The perfect field watch: Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst

[@ChristopherWardWatches]

Thanks so much for taking the time for the review, Britney!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Woooah woah WOAH! CW is in the house! No thank you so much for letting me get hands on with this!

[@belriose7585]

I just received the very same model AND strap: THE CLASP IS NOW IN BRONZE!! Amazing!

[@tizombie]

Hope you feel better soon Britt. You’re a real trooper, thank you for posting the review even though you’re not well.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Ahh I couldn’t wait to review! I was just glad my eye was ok enough to edit! 💕💕✨

[@curtbrown7718]

Britt, in some respects, 2022 has been the year that the field watch realized its deserved status in the watch world. I am truly sorry to learn of you current health issue, but please know that you are a lovely person for the joy you bring your fellow watch enthusiasts…the rest is icing on the proverbial cake. Get better soon!

[@ofb7212]

As a survivor of cellulitis in my legs I feel for you. It was a 2 week battle to get the infection under control. Blessings to you. Luv your videos

[@anthonydelcollo1945]

Definitely more in the realm of an homage that honors history, rather than an ethically fraught carbon copy. Beautiful watch very well reviewed. Nice!

[@riothero313]

I bought a Stowa 40mm bronze case, hand wind decorated, B-dial Flieger and it ate up almost that full year's worth of wrist time. I now want the bronze diving watch I was looking for when I stumbled across the the Stowa. I'm full in on bronze watches and this one looks so nice.

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

Love Christopher Ward. I think they are the perfect sweetspot for enthusiasts with their pricing and quality. Best of luck with the cellulitis!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Right?! I couldn’t agree more! I massively respect CW. and I think the sky is the limit for them!

[@leeharding8306]

Christopher Ward has gone through it’s awkward learning year’s and now they are doing great things. I know they have a killer watch for next year 😉

[@dennyterrio1942]

It's a nice watch. My actual field watch served quite a long time in the field in the cradle of civilization. Timex ironman. still alive and retired in the back of the box to rest.

[@dannyg6592]

Get well soon, Britt! The most accurate W10 homage is the Smiths PRS-29A, sold by Timefactors (who purchased the Smiths brand name in 1996) for 405 pounds.

[@frankbruno7122]

Sorry about the eye Britt.. you'd be a cutie no matter what. I agree, the Christopher Ward team is doing a nice job. Now I'm struggling with wanting a Sealander, or a Cranwell.. the RAF watch. I hope and pray that you heal very quickly. Frank in Colorado

[@btmontres1423]

Hi Brit, get better soon and keep up with your meds and rest. We want you to get well!

[@chrish.1983]

Ahhh the faceless one returns with an amazing video about christopher ward. 😁

[@Onan1957]

Beautiful watch! Wishing you a speedy recovery..

[@noelmurphy3450]

So sorry to hear you are unwell Brittany, get well soon. Best wishes Noel

[@IlluminatingWatches]

Feel better! The CW looks great. One of those brands I always forget about

[@erpa6668]

I've had this watch on the on the black canvas webbing strap.. It has the brass buckle. I agree brass watch and steel buckle don't mix.. It has been on my wrist for the better part of the list three weeks since I got it. I love it and love watching the patina set in. Very legible great watch

[@tillist1]

Damn thanks for showing this one off. It’s definitely on the radar now.

[@jamesblonde2271]

The only bronze watch I ever wanted was that Oris 65 with the turquoise dial, a mates got it and its awesome, also the patina develops very very slowly. As for CW the new branding is a relief and this watch in steel is very attractive. Looking forward to a Sinn review tho....Sorry about your eye sweet.

[@ukcliffjones]

This looks quite like the Pembroke by British Microbrand Shoreham, my latest purchase and a watch I love. Feel better soon, Gringa, thanks for keeping on the content.

[@andrewkrasero]

Looked up the Pembroke and was expecting an Ali Express quality piece, but was pleasantly surprised!

[@ejames6431]

Love ya Britt. You are the coolest for sure! Like the watch and digging the nato strap but not a fan of bronze.

[@flymorenow]

Get well soon. There's lots of strap option. If it was mine I'd change the strap out.

[@jackdaw3173]

Christopher ward have definitely upped their game...that chiming blue dialed badboy they bought out recently looks pretty chipper...Britt...hope that eye sorts its self out..Bristol is here for you...and your eye .lol!

[@a.j.e4349]

... I've just Pre-ordered the C65 Dune GMT model Britney

[@andywilliams4887]

Aww you poor thing! Get well soon Britt.

[@mauifan9958]

Get well soon. Love your channel

[@valebliz]

Bronze is not for me, but in general CW is putting out nice stuff. I just bought their super compressor and it’s so well built.

[@red75v67]

Really hope you're better soon Brittany. Another lovely watch from CW. They're doing the biz at the mo.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Oh bless you! Thank you! My eye looks sooo much better already. But it’s been a rough week! 🙈 CW is absolutely killing it tho!

[@FlyWithMe_666]

Everyone making fun of you in the comment section? I doubt that. Of all the 1.0836.846 youtube channels I’m subscribed to (including my own), this here sure is the most relaxed one, thanks to your positive vibes. If you were Emergency Awesome, I would make fun of you for sure 😂

[@BrittPearceWatches]

BAHAHA oh you have not seen my comment section! 😂🙈🙈 but I am blessed with a generally gorgeous comment section! 😜 it can be the Wild West sometimes!

[@gorskic]

Feel better soon, Britt! As to the CW, here's the thing: I know it's meant to be an "homage" to the Smiths. I see how it is but when I look at the watch, I think "that's a vintage inspired field watch" and not "that's a ripoff of the Smiths". Where do we draw the line between a watch being inspired by a vintage piece (or category of pieces) and something that's clearly a ripoff? It's probably one of those "I know it when I see it" situations. This is not super coherent and I apologize! 🤣

[@djangoesque]

CW is a great brand, I have a C63 Sealander and it feels like I got a lot of bang for my buck!...sorry you've been sick, hope you're better soon!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Blimmin love the Sealander!!

[@rogerwatt8491]

Great video . . . I couldn't agree more . . . indeed, I'm currently buying a s/steel version with bracelet. Hope you get better soon.

[@boombringer4078]

aaaw Britt get well soon!! Youll be back to your beautiful self soon!

[@DrFernandoHidalgo]

CW is killing it lately 🤩 It will be very interesting to see how the patina develops on the full bronze bracelet 😮 Also on the subject of homages…….I totally support them, not all people have the economic power to buy the real deal, so a homage its the way to go rather than a fake. Also some chinese brands are doing pretty cool things and offering a lot of bang for the buck. That will be an interesting subject for a video dont you think Britt…….homages and chinese watches 🧐.

[@mikesomerset6338]

I completely agree. I do like their philosophy in general. And indeed have benefited from it. I just hope it lasts.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

FERNAAANDO! This is exactly it! It’s a way to get designs you love but wayyyy more attainable ! 💕💕 I think I was so mistaken on what an homage was before. Christopher ward has really helped me understand what an homage is, and how it can be done well! 😱💕 I love this idea as well!!! Homages and Chinese watches!!!

[@meow1990_2]

I miss their old logo "Cw" though.

[@mikecosslett1421]

I love Christopher ward excellent quality and value for money bronze doesn't really do it for me I've owned a couple never really took to them get better soon britt unfortunately haters will hate no matter what you do makes them feel important in there sad lives

[@ge48421]

Because CW does not have a dealer network they can price their watches aggressively compared to manufacturers using ADs, direct-to-consumer saves cost. The Formex Essence 39, a watch that also sports a Sellita SW-200 COSC movement, goes for about $1400 on a strap.

[@RichardKoppinger]

Thanks for another interesting video. Hope you're feeling better soon. ❤️

[@finesse49]

but it's bronze, too big and what's with that that hour hand?😝 I have the Timefactors Smiths 36mm homage , Sellita powered and less than 1/2 the price. I'm very happy with it.

[@JamesandRibble]

If you buy one it will be supplied on a black webbing strap with bronze clasp.

[@Humourme582]

Get well!

[@BryanO92]

I kind of dig it. Would certainly not have worked with the old Supermarine hands.

[@SchafeyWafey]

I mean, associating with Christopher Ward and Invicta/Pagani is a bit much. True design innovation is a very rare thing indeed - the watch industry notwithstanding. As much as this watch might be a clear homage, it is a term that can be used dispassionately or as censure. Their other watches take design cues from other brands, as those brand did from the brands before them. I like Christopher Ward and what they've been doing recently. I don't like the idea of associating them with 'homage' brands Love the vids. Make more pleaseee 🤓

[@seanmc94seanmc94]

Even better on the optional bronze bracelet.

[@nusbacher]

Not impressed with the watch as an ideal field watch: a bronze case looks cool, but it's not the optimal case material for a field watch. I'm not impressed with the Army for licencing the name, though I can't fault Christopher Ward for getting in on the action. It seems to be a nice enough piece, and I suppose some proud parents will buy them for their newly commissioned subalterns (who will keep them in a drawer while they wear G-shocks in the field). Good enough, perhaps; perfect, nope.

[@kdids]

the clasp not being bronze is unforgivable

[@JamesandRibble]

Not sure why they gave it to her on that. If you buy one, it comes on a black webbing strap with bronze clasp.

[@thegorn]

This is a true homage. I am not sold on bronze for a field watch though. I think bronze's natural home is on dive watches. the hands are OK but feel a bit too "dive watchy". Still a nice piece though. This video works well without your face no offence, but we just get to see more of the watch.

[@paulhiggins8774]

My favourite micro brand

[@ezee-e]

would never get a bronze watch nor copper, only stainless, gold, titanium etc. feel better girl, sorry to hear about that setback. please review Vulcan cricket alarm in salmon dial just came out

[@RedwoodAggie]

This is a beautiful watch. I am not sold on bronze yet (mostly due to the future patina), this looks really good. Overall, CW did a great job with this line, and the stainless would be my choice. The previous version of this line just didn't speak to me. COSC is just the chef's kiss on it too. I am so glad they've gone away from the name on the dial and just use that logo. Their dials are much more pleasing with that look, though there are a few slightly older models that do well with the name on the dial (i.e. C65 Wild Thing). I hope you heal up soon, Britt!

[@MakerInMotion]

If you end up not liking the patina, you can easily take it off with a rag and some brasso.

[@jarrodfurlano673]

Off topic: What’s the nato on that Sinn? Amazing color.

[@davidc5191]

The big difference between this CW homage and other homage watches is that the watch this is based on, the Smith watches, are no longer made. So you can't buy this design any more except as an homage watch, unlike all those Rolex homages. Also just because a company comes out with a design, doesn't mean you can't come out with a similar look without being called an "homage." Are all panda-dial chronographs homages of Rolex Daytonas (even though they didn't invent that look)? I don't think so.

[@4evalost948]

Get Better soon Brittany, love this watch a super handsome watch love the Bronze case not a bad watch at all. Man the algorithm hide this video from me ahh Hate been so late ah what are you goin to do what up late gang.

[@Timjacks01]

I like it because it bronze …. But would I buy it? No just can’t see myself parting with money for it. Get well soon Britt.

[@waynesellers4078]

Prefer the Cranwell to the Sandhurst but both exceptional watches.

[@adamkidson4444]

Can you review the Christopher Ward c63 36mm ?

[@as17ns22]

£1,000 though!

[@Cam_LDN]

Just an observation, but when you're referencing the cost of a watch why do you say it's "xxx pound" and not pounds? Side note: Great content as always.

[@mikesomerset6338]

I'm not a wordsmith. Numbers are my thing. That's probably why I am struggling to come come with a adequate description of how awful this watch and strap combination is. This watch deserves to have a vintage leather strap and the strap deserves to be on a CWC. I hope before long some kind soul will come along and rescue this tragic partnership.

[@Furniture121]

If that model had a date, I'd likely have one. I can't do watches without a date.

[@IsmaelMartinezPR]

Would you consider Christopher Ward a micro brand?

[@JW_Haze]

Wait, I thought you were done with this brand!?

[@Valera_Scotland]

Poor QuasiGringa babe! Lots of love x

[@marcustahoun]

Stainless steel for me if I was to buy it. Hope your eye is on the mend. It looked on the mend from your past community post.

[@bngr_bngr]

For a homage watch can it be any more expensive?

[@rayharrison6400]

I really wanted to like the Sandhurst, seeing that I lived in the military camp for 10 years. But the handset let's It down for me. The hour hand is completely odd and out of place to the whole look. Everything else sits well and the bronze looks great.

[@scottlalonde2878]

Didn't think I'd like this, but yeah pretty good looking. Bronze patina yeah think it'll get even better with age. Nice vid, thanks Brittany 🙂👍

[@chrisward2954]

Hi Britt, I have to tell you I just picked up a Christopher Ward C65 Malvern Revival special Limited Edition! It is a beautiful watch and the best thing of all is that it has my name on it at 12 O Clock! How cool is that? I highly recommend Christopher Ward watches as fantastic quality at great prices! Take a look and you will be hooked. Luv the vids x

[@TimG--]

Thanks ! It junk !! I 👍

[@tichy_ocean]

I love the design and the nice looking logo but the minute hand is just too long on all of their dials.

[@christopherlombardi4958]

Damnit... now i have a new field watch to save for.

[@DennisC_X]

Also, this was a missed opportunity to wear huge, blacked out aviators.

[@seattlegrrlie]

I second this comment. Shall we vote for her next video to have ridiculously oversized glasses?

[@BrittPearceWatches]

LOLLL! Or…. A MONACLE?!

[@DennisC_X]

@@BrittPearceWatches missed your chance to comply Mr. Peanut with a monocle and a top hat. 🧐

[@seattlegrrlie]

@@DennisC_X... the fans need a monocle

[@DennisC_X]

@@seattlegrrlie The fans do!

[@philspencelayh5464]

So long as it's not just a copy a homage is absolutely fine but this just doesn't work, black dial bronze case and hands looks really bad and that strap is wrong on every level. For £1000 I'm sure they could have a bronze buckle even if not signed. With that movement it'll tell the time but there's loads better out there, cheaper.

[@watchpapi]

Yay!!! Gringle Belle ❤️❤️❤️

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Oh paaapito! 💕💕💕

[@jaybee1196]

Good channel

[@hootonhoot]

Bronze rocks! Don’t think Smiths came up with this motif anyway - wasn’t this DOD “Dirty Dozen” specs??

[@tlbunce]

Illegitimi non carborundum. You’re beautiful, with the eye infection or without it. Get well soon!

[@nkonig1]

Shanty Patron song coming? Or is that too 2020? 😂

[@BrittPearceWatches]

BAHAHA OH THE SHANTY FAD!! 😂💕💕✨ how weird was that hahaha

[@aldojasso9177]

I didn’t like the hands 🙌

[@gregcapella5941]

THE WATCH GRINGA RULES !!!!!!!!

[@anandanil8158]

"this is going to be a faceless video" proceeds to show her face

[@cedricspies6293]

WG have a fast recovrery please stay safe love you so much WG

[@Kof2002dz]

britt i really like your videos, hope somebody will invite for a coffee

[@mendipfox1650]

Sinn EZM 3F……. Bootiful! CW meh………

[@colincelso9428]

Such a shame people would troll you for a medical condition. Hope you get better soon. On the whole homage thing. I hate it. If you produce a cheap replica of a Rolex with Rolex on the dial it’s a fake. If you produce the same watch with pagani or invicta on the dial it’s a homage. 🤷🏻‍♂️ In any other medium like music, cars, paintings it’s called ripping off and lawsuits would prevail. Why do watch companies get to replicate exactly in some cases and profit from other company designs with no consequence

[@paulyiasemides]

Get better soon. Plenty of Alcohol & and shit food will cheer you up. 😉

[@m.e.p.r]

As always, the name though, Christopher Ward. Nope, sorry, can't do it. Can't get over how rubbish the name is and how dreadful the branding is.

[@alanreid8537]

At best I would describe the C65 Sandhurst as a scrapy piece of work. It appears to me that Christopher Ward are just utilising off the shelf Swiss movements and lack any original or even good design ideas. 😀😀😀

[@Chrissepisje]

You said faceless video, and followed it up by many stills of, eh, your face. I had to laugh. Sorry.

[@DennisC_X]

First!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Early CREW!!

[@mikewingert-savagelyerudite]

This is dire, darling Gringa….I’m ex army; 24 years….no one would wear this rubbish…..and to name it Sandhurst too; vulgar. CWC 72 36mm Mellor manual wind £499…..Silvermans, London…..just the best…..🇬🇧

[@mikewingert-savagelyerudite]

@@BAF605 agree completely. Walt’s love this crap…..I recall army and navy divers that used to just wear a cheap Casio watch…Also, having spent the final five years as the liaison army chap at Strike/38 GP I never met a pilot that wore a ‘pilots’ watch! 🤣

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Well I gotta say! Sandhurst does reek of Ruperts! 😜 I am a military wife! Navy wife here. So we’ve got all the tri services here now! 😜✨✨ it doesn’t really bug me any! I think it just makes models people like more accessible! 🤷🏻‍♀️🙈 and I think they are quite tranparent! I wouldn’t be too offended with a watch called “Sultan” or Dartmouth! 😜 just makes me think of those GOSH DARN RUPERTS!

[@mikewingert-savagelyerudite]

@@BrittPearceWatches 🤣…..omg….MOD Bath…RNAS Yeovilton or Hydrographic Office? I won’t enquire too deeply. My army job from RAF Strike Command relocated to Bath with the RN years ago. Obviously as a navy wife you’re a decent sort, but then, we all know this!

[@mikewingert-savagelyerudite]

@@BrittPearceWatches Adorable…..you have Rupert off to a tee!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

@@mikewingert-savagelyerudite BAHAHA! Although we are a navy family! So we don’t say Rupert! 😜 just tryna speak pongo! 😜✨ round here we say wets not brews!

[@Comicart1981]

Great video. I've been watching another channel for along time and your content now is similar and like his so much he has encouraged me to buy watches I haven't thought of you should check it out at YoureTerrific you both like the same background colours etc. Keep up the good work.

[@milkismurder]

Oh man that eye infection is the worst, I had a belter recently, really hard to sleep when your eye is wonky

[@MyVideosWillCalmU]

Nice Brit But I prefer that beautiful Sinn EZM3 I thought I saw in that red watch box? Is that your husbands? Can we have a review on that please 👀

[@tods.9947]

I like homage watches made to honor ones that are no longer produced. I think this is a great sign of respect.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Right?! I couldn’t agree more!

[@Slayaz69]

I wear the C63 Sealander 36 mm daily at work. This brand deserves more recognition. I hope they make a W10 homage in 36 mm one day.

[@matt_d7828]

pls check out Timefactor’s PRS29A

[@marcdave9521]

@@matt_d7828 there nice, but always sold out, so i guess christopher ward is the only option rn

[@xaviers2721]

I really hope you review Stowa or Laco someday. They are best looking military watches in my opinion

[@Dachi654]

Get well soon Gringa, love CW watches just have to stop buying them to have a more diverse collection.

[@neillordsnootyhawhaw812]

I love the look of this watch it’s much more interesting than any normal military styled field watch, especially a boring looking generic CWC……… The bronze case material takes it to another level, the hands look great and the 38mm is great size. Well done Christopher Ward in making a good looking alternative to a normal boring field watch. I like the watch so much I will probably end up buying it soon.