date! I would buy it in a heartbeat!
A watch that doesn't have a date is about as much use to me as tits on fish would be to them!. I have one watch with no date i have worn once. useless for me.
I find the watch pleasing and intersting but for me its lacking of some oomph, like you describe.
I think the result on your double axe board makes you sell that watch sooner that you think.
Mostly agree. I've owned two CWs and liked them both. Size of C60 is spot-on. The Selitta COSC is great as is the price, no date window, microadjust, and the QR bracelet. I'm not a fan of textured or fume dials, polished links, titanium bracelets, escape valves, or lume. Yeah, lume is a party trick for people who carry little blacklights in their pockets. At this price, does it surpass a good used Tudor Black Bay 58 with a SteelReef easylink? Not even close.
At least it is unique which is more than we can say for the 58.
Is Christopher Ward a good brand? Cause Iam considering the twelve 36mm to add in my collection.
Just dive in without much thought 😊
No, don't fall into the trap of the YT watches.... christopher ward is the epitome of being chronically online.
@@pr33tu_ I met Mike and the brand at a red bar event. They're getting out there. The 12s are awesome in person. They have a store in Texas now too.
@@pr33tu_ You have no idea what you are talking about. I have a C65 Dune myself and the price to quality ratio is insane.
Absolutely. I have had the Twelve myself (but returned it since it was too large for my wrist) and the quality was so good! You get ALOT of bang for your buck with the Twelve.
I think the case is perfect. The proportions are great. Materials are good. The movement is good and maintainable. But there's something about the overall dial/indicies which bugs me. The full lume globalight blocks look kind of cheap and plasticky to me at first glance. Also would've appreciated the dial being full black rather than grey if they wanted to to go full tool watch.
I hope they use this case on other variants. With some slight changes I'd be all over this because I can't afford a Pelagos
'The full lume globalight blocks look kind of cheap and plasticky to me...' 100% agree
fan of CW and own a trident, but I think this is a step backwards in design
@@mtnvalley9298agreed funny enough the normal trident looks and appears more luxurious
I’m with you. I would have been ok with them if the hands and twelve marker weren’t skeletonized. Makes them look cartoonish, like a kids watch. I’m admittedly never much a fan of fume dials so that’s a miss for me too.
MAMACOO！Every time you exhibit one of these watches I become super tempted to get one.
Love your reviews. Pineapple on Pizza is illegal in six States! The Indices are very appealing and unique. Could be a great addition to a collection.
As it should be !!! 😂
I think your chart shows you have a Red Bull pelagos fxd. How do you find the naming of Red Bull alinghi on the inside of the watch? Is it very noticeable to you or unobtrusive? I really like the colors of the watch but not sure about all that writing.
I’ve had my eye on this watch ever since it was announced. Can you tell me how the quality of this watch compares to the longines Hydroconquest?
I want to love this watch. I really want to purchase this watch. I just can’t see it getting wrist time. Then I realized why. Take the LEGO LUM off and put some other embassies and I wouldn’t give this watch a second look. I just don’t see the LEGO LUM being enough for me to put this watch into the rotation.
@YoureTerrific do you feel the fujitsubo that you reviewed recently as sticky as the lumiere? I ask cause fujitsubo had a duratect coating applied. I have the same issue with titanium feeling sticky when it's hot outside...
Is the quick adjustment clasp on this watch one of the ones “borrowed” from a micro brand? Or was that a different CW model?
great commentary. I like these things, but do I really need a seventh Christopher Ward watch? Hmmm. Time will tell what I think of those somewhat cartoonish looking lumed hands and markers. Great for dark places, provided you have been out in the daylight long enough beforehand to get the lume charged up. Like you I am not a big fan of fume dials, but I agree the faces would be much less legible without the visual contrast of the hands against the darker outer edges.
I like the watch, it's just outside of my price range.
Does this have male end links? It looks like it. If so, what is the end-link-to-end-link measurement?
Honestly I really like it. I think its a great option
Great video man! How do you compare this to the Formex Reef tho? which do you prefer personally? Perhaps a Christopher Ward vs Formex video could be a good idea? hehe
I like those new blocky markers too. Did you see the new Sinn 903 with the 'Tiffany' blue dial also has dimensional markers using the same material. I like the Lumiere but wonder if they didn't over do it a bit. Can't stand the fume dials. Blechhh. Oh yeah, Sinn also dropped the date from that version of the 903. What??
I LOVE the chunky lume and I hope all the companies that currently put lume in white gold pots on their sports watches switch to chunky lume. An Explorer with chunky lume would be the business (for me).
I agree. My Pelagos 39mm is sticky, too.
I've been pining for a full titanium watch, but this is good anecdotal info to have in mind.
Will you make a video about the echo/neutra cortina?
As someone who has owned both, I’m curious how you think this watch compares directly with the Tudor Pelagos. It’s obviously thinner, which is a plus, but I would assume some differences in quality that would make the Tudor stand out. Like I assume the CW bracelet is just pinned instead of screwed? I am also kind of curious how the Titanium will hold up. I would say a week isn’t long enough but I managed to put a pretty massive scratch in the clasp of my Pelagos on its second day. Meanwhile I wear a titanium Citizen that is apparently coated in adamantium, because I beat the shit out of it and it looks pretty much brand new.
Comparing to the LHD since I've never owned the Pelaogs 39...
The only noticeable quality advantage the Tudor has is the clasp/clasp adjustment system. The Pelagos also has a more interesting dial for me. Then the Tudor has a longer power reserve and a date (if you want that).
The CW is more comfortable, lighter with smoother bracelet links. And considering the size difference too, is the LHD worth $2.5k more? Maybe not. I don't care that it's from "the Rolex family". That doesn't mean much to me but I understand that it's important to others.
I don’t like grade 2 Ti unless it has a scratch resistant coating. They should have put one on. I had a CW Elite 1000 for a while, scratched like crazy.
I also find grade 2 titanium sticky but GS titanium grade 5 is fine .
I would buy it , I love the design but I usually wear 42 and up , my wrist is 7.25”
looks really cool
The markers and hands certainly look like plastic in the video. Do they definitely look like ceramic in person?
Yes, why?
My first and only "good" watch with a Swiss movement is a C60 Trident from 9 years ago
Ti = light & good
Gold = heavy & good
Ahhh, I too find grade 2 titanium to be sticky. Also, it holds onto oils from my fingers. I have a pelagos 39 and the bracelet just seems grimy all the time and it’s much more difficult to wipe clean than steel. The case isn’t as bad but it’s still annoying.
Is this review sponsored? How were you able to gain access to this piece?
Come for the watches and stay for the jokes
I would love to know why Omega persist with their non functional HEV when it's so polarising and must cost them sales. I think this is a great option for a modern dive watch and there is enough to make it stand out at a decent price
Just because you would never use it does not make it “non functional”. Seamasters have been a great selling watch for Omega for years. Maybe they just know more than you.
Minute hand is necessarily skeletonized for weight reduction. Minute hand is unnecessarily skeletonized so you can drink in all of that 3-D lume.
agree no date complication is a no go for me. I would rather have a Tudor Pelagos
it's also terrific
Makes an SMP look like a Langhe lmao those applied markers look like they’re out of a gum-ball machine
I know it's Ti and all, but the pricing creep is something to dislike about CW's new strategy 🤔
LOVE PINEAPPLE PIZZA AND TAKEAWAY CURRY THE MORNING AFTER,OH ERRM I LOVE THIS WATCH ALSO IT SURPRISES ME YOU THINK ITS BORING,BUT EVERYONE GOT AN OPINION LIKE ASSHOLES(OTHER CHANNELS)THE MORNING AFTER,I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL I THINK YOU SMASHED THIS ONE BROTHER
Comic sans? That's just evil.
Nice Video, thx
Those lugs appear to downturn past the underside of the watch head, therefore they appear to sit on your wrist. Is that annoying?
Personally, I think it's a homerun for this smaller brand at this price point.
Just crushes watch reviews. I mean, in every aspect. Touche sir! Touche...
For fun ill give my ratings too:
Size: 👎🏼 I prefer 39mm and below
Thickness: 👍🏼👍🏼 anything below 11.5mm is lovely.
Titanium: 👍🏼 overall but 👎🏼 for me due to how it looks on my skin tone
Lume: 👍🏼
Dial: 👍🏼
Clasp: 👍🏼
Movement: indifferent
Hands: 👎🏼👎🏼
Logo: 👎🏼
I feel sticky to titanium watches too!
Me too!
There are dozens of us!
Great review.....balanced and biased (in a good way) at the same time.
AMZWATCH is one of my favorite watch manufacturers they do offer beautifull dials, good workmanship & moovements.That smooth sweeping second hand is truly mesmerizing！
Cold Hawaiian pizza for the win!
No one states how long the lume lasts.
Charge it up and let's see how long it last since it is the main feature of the watch.
They don't comment on it because there's no difference in longevity.
There are times when you channel Jeff Goldblum...not to worry u or nuffin 😂
Have gotten that my whole life and it's one of my favorite compliments.
@@YoureTerrific thought it would be 🤣
I don't get the uninteresting aspect. To me that is kind of necessary to have a conventional shape when you come out with a dial that out there looking. Too much crazy all around and it starts to become too weird to wear as a standard watch. This keeps it firmly in a daily driver conversation while still being interesting enough that I'd definitely cross the room to talk about it if i hadn't seen it on TH-cam before. Those lume blocks are really striking
OMG, I like cold Hawaiian pizza for breakfast too........