Why You Should Buy a Christopher Ward Watch
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- Опубліковано 16 жов 2024
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Why haven't I bought one? Because I've bought two!
Two…I have two (well 3 but my son wears one) but I’ve owned 6. Value for money here is unmatched and the new-ish clasp micro adjust is better than any of my Rolex’s. Then again those are mostly 4 or 5 digits and not exactly modern….Thank God.
I have two, the Twelve is a stunning watch and for everyday use I have the 300 Trident.
@@TheBritChief I have the C1 Moonglow and the C65 Aquitaine Bronze. Absolutely love them.
I have the Trident. Had it coming up two years now. Fantastic watch. The bracelet is the best on any watch I've owned. I also bought the rubber strap and travel pod. All excellent quality and value for money.
@@Daniells1982 I have a trident that is almost 10 years old at this point. Wear yours in good health for many happy years to come.
I bought a CW 12 as my 20 year anniversary gift to myself. Been with the same company for all those years.
Just when I started having thoughts about Christopher Ward, MWC comes out with a video of the brand
I have a few CWs and am on a list for a Bel Canto as well. I really love this brand. Absolute value for money with them
Another club member here. I have the C65 Super Compressor. A genuine compressor; old fashioned technology in an automatic watch. Both totally unnecessary in this modern world but it makes me love it even more. It’s a beauty. The blue, orange and white absolutely sing on a sunny day. Wonderful watch.
Great. Still keep putting that c65 in the cart and then removing it for fear of divorce papers! One day…..looks a great watch.
You sir have taste and discernment and are in this hobby for the right reason
Just love the brand. I'm at five models - a Bel Canto, a Green Bronze Hombre, a Blue Marine, a Moon Glow and the Elite 1000. I now need to add a 6th - that awesome looking Colchester! COSC certified, 38 grams and it has my preferred version of their logo. Placing an order now. Thanks Russell for this review.
Thanks so much for taking the time, Russ! We'll take the 'jigsaw piece' comment on the chin 😂.
I own six CWs and they have never let me down
So you say these watches are lifting you up? Gotcha!
Absolutely love all three of them. Just looked at the other military watches. Very nice
I just love CW and I own six of them, I probably would own more but I’m running out of space!! Just can’t go wrong with a CW. Great video and looking forward to seeing your purchase.
Christopher ward broke my heart. Bought the super compressor to celebrate my son's birth. Watch was misaligned and running really slow. Sent back and waited 4 months for repair. When I received it back, I'd completely fallen out of love with it.
I just returned my C60 Pro 600 for repairs. It has a spinning rotor when I wind it. I’m not happy I spent $800 for a watch that doesn’t work great
Gotta LOVE CW!
I’d get the Colchester carbon injected version in a heartbeat.
Thanks for sharing!
I've purchased 6 and have another on the way. And now they've introduced the C60 GMT so I have to get that too.
Wait, what? You have 7 arms/wrists?
@@Smartzenegger Huh?
@@jaredstephenson6468 Exactly.
Great video Russ. I have two CW’s, their very first Malvern C5 from 2005 and a C7 Le Mans. CW have been through a few logo changes to reduce the busyness of the full name on the dial I guess.I quite like the new ‘jigsaw’ one as it cleverly represents the English flag (cross of St George) and the Swiss flag (white cross) as CW’s are designed in England and made in Switzerland, mostly with Swiss movements. Now you know
Love this channel. Love the enthusiasm!
Appreciate that a lot!
I've got 3 CW's, my 1st was a c60 mk1 which I adore. Must be at least 10 years ago I bought that. So close to a video without mentioning the logo lol, as a CW fan it's always a hot topic
I own a C60 Trident Bronze Ombre. Beautiful watch.
Been in the market for a carbon cased watch... will have to give the Colchester a closer look. Thanks MWC!
My v1 Dartmouth is a phenomenal watch and one that I will never sell but I would love to add another CW to the collection. The Cranwell, Colchester or a sealander varient are all viable options.
I have several watches, never thought of Christopher Ward?. I will now, fantastic vid, thanks for the hard work for our entertainment... Now off to research cw watches lol...
Looking at that dragonfly blue C63. Damn that things is gorgeous.
I have the Christopher Ward c60 Pro 600 Trident Bronze Wristwatch. I love it and had it for a couple of years now with the bronze aging great!!
CW is a great brand. They design watches with the customer's requests in mind. I bought a 300 Trident as my first CW and was instantly blown away by the features/spec of the watch. My latest purchase is the stunningly beautiful "Twelve". Such a handsome watch and the only watch in my collection that has been commented on repeatedly in conversations.
Thank you Russell for presenting some Christopher Ward watches that I haven’t seen a lot of and, Wow, I do like all three of these and that diver is a bit Blanc Pany and I mean that in a very good way! I also prefer the old logo to then newer logo myself.
I really admire Christopher Ward. They offer such fantastic value for money. I’d very happily have any of these three military inspired beauties but the C63 Colchester really caught my eye. It’s probably too modern looking for me but forged carbon case and dial really appeals to me.
Awesome look at a great company MWC!
My favourite from the three you have there is also the diver. Looks very solid.
My favourite CW is the super compressor, that looks special!
ive decied christopher ward is gonna be my next big watch pickup. the decision of what to get was already hard enough, then the new release of the trident GMT and this video, just adding fuel to the fire
The light catcher case is the main reason I sold my Sandhurst, it felt jarring for a military/field watch. Plus the clasp is disproportionate and never sat well underneath my wrist.
Love your channels switch to more expensive watches!
All watches my friend ALL
I LOVE my Bel Canto! I'm now a CW believer!
As long as it’s not a PRX I’m happy Steve!!!;)
@@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR OK this comment made me actually laugh out loud!
I've got the Dartmouth on the metal strap (less blue!), and it's so lovely. I really love the lume, but it does trip itself up a bit as, at a certain point, the loom seems to fade to a point where it can be difficult to make out the hands from the face, but that's only when I'm not wearing my reading glasses, and I forgive it because it's so beautiful and comfortable.
Nice guy, good channel.
Got myself a 40mm The Twelve, Ti, with the blue dial 💙 and got my wife another one in 36mm with the white dial and rose gold hands and hour markers 🤍
Love my C63 GMT to bits... really want a Bel Canto one of these days.
It took a logo change for me to get one… I just didn’t like having “Christopher Ward” on the dial. I got the C60 pro and it’s a solid watch, I went to their showroom to pick it up which added to the experience.
Just received my Bel Canto, its a beauty!
For real military connection CWC for me.I also dislike the logo and toasting fork counter balance so prefer Farer for English design.
None of these have the Trident counter balance my friend. I’m not a fan of those! I’m with you with CWC. These are homages done perfectly imo
Very nice looking watches. I too love that blue one. I also love blue watches.
Good selections and nice reviews, especially your wife’s take on them. been itching for the C60 GMT. I’m just weary about the customs and taxes getting it here in US.
I have the CW 12 alta white on the black rubber strap, love it.
My next watch will be the CW C63 Sealander GMT. Been sitting on getting it for a couple of months now. Checks all my boxes. Would love your take on it if they are willing to send one out to you!
I'd buy a C63 but just want better accuracy and power reserve. They have some Cosc watches but not the C63
Not a bad one in the bunch. I would have to go with the field Watch if I had to chose one. Don’t hate it by the wife is a win all day long! Thanks for the showing us the watch. Have you seen their new GMT? Pretty awesome.
I recently got the C63 Valour on the Bader strap its a great watch Im thinking about getting the new super compressor next but I do like that blue one you just reviewed
Definitely the Dartmouth it looks the most accomplished would like to see some other colours before pulling the trigger
I must admit I have never seen a CW design that I have liked, swiss made turns me off a bit, usually bumps the price up for not much better quality, when ever I see a cw I always find a better design and better value elsewhere, I prefer the smaller micro brands.
CW is awesome. Should you have the sponsored disclosure on the video. Pretty normal now a days. Just a thought. Awesome videos
I just got my second CW. Lympstone and #Tide. Great watches.
My 12 is second favorite watch and value wise it is by far number 1
Trident pro 300 is on my next to buy list
Thanks for the review. I don't really like any of these and the Bel Canto really isn't my thing either but I have been considering a 40mm The 12.
#1 pick for My all arounder C63 Sealander Automatic 39mm Hunter Green/Silver add the 3 for 2 band deal LOL
C63 Sealander Elite 40mm
C60 Trident Pro 300 40mm
My beater is a CW C60 Chrono...still just 2 secs per day slow & it's been knocked around hard. I also own both original LE Bel Cantos.
I've got two, a titanium C60 trident pro and a bronze C60, both stunning although the bronze is a bit large for me.
I get the hyped around the Belcanto, indeed a masterpiece. But these are outbeated by Seiko in a hush
I have the c65 love it ,the Sandhurst mkll is nice but I prefer the mkl and the Cranwell mkl
Love the Sandhurst S2.
What about the ice cream versions?? I’d love the mango 😍
I keep lusting than changing my mind. But i think i am definitely going to go for the C60 Lympstone.
Cool! Have you seen the C65 Dune? It’s awesome!
I'd like a Christopher ward! They do look very nice
I have a few Vostoks. Some people like certain brands. I'm not a big fan of CW, but to each their own. For a diver, I'd much rather have a Seiko or Orient.
I'm so glad Christopher Ward changed the branding on their dial. That 'Christopher Ward' at 9:00 just didn't work for me.
Planning on getting myself a Dartmouth Mk2 in the next couple of months. I'm going for it on the bracelet, though may also buy the strap to give me options 😂 😂
While I like your videos its clear I have different taste to you in watches. I love my CW C60 pro trident and I really love the Trident sec hand because it looks great and is not boring like plain sec hand ends on most watches. Not sure why you would not like the look of it plus the size is spot on as well so odd but hey different tastes I guess.
Totally agree 👍getting one soon trident pro 👍
Are you planning on reviewing any of CWs deep water divers - Elite 1000, Lympstone or #tide?
I think their design and finishing is truly pretty good at its price point. However, my experience with their customer support isnt that great. As much as i want to own another CW, im having 2nd thoughts
Not my cup of tea those 3 watches. I'll stick with my Casio Royale 😅. Love ur content though. Enjoy watching ur vids.
I just received the all bronze case and bracelet Dune model as an engagement present from the soon to be wife ❤
Hello. Love your videos. I’m in a pickle I trying to decide what watch to pick from. Phoibos Reef Master grey dial / red addition G-Shock Frogman / SteelDive SD1969. It’s a hard decision. I value your advice
I just ordered one a couple days ago!
Being thinking about getting the Dartmouth for a while, this might just tip me over the line.
I want / love CW but when I include import tax, I can't pull the trigger haha Maybe when I visit UK?
Personally prefer the dial on the 1st version of the Sandhurst
The maroon machine watch will be dead handy when someone calls “naked bar” as the evening descends into he usual debauchery and sliding across various furniture though broken glass 👍🏻
I really wanted the old red c60 trident but looks like cw doesn’t manufacture red watches anymore
What keeps me away is the VAT tax
Hi mwc What do you think of bulova and you do alot of British vintage and modern military watches What I would like to see is what watches the German army used and we're they any good
Love them but man I wish they were made in Britain
They’d be more expensive
I would buy the C63 sealander, black dial with red. 39mm. Love the red accents. However, the accuracy and power reserve just isn't there for me. Tissot gentleman (similar price point and style) has great power reserve and accuracy.. but it's just a bit plain. So I've bought neither
I'm in the club!
Love the watches, hate the pixel art logo.
100% agree - give me the name logo please.
Have you seen the new trident pro GMT russ? Its a beauty!
Love your work Russ but im definitely taking this one with a pinch of salt. Clearly remember you talking about dislike of the brand several times the past. Didn't you even get rid of one of their watches that was gifted to you, because you hated the name and found the brand boring?
Got a C65 manual wind diver in 2020 that was a tad big for me. Maybe it was the name but I think it just wasn’t getting any wrist time. Now! Since that time I’ve been deep in this hobby I mean DEEP . I’ve been privy to seeing behind the scenes stuff at CW and meeting and speaking to the staff including the watchmakers and the top dogs like Mike France. When you start seeing a lot of faces to a brand (on a human level) you start to feel more of a connection to them. Now let’s talk about the watches!!! Because 5 years ago yes I’d say there weren’t many designs I liked . The C60 trident was a boring Seamaster looking watch. But god have they worked wonders since?!?! A brand that isn’t just churning out lowest hanging fruit watches?! Nobody asked for the BelCanto nobody asked for the Super Compressor or the Moonphase?!?!?! Or a watch made out of injected carbon?!? I’ve seen this determination to carve out a big dent in the watch market grow and grow and Stephen I’m a fan. CW sent me these watches and I have to send them back . I was not paid anything for the review. My time my effort my views
@THEMADWATCHCOLLECTOR I appreciate the in depth reply Russ. I get it. They've definitely changed a lot in the last couple of years. I wasn't insinuating they were paying you BTW. Just found it jarring after your previous stance at first.
@@stephenwebb24 the BelCanto review was a big one for me . It made me dive deep into the brand . Then I did a 3 diver collection from them that changed my mind on the boring ness!!! The only thing this brand doesn’t have that I love , is the history ! You know I love a brand with decades of history . But listen the British Watchmakers event I went to at the start of the year was pretty much organised by CW!! A brand looking to bring other brands with them on this journey! That was great to know to! You’d buy into a brand that appreciates other brands!
Have you seen the new 38mm Ice Cream Twelves?! They are awesome.
I love my c63 sealander GMT
Perfect timing, Sir. I just got my Trident c60 shipped today 🙂 Very nice watch but I've got to agree that I also noticed a slight backplay on the bezel (or maybe I've just become oversensitive about it because of you) 😂
Hahahahahaha
With all due respect. I own CW. They are awesome watches. In fact, the Crown Jewels of my collection. What they are not are everyday allday toolwatches. They are incredible value for money. But it’s objectively still a lot of money whereas my ‘toolwatch’ Casio is not ;)
The blue one what is the actual details or link please to buy
CW is making gr8 watches but they should reconsider their logo imo
I will give you only ONE reason why not to buy Chris Ward,their QC is shite,after 7 months my watch died,sellita was dried,no oil, idiots forgot to oil the watch and what I seen on Reddit,You tube and Face there are tons of people which had so manny problems with CW watches!!
I hope you got a refund!
@@WH-hi5ew No,cuz my watch guy opened the back to see why it’s not working and CW told me they are sorry but they can’t help me cuz he worked on the caliber,they are basically saying it’s Sellita fault.
That was two years ago,after that I bought King Seiko with 6L caliber which is after regulation is +0.8 per day, fantastic calber-no wonder why Swiss bought the rights to produce 6L archetype.
So, you bought a watch with a 5 year warranty and took it to a third party when it stopped working?
Interesting although at just 7 months old I'd suggest you'd still win in court (not fit for purpose) even if it has been opened.
Yes CW can invalidate a warranty but they cannot circumvent the sale of goods act. Specifically section 14.
The test would be would the typical consumer expect a watch to last longer than 7 months. And obviously the answer is yes.
Didn’t you not know that having your ‘watch guy’ open the case would invalidate the warranty?
How stupid was that?
Request review watch: Traser 109035
They have some serious QC issues. Will wait and see if they sort themselves out.
1st, prefer the m-haker, 2nd, it's a swatch watch, 3rd, Mrs Mwc nailed it
I handled CW watches at a watch fair last year and they are exceptionally made.
But I am a bit put off by their partnership with everton fc
At least it isn't Liverpool!
i love the new logo of CW hated the last one
What’s the big deal with CW. Using a Sellita movement is not a big deal. Hamilton is bigger deal at least using in-house movements.
Can't get over the logo i don't like it too much. Maybe the bel canto since it doesn't show
I have a real SUB but I also bought one of these replicas from amzwatch for piece of mind if I go to another country or if I am doing activities that can damage the watch. I don't see anything wrong with that.
If only two of them had a date indicator...