Christopher Ward C60 Anthropocene GMT 4K Watch Review

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Christopher Ward C60 Anthropocene GMT: www.christopherward.com/dive/c60-anthropocene-gmt/C60-42AGM3-S0KW0-B0.html

[@kevinleighuk]

First time I’ve watched your review. Very thorough and informative. I’ve one of these on order with the rubber hybrid strap with orange edges that compliments the orange detail on the GMT hand. I’ve read their bracelets are good but I thought this might be more stylish and comfy. It works out cheaper even if you buy the bracelet later albeit you buy two straps in effect. The dial looks superb. I hadn’t noticed the black screws on the dial. It adds to the style as it’s symmetrical and ties in with the black bezel. And I agree about value for money. At twice its price I’d pause even if I can afford it. At its price point - especially with the £100 launch discount - it’s excellent value and looks great quality.

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Thank you for watching Kevin. Glad you enjoyed it. Congratulations. Excellent choice. Wear yours in good health. Also check out my other Christopher Ward reviews, they may interest you. Regards, #WR4K

[@bunnyb3760]

How did you come by the £100 discount please Kevin?

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@@bunnyb3760 Thank you for watching. Regards, #WR4K

[@mrgee007]

great honest to the point review, I want to now buy it, but the screws are just putting me off. I can just hear everyone who will look at the watch say "what the hell are those screw doing there" But my biggest bug bare when there are visible screws on cases/faces is, please if you're going to use screws that can be seen, bloody line them up so the grooves all face the same direction!

[@rcrymble]

One of my favourite CWs of late. Lovely piece, the colours remind me of the halios seaforth gmt. Nice strap options, and bracelet too

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Thank you for watching Ricky. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, #WR4K

[@Siskovski]

I don't know if I like the watch because it's that good or the review(er) is on another level. Keep up the great work.

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Thank you for watching Kristijan. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, #WR4K

[@martinduffy243]

Totally agree. I've pre-orderd this watch for mid Sept and thought I'd look for reviews and bloody hell if I didn't like it then I do now lol.

[@lordcharfield]

@@martinduffy243 same here!

[@skylerphoenix8880]

I like the black screws. Unique, and matches the bezel and print.

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Thank you for watching Skyler. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, #WR4K

[@VoodooMike]

I bought one of these this week and the bezel is now uni-directional. I love the watch, and I really like the black screws on the face - they give it a modern look.

[@watchreviews4k]

Thank you for watching Mike. Congratulations. Excellent choice. Wear yours in good health. Regards, #WR4K

[@josephs3973]

Did you mean bi-directional? That's what it says on the website today (april 2nd).

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@@josephs3973 Christopher Ward sent me this unidirectional sample by mistake. Production models are bidirectional. Regards, #WR4K

[@seayak]

I agree with you about the screws. I have a C60 #tide with these screws, and it is my least favourite feature, though they are less visually obtrusive on that watch. I would think any sort of bonding would put the entire face at risk of cracking if it needed to be removed. - ceramic bezels are much more robust than thin sapphire faces. Frankly the semi-translucent treatment of the white dial just doesn't grab me as much as the more interesting blue wave treatment of the C60 #tide, although I get the effect they were aiming for. Living in Winnipeg I see enough ice and snow all winter to need a reminder on my wrist haha. For me the warmer, opaque white dial of the Sealander GMT with its orange GMT hand and lettering is a bigger hit - it has a sort of peaches and ice cream aesthetic that I find appealing, though obviously this is a personal thing. The etched ceramic dial of the white Omega Seamaster is better looking than either of them to my eye, but alas the price is well over my budget.. Don't like the helium purge valve on the Omega either!

[@Taylod1]

Great review, i own a Cranwell and am looking to add the C60 to my watch box, the symmetry is perfect

[@watchreviews4k]

Thank you for watching Dan. Glad you enjoyed it. Congratulations. Excellent choice. Wear yours in good health. Regards, #WR4K

[@malkinmalone]

Great review. A really nice looking watch that is very well done. Unfortunately any GMT watch where the local hour hand is not independently adjustable is a GMT watch I will never own.

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Thank you for watching Malkin. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, #WR4K

[@AnitaSpankyBB]

Another superb review of a CW watch, thanks 👍👍 I really like the look of this and it may well be my next CW purchase

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[@MrShinobi797]

Christopher Ward continues to impress... and excellent presentation as usual. 👌🏽

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[@martinduffy243]

I've pre-ordered this for mid September. Feeling excited I just wanted to see if anyone's had hands on. Your bloody good at selling a watch or the watch is bloody good. I'm guessing it's both 🤣 Good work 👏

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Thank you for watching Martin. Glad you enjoyed it. Congratulations. Excellent choice. Wear yours in good health. Regards, #WR4K

[@MF-hq9mq]

Excellent review as usual, John. Thanks for sharing. Regards

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Thank you for watching Mario. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, #WR4K

[@JD-mc3py]

I enjoyed this review and found the presentation superb. Thank you for sharing

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[@msaylorBTC100M]

CW is one of the underrated brands

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Thank you for watching John. Agreed, they are making excellent quality and excellent value pieces at their respective price points. Regards, #WR4K

[@asiandeyu5737]

I just bought this exact watch and it arrived today, it very nice looking watch and I like it a lot. the bezel is bi-directional, I guess they updated it since this review came out, and to confirm the tide strap is super stiff, I had a bit of a hard time putting it on and taking it off, hopefully, it'll get easier once it has broken in. Oh, there is a 10% discount code floating around on the web somewhere, found out about it after I bought the watch. 😞

[@watchreviews4k]

Thank you for watching. Congratulations. Excellent choice. Wear yours in good health. Yes, the production models have bi-directional bezels. Regards, #WR4K

[@awc723]

beautiful....just ordered it with the newer flags only logo on bracelet....i think 42mm is perfect...don't understand this trend of smaller ladies sized watches....

[@watchreviews4k]

Thank you for watching. Congratulations. Excellent choice. Wear yours in good health. "i think 42mm is perfect...don't understand this trend of smaller ladies sized watches...." Asia is the world's biggest market. The trend within the Asian market is for smaller 36mm, and 39mm pieces. Globally in other markets the trend has followed the Asian market; hence Rolex, Tudor, Omega, etc; making more 36mm and 39mm pieces in order to supply the demand within their core markets. 6-7" is the most common wrist size, therefore the brands sell more volume of 36mm and 39mm pieces versus 40mm and 42mm which suit 7-8" wrists better. From 2000-2010 the global trend was for larger watches; such as Panerai, Omega Planet Ocean 45mm, Steinhart Ocean One 42, etc. From 2016 onwards the trend began to change to 40, 39, and 36mm watches. Vintage heritage reissues in smaller sizes are now the trend. For example the Tudor Black Bay 58 in 39mm, which is like the Tudor and Rolex Submariner's of the 1950's. Regards, #WR4K

[@georger7487]

Wonderful review, thanks. What would help me with the screws is if they lined up the slots with the tick marks.

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Thank you for watching George. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, #WR4K

[@paulhiggins8774]

Very nice watch, it ticks all my boxes. Agree I did wonder what those dots were on the dial and do as you say by bonding the dial but the only trouble with that is how do you remove it when servicing the watch movement. Alternately use dial feet that are chemicals bonded, I use them all the time. Nice to see that more Swiss watch brands doing their bit for the planet

[@watchreviews4k]

Thank you for watching Paul. Glad you enjoyed it. That is a good point about removing the dial for service. I have used acetone to remove ceramic bezels as it melts the 3M adhesive; without damaging the ceramic. However with a lacquered sapphire dial it would strip the lacquer off. I suppose they would have to just fit new dials during the service. Regards, #WR4K

[@Thor7]

Your watch reviews are nothing less than outstanding. You are on a tier by yourself, imho.

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Thank you for watching Mark. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, #WR4K

[@Siskovski]

Completely agree, I wanted to leave the same comment.

[@Robert-vw3od]

Superb review

[@Robert-vw3od]

I would like to buy this watch, but I think it might be a little bit big for my wrist. I have noticed that they have updated it to feature the twin flag design and I’m considering buying it. There is a small version which is not gmt. I think Christopher Ward will do tremendous business in the next couple of years.

[@jfoxlim1966]

Love the review.

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[@bogarbill6331]

Love that black screws!

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Thank you for watching. Regards, WR4K

[@gregcarnall9097]

I like the screws as well, i don't know why it's such a no no for some, i think it makes it look unique.

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@@gregcarnall9097 Thank you for watching Greg. Regards, #WR4K

[@natev70r]

I'm I mistaken, or is the orange triangle not lined up with the double markers at 12 o'clock in the lume shot portion of the video? The other bezel numbers appear to be in alignment with the single hour markers. Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me.🙂

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Thank you for watching. You are mistaken. The alignment is correct. It is the camera angle. Regards, #WR4K

[@natev70r]

@@watchreviews4k Thank you for the reply. I was hoping it was something like that. Love your channel. Thanks to you, I was fortunate enough to get one of the San Martin 39mm limited editions. Hoping to snag one of the 36mm models. Thanks for all your great reviews and design suggestions.🙂

[@red-a8107]

Is the miyota 8215 used in the PD1661 regulated as the NH35 ? And is it true that the router is noisy in this particular movement?

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Thank you for watching. Yes, they both have the same accuracy; minus 20 to +40 seconds per day; and typically regulated to +/- 10 seconds per day (or better). The negatives are the 8215 rotor is more noisy, and it does not hack. Regards, #WR4K

[@alanfearon6568]

This looks like a grey dial in pics. is this white in person, or does it have a hint of grey? Thanks.

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White. Regards, #WR4K.

[@geoh7]

Hola, gracias por compartirnos otra reseña, una pregunta: ¿los números arábicos sobre el bisel negro están pintados o grabados.? Saludos.

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Gracias por ver. Los números arábigos están grabados. Saludos, # WR4K

[@747dek]

I don't mind the screws on the dial, but I think if you tape it down you risk cracking the dial when you service it.

[@josephs3973]

I'd be willing to pay 2K+ for this if it was 40mm, slightly slimmer (at the expense of some water resistance, who needs 600m really), true gmt (home and hour hand independent adjustment positions) and had a glass back, use a 96 click bezel (for 15 min sub time zone, instead of the generic 120) and you got my dream gmt.

[@jasonwilkinson7079]

Great review and a watch I’m very much interested in purchasing. Any further feedback from CW re: the four screws and the dial? I know since your review, they have removed the Christopher Ward lettering logo in exchange for the Swiss/England logo. (Which I think is a nice touch. Thanks

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No feedback. Regards, #WR4K

[@spx1416]

no idea what happened with your watch but the bezel is bi directional, its in the spec online and all others i have seen are

[@watchreviews4k]

Christopher Ward sent me this pre-production sample for review with a unidirectional bezel, which was a mistake. Production models use a bidirectional bezel. Regards, #WR4K

[@nelsonongteleng2789]

Other reviews of this watch says the orange triangle does not light up and the lume is color blue instead of green? Are there several versions of this watch?

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See the lume test Nelson. Regards, #WR4K

[@tottenhamnole]

Do you prefer this new releases or the blue “wave dial” one you reviewed a couple weeks back?

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Thank you for watching Donald. I prefer the C60 #tide. The blue wave dial is really interesting to look at as it changes in the light. Regards, #WR4K

[@lordcharfield]

‘Abhorrent’ - love it 🤣

[@robertkirk4387]

According to CH website this has a Bi-directional bezel. Another watch to think about🤔

[@watchreviews4k]

Christopher Ward sent me this unidirectional sample by mistake. Production models are bidirectional. Regards, #WR4K

[@jimt7292]

Criticism of CW, you made a beautiful watch, but you should have made it with a true gmt, and the 4 screws look horrible on the dial. Other than that I love it.

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Thank you for watching Jim. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, #WR4K

[@erwinl1007]

Could you let us hear how the bezel action sounds when you present another diver watch in the future? There is no way to hear it if you keep talking. Nevertheless, it is a beautiful watch and a great review! Thanks.

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Thank you for watching Erwin. Glad you enjoyed it. Regards, #WR4K

[@gregcarnall9097]

Hi, great review and its on my radar as a possible buy. My only concern is the 14.3mm thickness i think that is quite bulky. Does it wear ok on the wrist, it looks ok in the review but it can be deceiving. Thanks

[@watchreviews4k]

Thank you for watching Greg. It feels very balanced on wrist, rather than being top heavy. However it is tall, and therefore more difficult to slip under a shirt cuff. For a 7-8" the proportions are good. For a 6-7" wrist you may find it wear too tall on wrist. Bear in mind I have an 8" wrist when looking at the wrist shots. I can wear a 42mm x 14mm piece and it suits my wrist; but that will be too much wrist presence for a 6-7" which a 40mm x 13mm piece would suit better. Regards, #WR4K

[@gregcarnall9097]

@@watchreviews4k Thanks for the reply, my wrist is 7 inch and whilst im comfortable up to 43mm and max 50mm lug to lug i do have a concern about adding a tall watch in to already a decent sized watch. Maybe i have to have a look for for something else?

[@gregorychoubana6755]

It is definitely a thick watch, and unfortunately that’s a show stopper for me.

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@@gregcarnall9097 Check out my C63 Sealander review, it may interest you. That is an excellent fit for a 7" wrist. Regards, #WR4K

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@@gregorychoubana6755 Thank you for watching Gregory. Regards, #WR4K

[@seayak]

Sorry to report that the holes on the #Tide straps actually do fray - this has happened on the one for my #Tide C60. I may try heat sealing the offending hole with a soldering iron.

[@snapfitness1]

Can't find any information on total length of the strap.

[@watchreviews4k]

Thank you for watching Njama. 124mm long. See link below. Regards, #WR4K www.christopherward.com/straps/c60-blue-%23tide-strap/20-TIDE-01-SXB-DC-ST.html#product-technical-data

[@snapfitness1]

@@watchreviews4k I saw that, but most companies have that length as the long piece. I can't believe that's the total for both sides.

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@@snapfitness1 The 124mm refers to the long side of the strap, not both sides. It will fit up to a 7" wrist. Regards, #WR4K

[@PeterKudelin]

brother, how did you get this before october? assuming this is a review unit, right? I'm jealous! Awesome review

[@watchreviews4k]

Thank you for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, this was a press sample from Christopher Ward. I received it before it was released, then published my video when the embargo was lifted. Regards, #WR4K

[@fullymechanical9055]

Is it true that the Sealander collection will be released in more colours? Thanks.

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Thank you for watching. Yes. Regards, #WR4K

[@Ld-147]

I'm debating to either purchase this, the Trident Pro 600, or the Tissot Seastar 1000. Any advice which you'd go for? If anyone could give their feedback also, I'd be grateful

[@watchreviews4k]

I have a policy of only giving my opinion on pieces I have handled. I haven't reviewed the Seastar. However I have reviewed the C60 Trident Pro 600, see link below to my review. I highly recommend that piece, as it is excellent quality and excellent value at the respective price point. I would choose it over this C60 Anthropocene. If you have a 6-7" wrist I advise the 40mm version. If you have a 7-8" wrist I advise the 42mm. Regards, #WR4K kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZ2riJivZb51r6c

[@Ld-147]

@@watchreviews4k Many thanks for your reply, keep up the great work I enjoy your reviews.

[@5taunch]

CW is in a different class to Tissot

[@seayak]

I have a Tissot Seastar, a CW C60 #Tide, and two CW Trident Pro 300's. Unless you need more than 300 meters of water resistance, (and who reall does?) I would recommend one of the Trident Pro 300's , since they are thinner than the CW 600 meter watches, as the best combination of quality and value. I rate the quality as a cut or two above the Seastar, and much more handsome, though the Seastar does have a longer power reserve with the Powermatic 80 movement. To me the Tridents are much more handsome watches, though you might want to handle both of them to really appreciate the difference. The Pro 300's come with a display caseback, as does the Seastar. The Seastar is a diver that looks like a diver. The Pro 300's are divers that are more than equally functional, but much more versatile as everyday watches. Plus you get a choice of colours.....

[@kylefoster6795]

Have you/ will you do women's watches? I need to get my girl a Christmas gift !!

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Thank you for watching Kyle. No. Regards, #WR4K

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@@davids.2317 Thank you for watching David. Regards, #WR4K

[@kylefoster6795]

@@davids.2317 I like how you think

[@skylerphoenix8880]

If it’s a $200 dollar piece, I’ll put up with a uni bezel. But for over a grand, a GMT needs to have a bi-directional bezel. The lack of one ruins all the other outstanding qualities and signals “cut-corners”. It drew my eyes immediately but I’ll have to pass.

[@watchreviews4k]

Yes, its a shame it doesn't have a bidirectional bezel as that would suit a GMT better than a dive bezel. Regards, #WR4K

[@RichKovars]

Is this a review piece? The specs on the website state a bi-directional bezel. In fact all of the C60 GMTs now state that spec.

[@watchreviews4k]

@@RichKovars Thank you for watching Rich. Yes, this was a press release version. Since my review Christopher Ward must have updated the bezel from unidirectional to bidirectional. That is a good improvement. Regards, #WR4K

[@RichKovars]

@@watchreviews4k That was my biggest complaint across the GMT models. I actually modified my C65 myself to be bidirectional. The mechanism is very simple. I wouldn't recommend the mod as the possibility of scratching the case is very high but I thought I would take one for the team! Very thorough review by the way.

[@jeffmagdits465]

Wrong, its a bi directional bezel not uni.

[@watchreviews4k]

Thank you for watching Jeff. This piece had a unidirectional bezel; see my bezel test where I check it for back play. Regards, #WR4K

[@louisfroment1879]

I will Have get the watch if the screws were gone

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Thank you for watching Louis. Regards, #WR4K

[@brettrun8575]

14.3 mm thick? Pass.

[@aussie8114]

Now I can never unsee those ugly screws.

[@watchreviews4k]

Thank you for watching. I am hoping Christopher Ward implement my advice and use a 3M adhesive ring to bond the sapphire dial to the movement; and remove the screws. Regards, #WR4K

[@AnthonyLauder]

@@watchreviews4k I was going to mention the screws. Glad to hear that you are advising them to remove them.

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@@AnthonyLauder Thank you for watching Anthony. Regards, #WR4K

[@awc723]

sure you can

[@mell3109]

Pity it’s not @ true GMT

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Thank you for watching Mark. Regards, #WR4K

[@kentishmale1969]

Why are you only giving the price in Euros, seems rather strange considering the watch and yourself are both British

[@watchreviews4k]

Thank you for watching Keef. I am in Ireland (I have both Irish and British citizenship). I usually quote watch values in Euro as its the currency used in Ireland. However sometimes I will use USD if the watch is listed in that currency. The majority of my viewers are from America, and the EU, so those currencies make sense to them. A smaller number of my viewers come from the UK, hence me rarely stating the value in Pounds. Regards, #WR4K

[@Andy_TheGreat]

it looked good until i saw those screws...

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Thank you for watching Andy. Regards, #WR4K

[@miamimo70]

Awful aesthetics

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Thank you for watching. Regards, #WR4K

[@awc723]

awful comment