A look at the C65 Super Compressor dive watch and interview clips with CEO Mike France and Head of Product Jörg Bader Two-tone watch worn: Early 90s TAG Heuer 974.006
Nice cheerful piece. The best thing about Christopher Ward is that you can tell the month and year of manufacture simply by looking at which logo is on the dial.
I have looked at this watch in the past and because of this video, looked again...and they have updated the dial with the new CW logo, replacing the name "Christopher Ward" as shown in the version in this video.
Have this exact CW. It's so gorgeous it literally made me curse loudly for about 5 minutes when I unboxed it for the first time. I love it. It's fun, gorgeous, well built, exquisitly finished, and can be dressed up or down. Some watches just feel special to me and this one has that "X" factor for me personally. Wonderful review as usual!
Another great review as always Evan. Most modern super-compressor cases are just for show (JLC Polaris, Longines Legend Diver, IWC Aquatimer etc) as modern seals negate the need for these complex cases. So I applaud CW for making one of these supposedly working super-compressors. Super-compressors went the way of the Dodo due to one fatal flaw - they often leaked if the diver did not descend into the water quick enough during a dive as the shallow depths don't produce enough pressure for the cases to work. Quite an interesting piece of trivia for a pub quiz ...🙊
Well that and the fact that the rubber for gaskets improved and the "super compressor" effect can be achieved bythe Blancpain/Vostock ring shield back and deformable acrylic glass solution, that Finnish channel took a standard Vostock Zisou to 800m+. I' did a post once about how that famous Vostock engineering "solution" came out at the same time Blancpains patents for the ring/shield caseback lapsed, (they stopped actually using them before the 60's bagan) Like other watch myths, did you know for instance Blancpain did not invent the tourbillion, Omega invented the dive watch and the first watch is space was a Sturmanskie, also Seiko is the second oldest watch company in the world after VC?
Fantastic video brother 👏 CW is near and dear to me. We’ve had the pleasure of speaking to Mike France on the podcast and he’s such a humble CEO. Unlike Panerai, CW actually listens to their customers and truly focuses on innovation and value for $! Keep up the amazing work my man 👍🏼
I have to respectfully disagree... The logo argument has been rumbling for years and France, doing what France does best, completely ignored it. As for innovation, I think the range over the past few years has consisted of more and more blatant copies than at any time in their history. Prices have gone up dramatically, QC and CS has deteriorated ( especially since Wera left), so they're a brand that I've grown away from. Maybe the colab with Fears will interest me or the rumoured minute repeater. Fair play to you regarding your relationship 👍
@@YoureTerrific just to echo their point, please keep doing videos across the price spectrum. As they grow in subscribers, many youtubers move up market with their reviews and end up focusing solely on watches in the > $3000 price range or various micro brands that they get paid to review. Which is fine, but misses out on a lot of cool watches. With this true compressor case, this is an example of a cool watch that some other guys wouldn’t ever do, which is a shame.
I'm so glad you did the review! And since we are heading into summer, perfect timing ( aren't we all rationalizing a new dive watch for the season?) ...That aqua blue turns out to be about as beautiful as I could hope for. Love all the other dial details.
@@YoureTerrific Do divers even have a season? Isn't that the point of a wet suit--diving in a wide range of temperatures? That is, if we ever took these watches in the water, which we don't.
I really like C. Ward. Good designs, cool cases and you get a ton of watch for the money. I really like my C60. A little on the thick side for me for a daily driver, but great weekend watch in my opinion, especially in the summer. Their Moonglow is one of the coolest moon phase watches out there regardless of price point.
I have looked at this watch in the past and because of this video, looked again...and they have updated the dial with the new CW logo, replacing the name "Christopher Ward" as shown in the version in this video. Improves it just that little bit more, IMHO.
You don’t disappoint dude, highlights.. Don’t Email Me, Enthusiasm. You’re killing it, great review as usual. I have a C65 GMT which is a delight.. wearing it everyday together with my 104
Love the channel, you are definitely my favourite watch reviewer by far. Just bought myself a twelve, so of course im now watching all of your old CW vidpes.
1) You ARE a Doctor funny guy, and as a Super Compressor 150 mWR is a bit silly today, I wear a dive computer AND a dive watch so knickers to you buuuut, it is cute. So cute I might buy one in fact.
I really like this watch. I don't own s Christopher Ward and they weren't on my radar... but I love the orange and aqua blue colors together. I may consider picking up one of these. Great work, CW... and great video! 👍
Best value microbrand in my opinion. And that's a HUGE compliment. The level of design, creativity, craftsmanship, willingness to experiment and overall quality control is tremendous for the price. Then you have their luxury pieces which are frankly mind blowing and represent I think even better value. So with the C60 Apex LE they partnered with Armin Strom to do a skeletonised version of their INHOUSE SH21 movement and they even BLUED the BRIDGES! For only $4300 USD... Lunacy. They only made 100 of them but I'd take one of them over a $30k Omega Sea Master. I really would.
These reviews are always super-impresser haha. But may I suggest also noting the movement deviation specs? Like weight, this is a factor that I am always interested to hear, and, not knowing this specific selita movement, it would be a valued addition to the review :)
@@YoureTerrific The only additional comment I could contribute would be actual sizes. So many times you hear "40mm" and it is like 39.7mm. This would be good to know. Your videos are great! I literally stop what I am doing to watch when I get the notification, LOL.
Admired the brand from afar for many years and only recently got to handle their watches. I came away very impressed, especially by this model. You get a lot for your money. However, I’m bummed they dropped most of their dress watches and models with in house movements. They’re now basically a dive watch company. I get it. You go with what sells.
Nice watch and a great review. For the price they charge, CW make a great product. Great to hear that CE actually listens to their customers as well is much appreciated. Ahem, cough, cough, Rolex, cough, cough….
I can't find this watch with the strap combination on C. Ward's website. I wish I could just by the strap and add on, but I can't. Love this review and the watch, but will see if this combination comes back before I buy it.
Just when you think you don't need another watch, CW comes out with this stunner. Ok, is anybody wearing one of these for diving? Swimming? Really, how much can i trust it underwater (see the comment below about how supercompressor cases work)? I am a sailor, swimmer and fisherman, and buy modern dive watches because they are genuinely waterproof
it's nice to see CW dance rings around the top watch companies. They seem to care that buyers want reasonable case sizes, usable features, good lume, and fun/modern style. Compare this to Omega releasing ANOTHER limited moonwatch and letting the world fight over the 1000 they make.
Great review...have you seen the latest version, they've removed the Christopher Ward brand from 12 and replaced it with the Aquitaine-style twin flag logo....there goes the final "criticism"....!
Hang on, guys! Why are we not all wildly speculating about this secret weapon CW will be releasing in November? A "big thing", "something that is not there at the moment, anywhere". Hmmm....
This is one of those watches I feel like I should like, but can’t get there….yet. Funny how tastes change particularly in the Watch world. Don’t like something? Meh, give it a couple months. I do dig the color scheme. 👍🏼
I've now gotten to the point when I tell my wife "you're terrific" has put up a new video. She did say, I like his voice.... Whatever that's supposed to mean.
So I’m sold on the design, would you recommend this all over a Hydro conquest? I’ve just never even seen or held a Christopher Ward but I am very intrigued
Is your desk a green screen or are you buying a bunch of pastel colored tops, or how does that work? Do you paint the desk? You're like the Prince of Pantones. Its astonishing, it really is and its only Friday.
To get this clear. If a manufacturer offers a watch for being able to take 30bar, no costumer fools himself if he expect this watch to take a least 50 meters easily or for example a jump of 10 meters height into water which can cause high pressures easily. The only fool is the one who thinks that a watch being a mechanic one is a good excuse to expect nothing. I like to wear expensive watches also in my vacations. I understood that a room safe in a Hotel isn’t a safe option. So I needed a watch that could withstand 30 to 40 meters of free diving. At the same time, I don't need a diving watch for my more or less unambitious free diving. I know my abilities and the possibilities that result from them. So it doesn't necessarily have to be a diving watch, just a very capable sports watch. It was just a matter of not being able to leave my watches lying around in the hotel or on the beach blanket. Even $500 would be too much money to let it be stolen knowingly. „How you people are“ - take a step back and mind your place.
What are people’s experience who order the watches to the USA? I’ve heard that you have to pay a several hundred dollar import fee before lost shippers or customs will release the watch. This is the main thing keeping me away from the brand. (Plus concerns about resolving any damage during shipping or warranty issues)
I had none of those issues with CW. Their order and delivery process is smooth. It takes about a week for them to prepare the watch for shipping, but once it ships, it's delivered to a US address within 3 days.
The only ‘’issue’ that i have with this watch (and lately with c ward, in general) is that they stopped offering 38mm or smaller watches. I would love for this to be in 38 and a 45 l2l, but these days they don’t seem to be hitting that side of the market.
great vid as always, Love the watch, looks great, quality seems a given etc. etc. But I couldn't buy one. The name. Not the 'snobbery brand bias'. Just the name. IMHO it's just a bit rubbish, and taking up so much dial space. And did I say it? The name... it sounds like a fashion brand. Sorry to all the CW lovers and CW forum contributors. Just my opinion. But it's a beautiful watch.
I have tried very hard to get into this brand (CW) but feel that it's like putting lipstick on a pig. I can see any amount of similar looking sub £50 watches in the display carousel at my local supermarket. Please tell me what is special about them.
Nice cheerful piece. The best thing about Christopher Ward is that you can tell the month and year of manufacture simply by looking at which logo is on the dial.
Ouch. So true.
Hahahahahahahahahahhahahaaggahaha
@Max E You seem to have detected that my obvious joke comment about the frequency of CW logo changes wasn’t 100% accurate. Impressive.
@Max E touché!
I have looked at this watch in the past and because of this video, looked again...and they have updated the dial with the new CW logo, replacing the name "Christopher Ward" as shown in the version in this video.
Have this exact CW. It's so gorgeous it literally made me curse loudly for about 5 minutes when I unboxed it for the first time. I love it. It's fun, gorgeous, well built, exquisitly finished, and can be dressed up or down. Some watches just feel special to me and this one has that "X" factor for me personally. Wonderful review as usual!
Absolutely LOVED THIS VIDEO! You showcased my favourite CW soooo perfectly!
Ive had this for a year and love it! My best summer watch ever!
it's a very pretty watch
Where can you find this strap?
Another great review as always Evan.
Most modern super-compressor cases are just for show (JLC Polaris, Longines Legend Diver, IWC Aquatimer etc) as modern seals negate the need for these complex cases. So I applaud CW for making one of these supposedly working super-compressors.
Super-compressors went the way of the Dodo due to one fatal flaw - they often leaked if the diver did not descend into the water quick enough during a dive as the shallow depths don't produce enough pressure for the cases to work. Quite an interesting piece of trivia for a pub quiz ...🙊
Well that and the fact that the rubber for gaskets improved and the "super compressor" effect can be achieved bythe Blancpain/Vostock ring shield back and deformable acrylic glass solution, that Finnish channel took a standard Vostock Zisou to 800m+. I' did a post once about how that famous Vostock engineering "solution" came out at the same time Blancpains patents for the ring/shield caseback lapsed, (they stopped actually using them before the 60's bagan) Like other watch myths, did you know for instance Blancpain did not invent the tourbillion, Omega invented the dive watch and the first watch is space was a Sturmanskie, also Seiko is the second oldest watch company in the world after VC?
Fantastic video brother 👏 CW is near and dear to me. We’ve had the pleasure of speaking to Mike France on the podcast and he’s such a humble CEO. Unlike Panerai, CW actually listens to their customers and truly focuses on innovation and value for $!
Keep up the amazing work my man 👍🏼
💯
I have to respectfully disagree...
The logo argument has been rumbling for years and France, doing what France does best, completely ignored it.
As for innovation, I think the range over the past few years has consisted of more and more blatant copies than at any time in their history. Prices have gone up dramatically, QC and CS has deteriorated ( especially since Wera left), so they're a brand that I've grown away from.
Maybe the colab with Fears will interest me or the rumoured minute repeater.
Fair play to you regarding your relationship 👍
@@chrisjones6439 I recently reviewed their Bronze Aquitaine and was super impressed by it! I can’t wait to see the rumored collab with Fears 👏
@@SoCalWatchReviews no doubt it's good for the price, still looks like a FF rip off 😂
Another great video. Having a variety of watches from different price segments on the channel is a good move 👍
Thanks so much.
@@YoureTerrific just to echo their point, please keep doing videos across the price spectrum. As they grow in subscribers, many youtubers move up market with their reviews and end up focusing solely on watches in the > $3000 price range or various micro brands that they get paid to review. Which is fine, but misses out on a lot of cool watches. With this true compressor case, this is an example of a cool watch that some other guys wouldn’t ever do, which is a shame.
I'm so glad you did the review! And since we are heading into summer, perfect timing ( aren't we all rationalizing a new dive watch for the season?) ...That aqua blue turns out to be about as beautiful as I could hope for. Love all the other dial details.
Man, I could rationalize a diver in the winter too. I'm just that good.
@@YoureTerrific Do divers even have a season? Isn't that the point of a wet suit--diving in a wide range of temperatures? That is, if we ever took these watches in the water, which we don't.
@@YoureTerrific hi, for fun summer and colorful watch is it better than Doxa SUB 200 aquamarine? From subjective point of view of course.
You are killing it. Hands down best watch reviewer in the game.
Who did what now?
I really like C. Ward. Good designs, cool cases and you get a ton of watch for the money. I really like my C60. A little on the thick side for me for a daily driver, but great weekend watch in my opinion, especially in the summer. Their Moonglow is one of the coolest moon phase watches out there regardless of price point.
Great video. Love that you have such a wide variety of brands and styles on review
I actually own one of these. No regrets! Excellent watch.
Great choice.
One of my favorite brands.
This is a great watch for us in the NW as reminder that there is blue sky on the other side of the clouds. I wish the blue strap was still available.
I have looked at this watch in the past and because of this video, looked again...and they have updated the dial with the new CW logo, replacing the name "Christopher Ward" as shown in the version in this video. Improves it just that little bit more, IMHO.
I haven’t been moved by much of their work in the past, but this is DOPE.
I love super compresser, I got a vintage one from early 1970s Swiss movements, but like an unknown brand.
You don’t disappoint dude, highlights.. Don’t Email Me, Enthusiasm. You’re killing it, great review as usual. I have a C65 GMT which is a delight.. wearing it everyday together with my 104
I like your style.
Love the channel, you are definitely my favourite watch reviewer by far. Just bought myself a twelve, so of course im now watching all of your old CW vidpes.
Fun piece for sure. Enjoyed the vid again !
Thanks, my dude
1) You ARE a Doctor funny guy, and as a Super Compressor 150 mWR is a bit silly today, I wear a dive computer AND a dive watch so knickers to you buuuut, it is cute. So cute I might buy one in fact.
Farer makes a gorgeous Super Compressor, I'm planning on getting one as soon as I have the savings.
Your videos are just the best.
You must have me confused with someone else.
Can you do a review of a Farer piece, if only to tick off the other cracking UK microbrand
I found my tribe....Team Display Caseback all the way..especially for dive watches!!!
🤜🤛
I really like this watch. I don't own s Christopher Ward and they weren't on my radar... but I love the orange and aqua blue colors together. I may consider picking up one of these. Great work, CW... and great video! 👍
Best review of this beauty I’ve seen.
Succinct and stylish.
Happily subscribed.
What watch are you wearing in this video?
Early 90s TAG Heuer 974.006
Mine just arrived. It's so beautiful.
Best value microbrand in my opinion. And that's a HUGE compliment. The level of design, creativity, craftsmanship, willingness to experiment and overall quality control is tremendous for the price.
Then you have their luxury pieces which are frankly mind blowing and represent I think even better value. So with the C60 Apex LE they partnered with Armin Strom to do a skeletonised version of their INHOUSE SH21 movement and they even BLUED the BRIDGES! For only $4300 USD... Lunacy. They only made 100 of them but I'd take one of them over a $30k Omega Sea Master. I really would.
These reviews are always super-impresser haha. But may I suggest also noting the movement deviation specs? Like weight, this is a factor that I am always interested to hear, and, not knowing this specific selita movement, it would be a valued addition to the review :)
Good feedback. I'll see what I can do with future reviews.
@@YoureTerrific The only additional comment I could contribute would be actual sizes. So many times you hear "40mm" and it is like 39.7mm. This would be good to know. Your videos are great! I literally stop what I am doing to watch when I get the notification, LOL.
Admired the brand from afar for many years and only recently got to handle their watches. I came away very impressed, especially by this model. You get a lot for your money. However, I’m bummed they dropped most of their dress watches and models with in house movements. They’re now basically a dive watch company. I get it. You go with what sells.
This aged poorly.
Nice watch and a great review. For the price they charge, CW make a great product. Great to hear that CE actually listens to their customers as well is much appreciated. Ahem, cough, cough, Rolex, cough, cough….
Yeah, it's refreshing.
Great video on a great watch! Really like my CW Elite 1000, but wish it was closer to this color.
I can't find this watch with the strap combination on C. Ward's website. I wish I could just by the strap and add on, but I can't. Love this review and the watch, but will see if this combination comes back before I buy it.
Lovely watch! The Christopher Ward is pretty nice too. 😂 Keep rocking the Tag!
OMG I was just looking at this watch and thinking I need to learn more. Can't watch the video now at work but I can't wait to see what you think!
I hope you get something out of it.
Love what the Brits are doing. CW, Fears and Farer, and maybe throw in Anordain in there, too.
Interesting to hear them talk about what I am assuming is the bel canto in hinting words
Exactly
Just when you think you don't need another watch, CW comes out with this stunner. Ok, is anybody wearing one of these for diving? Swimming? Really, how much can i trust it underwater (see the comment below about how supercompressor cases work)? I am a sailor, swimmer and fisherman, and buy modern dive watches because they are genuinely waterproof
That watch is ridiculously good!!
I absolutely love this piece except for one thing - the pin and sleeves used for the links. Change it over to screws and I might throw down for this.
To all the owners of this watch, is the bezel crown easy to operate when the watch is on wrist?
Yes
Wow thats a beauty
Really interested with this watch! If only they made it in smaller size.
New game. Take a shot every time he says super compresser. Nice knowing you.
Super ingestor
Nice. Great colors but I prefer the light-catches cases. They just substituted the twin flags logo onto these, I heard.
it's nice to see CW dance rings around the top watch companies. They seem to care that buyers want reasonable case sizes, usable features, good lume, and fun/modern style. Compare this to Omega releasing ANOTHER limited moonwatch and letting the world fight over the 1000 they make.
Nice video. And about this green/blue strap, where did you buy them?
That strap looks thicker than a bowl of oatmeal. CW makes some fun and cool looking stuff.
😉👉
I love the strap you use on this Compressor. Could you please let me know where you ordered it ? Many thanks.
Bro Ima stop watching yo videos! Now I gotta buy this shit!! Nice work tho! Best watch channel hands down!
A day Evan uploads is a good day.
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Now available with the twin flag logo only on the dial.
Hi. Do BOTH crowns screw down? Or just one?
Great review...have you seen the latest version, they've removed the Christopher Ward brand from 12 and replaced it with the Aquitaine-style twin flag logo....there goes the final "criticism"....!
Good review, Mr. Super Impressor.
Got this watch, and honestly I love everything about it. But I have to get rid of mine for it being to big
Did this blue strap come as standard…
Like your vids a lot, keep up!
Thank you for the Eli Cash reference XD
All I wanted is for someone to recognize my reference. I am complete.
Do CW supply these blue straps anymore? They’re awesome w this watch!
Is this the ocean blue or deep blue dial? The website says there are 2 options? (In the description only though)
Haha loved the Royal Tenenbaums reference
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cw doing good stuff, and yes they really listen to their customers. i hold on on my titanium trident from way back they had their onion hands
Ah, I remember those hands.
Hang on, guys! Why are we not all wildly speculating about this secret weapon CW will be releasing in November? A "big thing", "something that is not there at the moment, anywhere". Hmmm....
"Don't email me!" - Hilarious
Don't
@@YoureTerrific Seriously, your scripting of these videos is awesome, and frequently just too too funny!
This is one of those watches I feel like I should like, but can’t get there….yet. Funny how tastes change particularly in the Watch world. Don’t like something? Meh, give it a couple months. I do dig the color scheme. 👍🏼
What strap is that?
Nice tenenbaum reference
Old Custer
I always look forward to your videos and the watches you talk about. What’s is on your wrist in that first shot? Is that a Tudor?
Early 90s TAG Heuer 974.006
@@YoureTerrific oh nice one. It's a beauty
I've now gotten to the point when I tell my wife "you're terrific" has put up a new video.
She did say, I like his voice.... Whatever that's supposed to mean.
Your wife sounds like a smart lady. Is she single?
Thanks for introducing me to this one. But what’s that two tone you’re wearing in this?
Great video man, Christopher ward look the part. Something different from tudor, rolex omega
Do you think the CW moonphase is worth its price?
Nice vid, Evan. Am I to assume you're on team open caseback on all watches, Rolex too?
That’s right
Was that a royal tenenbaums reference?
Damn right
Very cool watch! Reminds me of a Doxa just a bit. Great video!
nice
I like it alot. Only problem. My inner voice is saying i can get something i would love for that price.. Argument ensues....
I know that struggle.
Great video, can you tell me what watch you are wearing. I am a big two tone fan 😊
Check the description
So I’m sold on the design, would you recommend this all over a Hydro conquest? I’ve just never even seen or held a Christopher Ward but I am very intrigued
PS I have not a serious driver but I do live in Florida so I need to watch that I can take in the ocean without worry
Is your desk a green screen or are you buying a bunch of pastel colored tops, or how does that work? Do you paint the desk? You're like the Prince of Pantones. Its astonishing, it really is and its only Friday.
Contact paper rolled out on scrap wood. 🤫
To get this clear. If a manufacturer offers a watch for being able to take 30bar, no costumer fools himself if he expect this watch to take a least 50 meters easily or for example a jump of 10 meters height into water which can cause high pressures easily. The only fool is the one who thinks that a watch being a mechanic one is a good excuse to expect nothing.
I like to wear expensive watches also in my vacations. I understood that a room safe in a Hotel isn’t a safe option. So I needed a watch that could withstand 30 to 40 meters of free diving. At the same time, I don't need a diving watch for my more or less unambitious free diving. I know my abilities and the possibilities that result from them. So it doesn't necessarily have to be a diving watch, just a very capable sports watch. It was just a matter of not being able to leave my watches lying around in the hotel or on the beach blanket. Even $500 would be too much money to let it be stolen knowingly.
„How you people are“ - take a step back and mind your place.
I have not been a fan of CW. However, that is a charming little watch. Thanks for the review.
If you like this watch, you should give their catalog a look.
What are people’s experience who order the watches to the USA? I’ve heard that you have to pay a several hundred dollar import fee before lost shippers or customs will release the watch. This is the main thing keeping me away from the brand. (Plus concerns about resolving any damage during shipping or warranty issues)
I had none of those issues with CW. Their order and delivery process is smooth. It takes about a week for them to prepare the watch for shipping, but once it ships, it's delivered to a US address within 3 days.
What Tag are you wearing?
Check the description
The only ‘’issue’ that i have with this watch (and lately with c ward, in general) is that they stopped offering 38mm or smaller watches. I would love for this to be in 38 and a 45 l2l, but these days they don’t seem to be hitting that side of the market.
What watch u are wearing ?? The golden brecelet looks like and also alot like Rolex day date president one
Early 90s TAG Heuer Professional 974.006
@@YoureTerrific i guess the dail will also be intresting 😃
What watch is on your wrist?
Early 90s TAG Heuer 974.006
Wish they will release v2 with a new logo
They are. Check the website.
@@YoureTerrific I need to start saving money for another watch then🙈I think I prefer all navy version though,so no need to rush
CW
Watches ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Brand ⭐️
Dude, your jokes are the bomb.
Wish it was smaller
great vid as always,
Love the watch, looks great, quality seems a given etc. etc.
But I couldn't buy one.
The name. Not the 'snobbery brand bias'. Just the name. IMHO it's just a bit rubbish, and taking up so much dial space. And did I say it? The name...
it sounds like a fashion brand. Sorry to all the CW lovers and CW forum contributors.
Just my opinion.
But it's a beautiful watch.
How prescient… just bought this beauty
Nicely done.
love some of their latest models ... they should not have stopped making the 38mm size in their range...
Beautiful colours but people nitpicking over something like a slight off centring of letters means people have no lives anymore.
Not a bad looking watch. What is the other watch you're wearing in the video?
Early 90s TAG Heuer 974.006
I have tried very hard to get into this brand (CW) but feel that it's like putting lipstick on a pig. I can see any amount of similar looking sub £50 watches in the display carousel at my local supermarket. Please tell me what is special about them.