is there any vibration problem? someone mentioned it and I want to find out. (and know what they are even talking about). Thanks. I'm seriously thinking of buying this watch.
I like the new C60 Mk3. It's great value for what u get. They finally have a completely unique CW design now. You really should get a bracelet version because it is a really nice one.. Enough to make it a huge selling point to buy one for me. One of the best unique case design. Love the bevels, shape and it contours nicely. I don't mind the logo(s). Get over it. The logo and way space is used on dial is distinctly CW style now. The old hand set were ok. I actually like the new one. It's a unique CW design now. The old ones were actually more Bremont style.
I have a very substantial watch collection and I purchased this watch for an everyday work watch. I think it is a very comfortable wearing and good looking watch. For the price I was surprised by the quality.
Ive got a first gen trident, i love it, i think this one looks great, but they should get rid of the Christopher ward and just have their double cross logo on the watch instead!!
I have a C60 Trident Pro 600 chronometer, black on black with the SH21 in-house movement and it's got the old logo too (which I prefer). However, having said that, I really do like the new Mk3 Trident. I llke like the new hand set and the new case too and the black date wheel, and I think the new logo looks better on this design than it did on the old design, so there, now you have my 10 cents worth :)
I think CW are trying and succeeding at making a quality product and introducing some innovation. The jumping hours model and the older world timer models come to mind. But when they changed to the current logo, it just ruined it for me. I much preferred to old C W logo, even the Chr. Ward logo is better than this current design.
As a Ward Trident Pro (GMT) owner, I think that the new watch has upgrades and downgrades. For me, 40mm is better (as the 42mm is big and looks even bigger than it is), slimmer profile is great, bevelled crown is more comfy, much better line, matching date wheel (although I will have mine changed mine to black at some point). Downgrades: unbalanced dial design (I don't mind the logo that much but it should be balanced with a bigger more visible logo at 12 .... Or remove the writing at 9 and leave the logo at 12 like on the quartz chronographs), hand set is neither worse nor better but changing it is a mistake. What I mean by that is that when Rolex or Omega have refined their designs over decades, Christopher Ward seems very undecided about their visuals by radically changing them from generation to generation and that is a weakness in my eyes, they should stick to their visual identity and refine it because that is how you build your brand and heritage. I loved the old hands and the old logo and so did most people I have shown the watch to in the last 3 years (and internet seemed to agree). The size, sharp crown, white date wheel, the poor like, the dial with a wave pattern that didn't always reflect light nicely and could look like made from cardboard could all have been improved easily.
I have tried really hard to dislike this watch, but I keep coming back to it. I am now looking for a Mk II with those distinctive teardrop hands, and if I can find one with a green bezel... even better! 😊
I have the two Bronze versions and the C5 Malvern, the logo isn't a big deal. I actually like the idea of it being at 9 versus 12. My biggest complaint about my CW tridents is I wish there wasn't a date window. They do such a great job on the dial and layout, I'd prefer a Trident version without a date.
I honestly have no complaints with this watch. I do however have a suggestion. It might have been nice to see the actual logo you know the (I'm assuming) Swiss flag plus sign and the rest of it not in black. I think it blends in too easily with the rest of the dial. Other than that, I like it all.
@@vtlxx I doubt a hose could exceed 100m pressure! A Karcher high pressure cleaner might buy then I am not sure a watch could take that because when watches are tested for water resistance, they are tested for homogeneous pressure on the whole case (with the case distorting under pressure and temperature changes etc), a high pressure water jet will apply pressure on one side of the watch, change of temperature likely combined with a sudden temperature change on just one side of the case .... Not sure all five watches can take that just like a lot of different watches will die if you take them to your hot jacuzzi.
@@vtlxx To be honest, if you where going to spray the watch with let's say 20 Bar (20 Atmos) while it was sitting on your wrist, the watch wouldn't be your biggest concern anymore.
if only the brand name is at the center instead of the left side =_=, honestly they should just remove the logo and put the brand name at the middle top
This mk3 BUGS THE LIFE OUT OF ME. They keep completely changing their brand identity. First the logo Now the hands Whats next ? Why creat a brand identity that is definitely succesful and then keep diluting it WHAT !!!!!!!!!! NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!! STOP IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Agreed, that shows a lack of self confidence in their design or the willingness to please the largest number but this is a dangerous strategy that has backfired so many times in the past with so many brands which wanted volume instead of brand loyalty, saw sales explode (in the best case scenario) and then collapse.
CW just can't get a cohesive design, it is really kind of sad, because it is almost a great watch, but every time I glance at it there is this slightly jarring sensation something is out of balance. The name "Christopher Ward" is simply not a good choice in the first place, and then putting it at 9 is just weird with a second logo at 12, odd.
I would have bought this if Christopher's parents had given him a shorter name like Paul, Billor Ron, resulting in a symmetric dial for my watch. Its his parents' fault they lost a customer.
Not a fan. I’m gravitating towards high accuracy quartz watches. Almost worry free. Need to sell off a few autos. I had a CW GMT and loved it but the 43 looked larger than I like. Great video.
Steve Tomko no there are several things. Hand set for one. I liked the Bremont hands. Not fond of the name placement. Liked it at 12 o’clock. Is that enough. I am entitled to my own opinion. So kind of you to be nosy twat.
With the name "Christopher Ward" on the dial as I get older and my memory fades I will think that the watch is Christopher's or I am Christopher. This is the same reason why I stopped wearing Calvin Klein underwear.
They should have left the name off the watch. I think the Christopher Ward at the 9 o'clock makes it look like a cheap watch especially in that basic font. The company logo alone at the 12 o'clock would look good.
Why would you hand wind an automatic watch , what is the point of wind a watch by hand if the watch is automatic ? .... BTW all analog quartz watches hack ..... yes watch snobs , they hack .
It is a nice watch but it is over-logo'd. I'm ok with the text "Christopher Ward", it is a bit stylised and fashion brand like, but whatever, it's ok and their thing. But that's not all. At 12 and on the crown is their plus/dot logo. Don't seem to be too proud of it, sort of hiding it but it is there. Then the second hand has the trident, is that a logo too of this watch? So, 3 logos? In my book that is at least one too many.
love my old logo, old school hands Trident 600. The new Mark III looks pretty good too. What I love about CW is the controversy & conversation this company always stirs up. Never a dull moment!
"I don't think anyone will complain about this." Oh sweet summer child. This is the internet. Someone will complain. Oh someone will complain so hard on how a date window has ruined their childhood memories.
Nice looking watch well done with review. Question for me is why the SW200 is rising so quickly in price? I.can find that movement in some watches for 4 to 500 dollars
@Lance Blencowe , I agree. The Tag Heuer automatic cal. 5 is a solid build and gets so much crap. It can be had for a good price and looks way better in all aspects. Why does this watch get so much love when it’s so inferior? I don’t get it. That being said, I still like this CW! Lol
Really like the look of this and tempted by the 40mm version on bracket... thanks for the review. Ps I prefer the new logo and think the old one looks really dated
To any people complaining about the font & logo, this is what's written on a Submariner : ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE SUBMARINER 1000 ft = 300 m SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED
The logo doesn't bother me. I wish they'd position it at 12 o'clock. I don't like the new hour hand, but then I didn't think the teardrop was much better. None of the shapes look like they go together. It's like "Hey as long as we keep the trident second hand, who cares?" I wouldn't buy one. For that price range, I'd rather get a Seiko. As it is, I'm saving for a Sinn U2 S which isn't exacrtly elegant, but it at least it follows through on the theme it presents in a cohesive manner unlike this watch.
For my first watch I’m interested into this one but I’m not sure if i should get the 40mm or 42mm watch. My wrist is 6.8inches but I’m still growing since I’m only 14. Thanks in advance!
I have 2 Christopher wards ( hand winding in SS and Auto in Bronce) and love both. Been a collector for 35 years I know the business. They do not have to change nothing. They are 2 different watches with same brand.
Unless you’re Rolex Companies have to change the aesthetic on their watches every few years to keep sales buoyant. When sales start to dip that’s when they know the aesthetic needs updating . Probably prefer the previous hands but probably change was required . Font isn’t a big deal Jesus the ocd amongst watch enthusiast is off the scale..
dropping the guilloche wave pattern and old onion hour hand and then cramming a SECOND logo (and one they seemingly just kind of came up with recently) at the 12 really annoy me. use one or the other, not both. everyone said they were boring in the mk2 days, but the classic looks and high quality fit and finish made them subtle but timeless with a couple more personal touches that set them apart. If there weren't so many other good options, I might consider looking at getting a mk2 used I liked the design so much. I love their specs and how versatile they are since theyre dressy and shiny but also functionally a real pro dive watch, but cranking the price up by another $50-100 while really adding 0 functional improvements (and removing most of the things that actually made it visually unique) was kind of met with an eye roll for me in what is really a saturated segment of the microbrand market
From day one that billboard fashion branding made me nuts on all previous tridents. An absolute deal killer. We buy the watches we do because we like how they look, right? In the previous versions that BRANDING is too big, bright and the first and only thing I see when looking one of their watches. You even acknowledge that having a white date wheel is kinda jarring on an all black dial, the only thing your eyes look at. Exactly. You sight the black date wheel is sleeker and understated. I agree with that sentiment and think that makes the point people complain about the name branding. Additionally, I think in all the previous iterations that modern font is out of aesthetic character with the vintage mash up of design cues so it really stood out: like a brightly lit billboard. But, now that this MK3 has a very modern look that font and even the placement works aesthetically. I actually almost like it. On this MK3 that branding would not keep me from getting one. I like the balance with the date. Still, I think it's too big, bright and dominant. C. Ward on one line likely better. When they offer this MK3 with a stainless steel bezel I'll get one. Matte ceramic insert might be nice too. All in all I think this is a fantastic update. Love the hands, indices, gloss deep ink black dial, new case and crown.
The logo font actually looks very nice in my opinion. In fact I often find the font used on some big brands really annoying. Like the numbers on the bezel of Blancpain Bathyscaphe, it's just Arial and it completely ruins the design for me. Some goes for the JLC Polaris diver. It's such a shame since before they made the reissue the font they used looked so nice.
I’ve got both the mk2 and mk3 38mm tridents. The mk3 is a major step up from the mk2: better case, better lume, better dial, better batons and yes better hands. The mk2 is a tool watch. Slab sided, rough and ready. The mk3 is much more refined. On close inspection the hands have more detail and depth to them, which leave the mk2 hands looking a bit flat and basic. The batons are beefed up and have sloped edges, which play with the light. They’re both excellent watches, but the mk2 has now become my ‘beater’ as the mk3 is really quite special. The hour hand is the middle prong from the trident staff so there’s some cohesion there. In regards to losing it’s identify, it’s still clearly a trident and retains a lot of the original dna. Unfortunately the rubber strap reacted with my skin so have swapped to leather. Will get the bracelet later, which is also an improvement on the mk2 with quick release spring bars. It’s also less chunky than the mk2 bracelet which suits the new case better. In short can’t go wrong with either. Oh and I love the logo. 😉
Interesting comments. I have a CW C60 bronze and I adore it. The logo, the hands, the movement, et. al. There is really nothing that I don’t like about it. BTW, I have the 38mm variant. Jory......keep up the good work!
I find this a very generic dive watch, but that is true of many of these dive watches but at least you get good quality and specifications at a very reasonable price.
I like the watch the way it is. The water drop hour hand would look nice too. About the font. If they put the w inside the c, I think would look nice. But still keep the flag under the 12 o'clock position.
Christopher Ward watches are actually very good quality, and they combine that quality with a sense of fashion, as an added bonus... I would definitely not put these in the same group as other fashion watches, such as Movado and Bulova...Christopher Ward are far better than that
The logo to me is perfect, is kind of an abstraction, not easy to catch at a first glance, which, for me is a plus. The ands, I appreciate more the older design (I own one watch of the predecessor version). The font chosen to express the brand name...I like it also very much. That details bring personality to the watch, showing that it is not trying to be something that it isn’t !
I don't have a CW yet. It's on the list. I probably should order one before they leave the EU. I prefer the new arrow hour hand over the onion shaped. I'm not fan of their logotype. Noth the old one nor the latest one.
An automatic Casio Duro
I honestly feel like pinning this comment because it made me laugh so hard.
@@thetimeteller Just to be clear, I love the Duro. But still...
Dude- I pinned your comment because you’re not wrong. 😂
I thought the same thing. Made me laugh as well. Think I will stick with my Duro.
Duro would be the perfect watch if it was 40mm.
I have two Christopher Ward dive watches. The logo never bothered me either. I don't see the problem. In fact, I like it.
is there any vibration problem? someone mentioned it and I want to find out.
(and know what they are even talking about). Thanks. I'm seriously thinking of buying this watch.
I’m a graphic designer with a lot of experience in fonts, and the font of the logo is awesome! Even on the watch!
Props to CW for making high quality affordable watches their own way. Sick of Rolex homages
Rolex watches are all ugly. Very nice to see completely different hands, markings, seconds hand, logo, etc.
With all the specs you get for the price, how they display their logo is not an issue.
I dig it. Doesn't piss me off at all. C.Ward has a good reputation.
I like the new C60 Mk3. It's great value for what u get. They finally have a completely unique CW design now.
You really should get a bracelet version because it is a really nice one.. Enough to make it a huge selling point to buy one for me.
One of the best unique case design. Love the bevels, shape and it contours nicely.
I don't mind the logo(s). Get over it. The logo and way space is used on dial is distinctly CW style now.
The old hand set were ok. I actually like the new one. It's a unique CW design now. The old ones were actually more Bremont style.
I dunno, looks like a really solid, nice watch. Not sure why anyone would complain about the logo or the hands, they look fine.
Nice watch, you would think it would be a James Bond consideration considering CW is an English company
I love CW...the only brand with great authentic original style watches 😍
I have a very substantial watch collection and I purchased this watch for an everyday work watch. I think it is a very comfortable wearing and good looking watch. For the price I was surprised by the quality.
Ive got a first gen trident, i love it, i think this one looks great, but they should get rid of the Christopher ward and just have their double cross logo on the watch instead!!
I have a C60 Trident Pro 600 chronometer, black on black with the SH21 in-house movement and it's got the old logo too (which I prefer). However, having said that, I really do like the new Mk3 Trident. I llke like the new hand set and the new case too and the black date wheel, and I think the new logo looks better on this design than it did on the old design, so there, now you have my 10 cents worth :)
I think CW are trying and succeeding at making a quality product and introducing some innovation. The jumping hours model and the older world timer models come to mind. But when they changed to the current logo, it just ruined it for me. I much preferred to old C W logo, even the Chr. Ward logo is better than this current design.
Great watch, love mine and it works better than a Rolex, plus don’t have to service every 5 yrs.
The hands are the only things I don’t like. My bronze CW gets the most wear out of my collection. Great quality.
the hands are the only things with character on this generic micro brand looking watch...
I love my Christopher Ward. You can't deny they are high quality watches.
So true. If people could just shut the hell up about the damn logo.
Trevillyan what size is your wrist and which size did you get?
I got the 40mm for my 7in wrist and I love it- very happy and if I'm honest, pleasantly surprised, with the overall feel/quality of it
@@Yt-gc9us I have a 7.5 inch wrist with the 43 mm. I also have the 40 mm c65 trident and that fits well also
Christopher Ward: "Our watch, our size, our hands, our logo. Get over it." You may not agree with their choices but you have to admire their attitude.
You like it you buy it you don’t like it? That’s your problem it’s not my money tbh I would buy it
As a Ward Trident Pro (GMT) owner, I think that the new watch has upgrades and downgrades.
For me, 40mm is better (as the 42mm is big and looks even bigger than it is), slimmer profile is great, bevelled crown is more comfy, much better line, matching date wheel (although I will have mine changed mine to black at some point).
Downgrades: unbalanced dial design (I don't mind the logo that much but it should be balanced with a bigger more visible logo at 12 .... Or remove the writing at 9 and leave the logo at 12 like on the quartz chronographs), hand set is neither worse nor better but changing it is a mistake. What I mean by that is that when Rolex or Omega have refined their designs over decades, Christopher Ward seems very undecided about their visuals by radically changing them from generation to generation and that is a weakness in my eyes, they should stick to their visual identity and refine it because that is how you build your brand and heritage. I loved the old hands and the old logo and so did most people I have shown the watch to in the last 3 years (and internet seemed to agree). The size, sharp crown, white date wheel, the poor like, the dial with a wave pattern that didn't always reflect light nicely and could look like made from cardboard could all have been improved easily.
I personally love the new hands style. And no prob w/ the logo. I just love CW!
I have tried really hard to dislike this watch, but I keep coming back to it. I am now looking for a Mk II with those distinctive teardrop hands, and if I can find one with a green bezel... even better! 😊
I have the two Bronze versions and the C5 Malvern, the logo isn't a big deal. I actually like the idea of it being at 9 versus 12. My biggest complaint about my CW tridents is I wish there wasn't a date window. They do such a great job on the dial and layout, I'd prefer a Trident version without a date.
hahah "Chris Ward", evidently you and the brand are close.
Can't fault CWard for their quality! Love mine 👍👍
Man I just watched one of your vids from a year ago and you had hair, it was really funny seeing that, you’ve come along way. 👍👍
If they dropped the name and colorized the Swiss/England flag I’d be all over it.
EXACTLY.
I love this watch so frickin much. I want it so bad. But I just CANNOT get past that RIDICULOUS LOGO at 9'oclock. what a piece of trash.
Nope. Sorry. The logo IS a big deal. It looks terrible at 9 and it DOES make it look like CW is trying to appeal to the fashion watch crowd.
I honestly have no complaints with this watch. I do however have a suggestion. It might have been nice to see the actual logo you know the (I'm assuming) Swiss flag plus sign and the rest of it not in black. I think it blends in too easily with the rest of the dial. Other than that, I like it all.
You just need to dive 80% deeper than the current world record and the water resistance won't be any overkill.
@@vtlxx I doubt a hose could exceed 100m pressure! A Karcher high pressure cleaner might buy then I am not sure a watch could take that because when watches are tested for water resistance, they are tested for homogeneous pressure on the whole case (with the case distorting under pressure and temperature changes etc), a high pressure water jet will apply pressure on one side of the watch, change of temperature likely combined with a sudden temperature change on just one side of the case .... Not sure all five watches can take that just like a lot of different watches will die if you take them to your hot jacuzzi.
@@vtlxx To be honest, if you where going to spray the watch with let's say 20 Bar (20 Atmos) while it was sitting on your wrist, the watch wouldn't be your biggest concern anymore.
if only the brand name is at the center instead of the left side =_=, honestly they should just remove the logo and put the brand name at the middle top
its not tear drop hand its onion !!!!!
This mk3 BUGS THE LIFE OUT OF ME.
They keep completely changing their brand identity.
First the logo
Now the hands
Whats next ?
Why creat a brand identity that is definitely succesful and then keep diluting it
WHAT !!!!!!!!!! NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STOP IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Agreed, that shows a lack of self confidence in their design or the willingness to please the largest number but this is a dangerous strategy that has backfired so many times in the past with so many brands which wanted volume instead of brand loyalty, saw sales explode (in the best case scenario) and then collapse.
It just lacks personality ...funny how when you get everything you want in a watch yet just doenst work like Homer Simpsons car .
what! homer’s car was objectively shit...
CW just can't get a cohesive design, it is really kind of sad, because it is almost a great watch, but every time I glance at it there is this slightly jarring sensation something is out of balance. The name "Christopher Ward" is simply not a good choice in the first place, and then putting it at 9 is just weird with a second logo at 12, odd.
Waiting for the Mk IV where they get rid of the hideous logo at 9:00
I would have bought this if Christopher's parents had given him a shorter name like Paul, Billor Ron, resulting in a symmetric dial for my watch.
Its his parents' fault they lost a customer.
Not a fan. I’m gravitating towards high accuracy quartz watches. Almost worry free. Need to sell off a few autos.
I had a CW GMT and loved it but the 43 looked larger than I like.
Great video.
You're not a fan because of something that isn't even related to the watch?
Steve Tomko no there are several things. Hand set for one. I liked the Bremont hands. Not fond of the name placement. Liked it at 12 o’clock. Is that enough. I am entitled to my own opinion.
So kind of you to be nosy twat.
With the name "Christopher Ward" on the dial as I get older and my memory fades I will think that the watch is Christopher's or I am Christopher. This is the same reason why I stopped wearing Calvin Klein underwear.
They should have left the name off the watch. I think the Christopher Ward at the 9 o'clock makes it look like a cheap watch especially in that basic font. The company logo alone at the 12 o'clock would look good.
Why would you hand wind an automatic watch , what is the point of wind a watch by hand if the watch is automatic ? .... BTW all analog quartz watches hack ..... yes watch snobs , they hack .
Don't like the hands, don't like the logo,. Rather have a Tissot or a Certina.
Eric Valkenaar steinhart
It is a nice watch but it is over-logo'd. I'm ok with the text "Christopher Ward", it is a bit stylised and fashion brand like, but whatever, it's ok and their thing. But that's not all. At 12 and on the crown is their plus/dot logo. Don't seem to be too proud of it, sort of hiding it but it is there. Then the second hand has the trident, is that a logo too of this watch? So, 3 logos? In my book that is at least one too many.
One of the best watches around, a no brainer, as simple as that.
I own a copper CW and I am happy with it. Price-performance-ratio is just great. And the design is superb.
love my old logo, old school hands Trident 600. The new Mark III looks pretty good too. What I love about CW is the controversy & conversation this company always stirs up. Never a dull moment!
Hate the logo. Wish they would change it back. Also prefer the tear drop
I’m not bothered with new logo also, but c’mon. The old one looked far more appealing.
Had my eye on the quartz version. Ik I’m about to get it so bring on the hate.
Get it bro fuck the haters.
That is one beautiful watch, just over my collection budget but worth it I would think, nice balance and I like rubber straps.
I'm pissed only black for 40mm ? Common CW.
Linh Tran there is a 42mm in black and other colours now
The Teardrop hour hand was my favorite thing on the Christopher Wards
I whole heartedly agree. If they drop their beautiful hands then they've dropped the most important thing that made this brand special.
i hated it
big fat onion
Loved the tear drop hands. Thank god I bought already the mkii in white dial. It’s just amazing.
Me too. The old hands were some of the prettiest I've ever seen.
What's the controversy? Beautiful timepiece.
Nice watch, great video Jory👍
It’s such a good looking watch 👍
"I don't think anyone will complain about this." Oh sweet summer child. This is the internet. Someone will complain. Oh someone will complain so hard on how a date window has ruined their childhood memories.
😂😂😂😧
Looks like a shit copy of the Omega SMP 300 no wave.
I really like their military inspired watches, I’d love to see them make a medical watch like the boldr field medic but a bit dressier
I love the new hands better than the old one, it’s a very nice piece!
i don't mind the font, i just think the logo is just too long of a name, in my opinion, to be placed on a time piece.
I think this piece is beautiful, but I’m not particularly a Ward fan to begin with, so I’m just responding to my initial impression!
Transition reminding me of those RWJ days
Nice looking watch well done with review. Question for me is why the SW200 is rising so quickly in price? I.can find that movement in some watches for 4 to 500 dollars
@Lance Blencowe , I agree. The Tag Heuer automatic cal. 5 is a solid build and gets so much crap. It can be had for a good price and looks way better in all aspects. Why does this watch get so much love when it’s so inferior? I don’t get it. That being said, I still like this CW! Lol
I think most people don't like the new hands
Just change the logo to look like everything else... ooh wait... nnooo!!
How much of a hassle is it to service the watch if you live in the USA?
Other than the hands I like it. I wish they had kept the previous hand style.
what an incredible watch... with an ugly logo! the hallmark of the company is something that looks straight out of macy's
Really like the look of this and tempted by the 40mm version on bracket... thanks for the review.
Ps I prefer the new logo and think the old one looks really dated
I hate the CW name on the dial. That's the only thing that stops me from owning one.
I love the logo, and love where it is placed
To any people complaining about the font & logo, this is what's written on a Submariner :
ROLEX
OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE
SUBMARINER
1000 ft = 300 m
SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER
OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED
The old hands and older logo had more personality
Superb Watch in every way.
The logo doesn't bother me. I wish they'd position it at 12 o'clock. I don't like the new hour hand, but then I didn't think the teardrop was much better. None of the shapes look like they go together. It's like "Hey as long as we keep the trident second hand, who cares?" I wouldn't buy one. For that price range, I'd rather get a Seiko. As it is, I'm saving for a Sinn U2 S which isn't exacrtly elegant, but it at least it follows through on the theme it presents in a cohesive manner unlike this watch.
For my first watch I’m interested into this one but I’m not sure if i should get the 40mm or 42mm watch. My wrist is 6.8inches but I’m still growing since I’m only 14. Thanks in advance!
I have 2 Christopher wards ( hand winding in SS and Auto in Bronce) and love both.
Been a collector for 35 years I know the business.
They do not have to change nothing. They are 2 different watches with same brand.
Every time I look at that logo I think of the Hundred Acre Wood.
I like the CW brand line, famous for excellent service
Unless you’re Rolex Companies have to change the aesthetic on their watches every few years to keep sales buoyant. When sales start to dip that’s when they know the aesthetic needs updating . Probably prefer the previous hands but probably change was required . Font isn’t a big deal Jesus the ocd amongst watch enthusiast is off the scale..
dropping the guilloche wave pattern and old onion hour hand and then cramming a SECOND logo (and one they seemingly just kind of came up with recently) at the 12 really annoy me. use one or the other, not both. everyone said they were boring in the mk2 days, but the classic looks and high quality fit and finish made them subtle but timeless with a couple more personal touches that set them apart. If there weren't so many other good options, I might consider looking at getting a mk2 used I liked the design so much.
I love their specs and how versatile they are since theyre dressy and shiny but also functionally a real pro dive watch, but cranking the price up by another $50-100 while really adding 0 functional improvements (and removing most of the things that actually made it visually unique) was kind of met with an eye roll for me in what is really a saturated segment of the microbrand market
From day one that billboard fashion branding made me nuts on all previous tridents. An absolute deal killer. We buy the watches we do because we like how they look, right? In the previous versions that BRANDING is too big, bright and the first and only thing I see when looking one of their watches. You even acknowledge that having a white date wheel is kinda jarring on an all black dial, the only thing your eyes look at. Exactly. You sight the black date wheel is sleeker and understated. I agree with that sentiment and think that makes the point people complain about the name branding. Additionally, I think in all the previous iterations that modern font is out of aesthetic character with the vintage mash up of design cues so it really stood out: like a brightly lit billboard. But, now that this MK3 has a very modern look that font and even the placement works aesthetically. I actually almost like it. On this MK3 that branding would not keep me from getting one. I like the balance with the date. Still, I think it's too big, bright and dominant. C. Ward on one line likely better. When they offer this MK3 with a stainless steel bezel I'll get one. Matte ceramic insert might be nice too. All in all I think this is a fantastic update. Love the hands, indices, gloss deep ink black dial, new case and crown.
Please buy a better mic.
I like CW and what the owner is doing. It’s a handsome diver and reminds me of an older Tag (which is a complement). Just not inspired to get one.
I very much like CW wristwatches; I have four. I do NOT think this one is a fail, but NOT an upgrade either. Kind of a "eh" for me.
The logo font actually looks very nice in my opinion. In fact I often find the font used on some big brands really annoying. Like the numbers on the bezel of Blancpain Bathyscaphe, it's just Arial and it completely ruins the design for me. Some goes for the JLC Polaris diver. It's such a shame since before they made the reissue the font they used looked so nice.
The tear drop hands is why I never bought a CW. I'm a happy owner after the new hands
I’ve got both the mk2 and mk3 38mm tridents. The mk3 is a major step up from the mk2: better case, better lume, better dial, better batons and yes better hands. The mk2 is a tool watch. Slab sided, rough and ready. The mk3 is much more refined. On close inspection the hands have more detail and depth to them, which leave the mk2 hands looking a bit flat and basic. The batons are beefed up and have sloped edges, which play with the light. They’re both excellent watches, but the mk2 has now become my ‘beater’ as the mk3 is really quite special. The hour hand is the middle prong from the trident staff so there’s some cohesion there. In regards to losing it’s identify, it’s still clearly a trident and retains a lot of the original dna. Unfortunately the rubber strap reacted with my skin so have swapped to leather. Will get the bracelet later, which is also an improvement on the mk2 with quick release spring bars. It’s also less chunky than the mk2 bracelet which suits the new case better. In short can’t go wrong with either. Oh and I love the logo. 😉
Interesting comments. I have a CW C60 bronze and I adore it. The logo, the hands, the movement, et. al. There is really nothing that I don’t like about it. BTW, I have the 38mm variant. Jory......keep up the good work!
I find this a very generic dive watch, but that is true of many of these dive watches but at least you get good quality and specifications at a very reasonable price.
I like the watch the way it is. The water drop hour hand would look nice too. About the font. If they put the w inside the c, I think would look nice. But still keep the flag under the 12 o'clock position.
Christopher Ward watches are actually very good quality, and they combine that quality with a sense of fashion, as an added bonus...
I would definitely not put these in the same group as other fashion watches, such as Movado and Bulova...Christopher Ward are far better than that
Nice watch which ill buy but could of been better if they swapped the Christopher ward logo with the two flags logo
The logo to me is perfect, is kind of an abstraction, not easy to catch at a first glance, which, for me is a plus.
The ands, I appreciate more the older design (I own one watch of the predecessor version). The font chosen to express the brand name...I like it also very much. That details bring personality to the watch, showing that it is not trying to be something that it isn’t !
I don't have a CW yet. It's on the list. I probably should order one before they leave the EU. I prefer the new arrow hour hand over the onion shaped. I'm not fan of their logotype. Noth the old one nor the latest one.
New hands look good, logo is gash
I hate the new hands
Love the "The Good, The Bad, The Ugly" images thrown in there!!!
Its a nice piece
Check out the C63 GMT .