FINALLY A Christopher Ward Watch Review! Is It ACTUALLY Good?

[@markplayford5836]

I traded in my Oris Aquis for a C63 Sealander. I loved the look of the Oris but with quite a lot of high polish for me it was a dress/diver so a pretty weird combo so it never got enough wear. Ideally I would of bought a Omega Aqua Terra but more money than I wanted to spend. Love white dials and the C63 had this with some orange accents like the AT I liked. Plus at 39mm it was far more wearable than the 43mm Oris (only size available at the time). It was ordered and came quicker than expected even the packaging was impressive. I paid extra for the bracelet to be sized which wasn’t correct but my friendly jeweller sorted it. The light catcher case is lovely as are the polished indices which really ping off the dial. The quick release bracelet is a real bonus for quick swaps and the fit is now spot on thanks to the clasp like yours. My only gripe is having a desk job, if you forget your morning manual wind it sometimes stops overnight. Overall for the money it’s a premium product. 😁

[@trogpo]

This watch is just beautiful. I own the Trident pro 600 and never really connected with it -- it's too bulky, and doesn't look great indoors -- but this one looks like a perfect design. The SS bezel looks much better than the narrow ceramic bezel insert on the regular model. Perfection.

[@Delveinformation1]

The new Lumiere is a winner!

[@andreaiacolina]

I have 2 CWs in n my collection and they're both great. For sure they look and feel much more premium than the price could suggest. Great value for money in my experience.

[@robcameron9351]

The light-catcher case is the best looking case out there.

[@MrShinobi797]

Had the clasp been like 1.5cm shorter, a Lumed Ceramic or even a Sapphire Bezel Insert, with Drilled Lugs...this C Ward would have been near perfect in my humble opinion. Beautiful Dial tho...😍

[@bridges6023]

can i know what's your wrist size? Dilemma between 38mm and 40mm for their C60 trident pro 300

[@24hourstime]

It’s about 7.5inches in circumference. For my size of a wrist I’d go for a 40mm.

[@bridges6023]

Thank you! Mine is around 6.5 inch. Will opt for the 38mm 😊

[@mathewazzopard8100]

I wonder what Rolex will decide to use so the rest will make a trend by copying it. Some of us may hate the green, Tiffany green, mop etc......As for Christopher Ward, imo ain't better than lots of Hong Kong or Singapore micro brands, it just more expensive.

[@jasoncousins8689]

Never seen anybody compare the clasp to watch head ratio before and I find it to be nonsense, if anything shows how thin they have managed to make the watch head rather than how thick the clasp is. That clasp is as thin or thinner than ones found on more prestigious brands costing 4x the price of this, case in point that hideous fat diesel powered thing they stick on grand seiko divers, the ratio with them is only better because the watch heads are normally very thick.

[@jasoncousins8689]

@@PepRex he said size, he may also have said length, either way my point is valid, that clasp is industry leading compared to others and is fine, there are others that are far larger and uglier for far more money. Jesus christ, blah bla-blah.

[@jasoncousins8689]

@@PepRex, oh yeah knob, 4:46, ‘the clasp SIZE is almost as LONG and AS THICK as the WATCH HEAD’

[@villewintermaul1907]

You keep saying Christopher Wart😂😂😂 If you can't pronounce English... wtf are you performing here😂

[@Angry_Gnome]

Douchey comment

[@cutlass23]

I'm not usually a fan of them but that is by far the nicest stainless steel bezel I've ever seen.

[@lordcharfield4529]

I’ve just bought this. I can’t wait for it to arrive. I’m not bothered about the bezel - I won’t be using it 😅 Update. It’s arrived. There’s nothing wrong with the bezel - it’s firm. It’s the most beautiful watch I’ve ever seen (obviously my opinion but I’m an enthusiast and have seen 1000’s) - this one is special, but I appreciate, not to everyone’s taste. I bought both the strap and bracelet. The bracelet looks great and way better than the strap, but you’re right about the clasp. I’m over the moon with my purchase!

[@dinodavanzo8536]

Can’t decide on the white vs blue dial.

[@pmewUK]

I last bought a CW five years ago - at that time the quality control and customer service was awful. I received a brand new black dial watch with a white grain of sand type mark in the middle portion of the dial which should not have been missed, and the same watch had a bracelet that was so poorly machined that the end links would not line up with the Lug holes! When I contacted customer services the chap I spoke to simply said "oh it happens sometimes, doesn't it." No apology or anything. I had to send it back to them for assessment, then several weeks later they offered to repair it instead of sending me a new one. I got a refund and haven't bought one since. I hope their QC and CS has improved since 2018...

[@lordcharfield4529]

I bought this watch just over a week ago. Things have obviously changed since your experience. Customer service was great, the watch is stunning!

[@scottsj4625]

I really like the slimness and am so glad they changed the logo, great move there.

[@RockLobster223]

Now on their 4th logo, don't get too attached to this one as there will be another change in a few years!

[@dannyclayton3201]

Nice vid. And nice to see a hands on vid rather than someone stealing a load of vids and sticking them together. I have just ordered this and I can’t wait to get it.

[@u.h.8441]

The watch is nice, but the bracelet is awfull. The clasp is too long, and it gets not smaller to the clasp. Good for a 44 mm Tool-watch. Nice video. Hasta luego !

[@watchalot919]

I own 4 Chris Ward watches, and have previously owned many more. The quality is fantastic, but their prices are rising quite quickly

[@expertreviews1112]

nice beautiful watch but dial color is ugly

[@FELIX4764]

I have the exact same watch. I would say your review was very accurate. I would add that this watch really excels its looks in sunlight. I have more expensive watches, but value for money, I cannot see Christopher Ward watches being surpassed. I'm sure I will be buying another one soon enough. Thanks for the review.

[@j.harbottle8928]

Just picked one up, superb watch, the bezel has been improved, the seconds hand is all silver now, not black, and the Aquaflex strap is very comfortable, UV reflective too ! thanks for the vid

[@Trustno1jed]

I just sent a CW GMT back today. Junk watch and band.

[@lordcharfield4529]

Please could you elaborate? You’re in a minuscule minority, so it would be interesting to hear your considered reasons, rather than a smear!

[@Trustno1jed]

@@lordcharfield4529 there was dust under the crystal and rotor sound like it had sand in it. They have a “60 day return” but they won’t take it back if you wear the watch. They said the watch has be unworn to get a refund. I asked for them to repair it at least and now they have my watch and my money I have nothing. Haven’t heard back from them in weeks. Think San Martin watch band on some of their watches are the same exact ones. And the whole watch cost as much as paid for the band that is junk. There is nothing about this watch that would make me think this was a Swiss made except the movement also junk. I would say this watch C63 GMT is about a $500 not $1500. I really feel like I got tricked by KZbinrs that have to be paid to hype this crap. But if you do get one I hope you experience is much better. Like my Swiss Tag, Hamilton, Hong Kong PHOIBOS, and Boldr $400 much better. Have a great day.

[@garyjohn1956]

@@lordcharfield4529I would also like to hear. I have a C60 and am thinking about this watch. My C60 is excellent and a great value. It’s not an Omega or Tudor but it is well made and to me looks great. Also a little bit of a strap monster at SS, black and white.

[@Tangylives]

I wish they would improve their bezel action. I flipped my Trident III 600 about one month after buying one because it felt so bad. I wouldn't buy any CW with a SW200 or a non fixed bezel at this point.

[@garythomas3150]

My CW gets more wrist time than my Rolex, Tudor, TAG, or Grand Seiko. CW is fantastic.

[@andrewd7586]

Oleg I’m wearing my recently acquired CW Colchester in forged carbon! A beautiful watch! I also have a C60 GMT. Great watches, beautifully made, very accurate & fantastic service!👍🏼😎🇦🇺

[@nikc1313]

Wearing my CW #tide and after collecting watches for years including most of the major Swiss brands I can say it's the best finished watch I've ever owned. I wish it had a fancier movement than a selita SW200 but it's a chronometer and mine runs at +1spd. Just wish it had a longer power reserve. It would have been more than the £1k I paid though so not complaining too much.

[@Adrian_3006]

Not too much to complain about here. Blue dial looks great, grey bezel, date at 6 o'clock 👌. Very nice. Great review!

[@kvom01]

I recently purchased a CW '12' with a bracelet. Very happy with it.

[@benjaminrivera3259]

My only complaint......that clasp is way too big

[@cosmodoc]

I have bought 5 CWs in the past 3 years and they are great!

[@kini5000]

Looks too good🤦‍♂️ money comes. Money goes!

[@morgan97475]

Can't go wrong with Ch. Ward.

[@MrZanzibar123]

LOVE the color

[@dunka12]

To be fair, the lume is fairly weak. Or at least compared to any of my other divers. But it's also fair for the look their going for. With that said, i'm in love with this watch, and it feels so so nice in hand. The quality you get for this price, seems unfair compared to many more known brands, at way higher prices. Can't stop wearing mine since i got it.

[@larrydalton2205]

I have the white dial 40mm and even though the lume is not as bright initially as some of my other divers it outlasts most from a legibility point. I can easily read it after 7 hours at night.

[@dunka12]

@@larrydalton2205 i blasted it just earlier after i saw your comment, with a bunch of UV light, left it "charge" for like 5-10min. Didn't last more than 1h. It does read well in dark areas though cause of the faceted hour markers, but most Seiko divers will far outlast it. It's more on par with the Orient Kamasu.

[@larrydalton2205]

@dunka12 I just charge the CW for about 5 seconds not minutes but in talking about being able to clearly read it at night after 6 hours waking up. Eyes adjusted to the dark.

[@specialcircs]

Looks so good with the blue rubber strap, might have to start saving!

[@24hourstime]

lol

[@anthonydevono8833]

I like the brand but they are massively overpriced the value is in the used market if you want to get one

[@LymanPhillips]

I own a handful of CW watches. They're great. I own the Griedent Pro 60o and i really dont have a desire for another diver, other than a fun Ali diver. I think if i purchased the Twelve, it would quench my needs for a dress watch if i could find a leather strap for it. All around a unbeatable value for money brand

[@peterlandbo2726]

For the price, it's just junk

[@denis888red]

I somewhat struggle to get past the vanity and ego of deciding to call your watch brand by your own...both christian and family name. And while Christopher Ward is a perfectly fine and serviceable name...glamorous it ain't especially;) It all rather smacks of fashions brands ala Daniel Wellington, Michael Kors and the like. In a market where small leaks can sink a battleship, I really wish he hadn't done that...

[@stevelufc64]

Didn't do AP,GP any harm ,the watches are amazing for the price + the only place the name appears is inside the clasp.

[@denis888red]

I'm not knocking the product my friend. But in a business where glamour and prestige are huge factors, small differences, (especially when it comes to branding), can make all the difference. Speaking as a former Marketing Director I'd say they are critical in fact. Audemars Piguet and Girard Perregaux carry an aura of glamour you'll agree. Christopher Ward on the other hand... ;) @@stevelufc64

[@jedkleebaum7235]

Perhaps it’s that the name sounds “western” and not as foreign. Vast majority of watch brands are named after the founder/cofounders, fathers, or merged companies (which are also named after key people). See AP, PP, VC, cartier, JLC, A. Lange, baumé & mercier, piaget, panerai, roger dubuis, van cleef & arpels, blancpain breguet, jaquet droz, harry winston, bulgari, heuer, girard perregaux, ulysse nardin, h moser, arnold & son, frederique constant, breitling, chopard, and more. It is also common in a lot of other industries like cars or fashion.

[@denis888red]

A good reply and well put. I think you nailed it with the 'Western' thing perhaps. Nice, good value watches for the money mind. Absolutely no crib there.