Great review. But I think the bracelet, with allmost no flex, it’s confort and the ratcheting adjustment is also a winner. It goes beyond what you usually get at this price point.
It's a really nice looking diver, and capable too with 600m of water resistance. Selitta and ETA are typical for watches of this price point, and for more costly watches too. Sinn and Tudor use these movements, they just tweak them. It's a lot of watch for the money, they've just got to address their logo issue imo.
I was eyeing Longines Hydroquest and Tag Aquaracer for a month now and just found out about this watch. Now I'm trying to figure out what color CW C60 i'm trying to get.
Nice review of a beautiful watch that looks like an amazing value. I would have bought the new version by now but I'm having trouble getting past the logo / brand name and where they positioned it. I'll probably just save for a Monta Oceanking instead - another great value albeit at twice the price of the Trident.
Haven't watched one of your reviews in a while and I like the new format & approach, but the image of Zack is suuuuuper soft, you guys might want to switch up the lens you're using.
This has many similarities to the Mido Ocean Star 80 but I would say has a better bracelet and dial. The case has similar polished areas, bezel clicks loud, big engraved back. Yes it’s not a cool microbrand, but comes on at less than $600 on the grey market. Worth taking a look at.
I love everything about this watch except the plain Christopher Ward name at 9:00. That kills it for me. If not for that I'd be ordering one right now. The search continues...
holy cow this was a great review. I am so torn between this and an Oris Aquis. I have always loved what Oris has put out yet this CW is so comparable & nearly 500 less in the same category. Anyone chime in on what to do? Looking at the Oris Aquis Green on Bracelet which at my AD is about $1400. but I can get a CW for about $500 less. Will CW be a brand to recognize in 50 yeas? Can I keep it as long as the Oris? Is the Oris now overpriced? Or should I look into a used CW or Oris?
Kelsey Winter-Troutwine Actually right now they are offering a $125 discount taking the price below $800, I just got one with the burgundy bezel and absolutely love it, worth every penny
I think that if you have always liked the Oris get the Oris, Oris has history and is a respected brand that will still be around for many years, Christopher ward is new and still trying to find it's identity, the aquis is a brilliant watch but is very thick the cward tapers down, keep that on mind, try both on if possible, I'd try on the aquis at an AD then if it doesn't feel right get the cward
I've owned two Aquises and two C60 Tridents. The Oris is a very nice watch but value for your money has to be in favor of the Christoper Ward. The upgrades in the third-generation Trident make the watch even more appealing, at about 60% of the street price of an Aquis. Will Christopher Ward be around fifty years from now? Who knows? The same question could be asked of Oris -- no one knows. Oris certainly has more heritage, if that means anything to you. With the discount counts that Christopher Ward publishes several times a year, a new Trident would even less expensive and you would be wise to use it for a purchase. The green Aquis is indeed an attractive watch and I've seriously considered getting one several times in the past. The only thing holding me back is the sobering realization that I just don't wear a green watch all that often -- maybe once or twice a month at best. A blue or black dial variant would be more versatile. Finally, those proprietary lugs on the Aquis make strap changing almost impossible (particularly with that infuriating tri-wing screw bar head in the latest generation of Aquis), so the standard lug arrangement of the C60 Trident allows quick and easy changing of straps as your mood allows. That is a very big positive in my opinion of the two watches. The black Aquis that I own right now stays on its bracelet year-round and I do regret that as I like to switch between metal and leather and nylon and canvas as the seasons change.
CW has probably the best return policy ever. They'll refund the cost AND shipping as long as you return it in brand new condition (I think it was within 30 days?). It can't hurt to buy it, try it on your wrist, and see how you like it initially.
Nice review, but I don't understand why people complain so much about pin and collar bracelets. Once you know what you're doing and have the right tools (available from Amazon for less than a tenner), it's pretty quick and easy to do and you'll probably only ever have to do it once especially with the ratchet clasp. Screws links would add to the production cost and put the price up.
Literally, the only downside I can see from this amazing watch is a somewhat low power reserve and the fact that there's no displayed caseback. Otherwise, I can't believe how affordable this one is.
For my first watch I’m going to get this one but I can’t decide between the 40 and the 42mm ones. My wrist size is 6.8 inches but I’m still growing since I’m 14. Any help? Thanks in advance!
I’ve got 7in wrist and 40mm suits me fine (I’m also quite big (6ft and 107kg) and it doesn’t look too small on me, so I would recommend it for you as it will look great now on your 6.8in wrist but won’t look too small if you grow a lot more)
CW makes great quality watches at affordable prices. Too bad they didn't put their in-house movement in their best selling watch, the C60. Also, no screws for the links? Lame. P.S. Christopher Ward > Bremont
This watch is nearly perfect but for that horrendous logo and its positioning. I wonder if this brand will ever wake up to the fact that ppl overwhelmingly despise it.
This, to me, is a magnificent representation of the species. Beautiful, with great specs for a piece in this price range. I would be on this like a donkey eating a waffle, except for one thing. The name on the dial ruins the entire look of the watch. A simple logo at high noon without the name would drill this baby into the cheap seats. Shame, really.
customer service is disgraceful I was charged 30% because apparently I had worn a watch that still had its plastic protectors still on steer clear of this company
Generation 1 - $300 Generation 2 - $600 - $800 Generation 3 - $1200 - $1800 All generations have the same crappy movements. As the generations progressed the logo has gotten worse. First it was a big C with a small w inside at the 12'oclock position. Then it was Chr.Ward at the 12'oclock position. Now it's Christopher Ward all spelled out at the 9'oclock position. Terrible off balance design. This company has failed 3 times to create a brand image that resonates with it's consumers. This company's business model is 100% dependent on people visiting their website and buying straight from them. They have ZERO retail presence. This company will die. Nobody knows about it, nobody cares about it, and nobody likes the Daniel Wellington direction they took their designs to in the 3rd generation. We don't want or need another crappy fashion brand. We want quality, with simplistic straight forward balanced design from a company who LISTENS to its consumers. Christopher Ward has failed. They will eventually fade into the sunset like so many before them. RIP. If you want a real watch save up for an Omega, Sinn, Rolex, Oris, or something like that. If you just want Swiss made with decent movement buy a Hamilton. At least their designs are balanced and not 15 letters long in the 9'oclock position.
Also they've been around for 17 years so far, so doubt they'll die, whilst some people hate the logo, some of us don't care, and the watches are good quality for the price....
With all respect, I dont think it's fair to say "these watches keep terrible time" because you have one that is -8spd. Most reviews and people I know with CWs have good time keeping and -8 is not good but not "terrible" either. A watch can be regulated cheaply, quickly and easily by any half decent watch repairer/servicer. Also maybe try it in different positions at night- my speedy pro gains 3 secs but loses 3 if I leave it face down so it evens out for me. 👍
@@switzknightIt's not great but within specifications. You can always have it regulated. My mk3 pro 600 started at +8 and slowly settled at around +4-5s/day.
chris ward is not great value for money. Own the gmt and sold it within a month. The bezel was horrible and its just not worth the money. bracelet is not quality
Is CW the only brand that has to ALWAYS compare to other brands?!? " As good as Oris, Omega, Longines....." All the latest reviews have resulted in in a free watch to the reviewer... If you look closely on social media, the QC has been absolutely awful. Walk before you can run, realise you're not as good as you think....
Currently own two CW C60 watches. a 42mm with red bezel and a 38mm "vintage" inspired watch. Both are really excellent watches. Aside from the movements, they look and feel just as good as my Omega Seamaster 300m and my Longines Hydroquest. The CW's really are excellent watches, especially for the price, no doubt about it.
Have you ever seen a CW recently in the metal? The Gen 2's and these Gen 3's have flawless finishing - definitely on par with Omega quality... and I'm no stranger to watches. For under $1000 CW certainly has the best finishing, quality of materials, and tolerances. You'd struggle to find flaws in the Gen 2's. Do I like the design? No, but I definitely have respect for the quality of these time pieces. Nothing even comes close under $1000 (please prove me wrong, I'd love to find a company that rivals CW in quality).
Literally watched this video about 100 times since I decided this is the watch I'm going to get.
Any thoughts after getting it ?
@@Priyanandan. have got it recently and it is a such a great daily diver.
Great review. But I think the bracelet, with allmost no flex, it’s confort and the ratcheting adjustment is also a winner. It goes beyond what you usually get at this price point.
Also, bracelet got the quick release feature.
I bought the 40mm Trident GMT a few days ago. It's a beautiful watch and when I think about it's 600m waterproofness I can't help myself but grin.
It's a really nice looking diver, and capable too with 600m of water resistance. Selitta and ETA are typical for watches of this price point, and for more costly watches too. Sinn and Tudor use these movements, they just tweak them. It's a lot of watch for the money, they've just got to address their logo issue imo.
I was eyeing Longines Hydroquest and Tag Aquaracer for a month now and just found out about this watch. Now I'm trying to figure out what color CW C60 i'm trying to get.
Nice review of a beautiful watch that looks like an amazing value. I would have bought the new version by now but I'm having trouble getting past the logo / brand name and where they positioned it. I'll probably just save for a Monta Oceanking instead - another great value albeit at twice the price of the Trident.
Haven't watched one of your reviews in a while and I like the new format & approach, but the image of Zack is suuuuuper soft, you guys might want to switch up the lens you're using.
Excellent review Zach!
Thanks!
This has many similarities to the Mido Ocean Star 80 but I would say has a better bracelet and dial. The case has similar polished areas, bezel clicks loud, big engraved back. Yes it’s not a cool microbrand, but comes on at less than $600 on the grey market. Worth taking a look at.
If they update the quartz version the same way, I'll be all over it.
Beautiful review and fits you beautifully
I love everything about this watch except the plain Christopher Ward name at 9:00. That kills it for me. If not for that I'd be ordering one right now. The search continues...
I kept waiting for the Mondaine Stop2Go wall clock to stop and go. The video cut away frustratingly close a couple of times.
Ha ha! Me too!
Amazing review. This is my next purchase, perhaps in blue.
holy cow this was a great review. I am so torn between this and an Oris Aquis. I have always loved what Oris has put out yet this CW is so comparable & nearly 500 less in the same category. Anyone chime in on what to do? Looking at the Oris Aquis Green on Bracelet which at my AD is about $1400. but I can get a CW for about $500 less. Will CW be a brand to recognize in 50 yeas? Can I keep it as long as the Oris? Is the Oris now overpriced? Or should I look into a used CW or Oris?
Kelsey Winter-Troutwine Actually right now they are offering a $125 discount taking the price below $800, I just got one with the burgundy bezel and absolutely love it, worth every penny
I think that if you have always liked the Oris get the Oris, Oris has history and is a respected brand that will still be around for many years, Christopher ward is new and still trying to find it's identity, the aquis is a brilliant watch but is very thick the cward tapers down, keep that on mind, try both on if possible, I'd try on the aquis at an AD then if it doesn't feel right get the cward
I've owned two Aquises and two C60 Tridents. The Oris is a very nice watch but value for your money has to be in favor of the Christoper Ward. The upgrades in the third-generation Trident make the watch even more appealing, at about 60% of the street price of an Aquis. Will Christopher Ward be around fifty years from now? Who knows? The same question could be asked of Oris -- no one knows. Oris certainly has more heritage, if that means anything to you. With the discount counts that Christopher Ward publishes several times a year, a new Trident would even less expensive and you would be wise to use it for a purchase.
The green Aquis is indeed an attractive watch and I've seriously considered getting one several times in the past. The only thing holding me back is the sobering realization that I just don't wear a green watch all that often -- maybe once or twice a month at best. A blue or black dial variant would be more versatile. Finally, those proprietary lugs on the Aquis make strap changing almost impossible (particularly with that infuriating tri-wing screw bar head in the latest generation of Aquis), so the standard lug arrangement of the C60 Trident allows quick and easy changing of straps as your mood allows. That is a very big positive in my opinion of the two watches. The black Aquis that I own right now stays on its bracelet year-round and I do regret that as I like to switch between metal and leather and nylon and canvas as the seasons change.
CW has probably the best return policy ever. They'll refund the cost AND shipping as long as you return it in brand new condition (I think it was within 30 days?). It can't hurt to buy it, try it on your wrist, and see how you like it initially.
@@Alexander-dr4mw don’t listen to this guy
I’m all about Blue/Orange colorways and these look great.
My god the size is iust perfect on you. I think im a bit smaller around the wrist 6.3 wrist maybe the 38 mm a bit better?
"Same Cost" as the previous generation? I thought the Gen 2 was around $800, not $900.
Stellar video
Nice review, but I don't understand why people complain so much about pin and collar bracelets. Once you know what you're doing and have the right tools (available from Amazon for less than a tenner), it's pretty quick and easy to do and you'll probably only ever have to do it once especially with the ratchet clasp. Screws links would add to the production cost and put the price up.
I have been drawn to the past models, but the placement of the logo and this new handset just do not appeal to me.
thank u video .i.ll buy soon but ow can i buy it ?
I could have missed it, but miss you mention the quick release bracelet
Literally, the only downside I can see from this amazing watch is a somewhat low power reserve and the fact that there's no displayed caseback. Otherwise, I can't believe how affordable this one is.
Zack!!!! W&W!
Nice !!! Wish I have one of these
For those who ordered this watch from C. Ward, living in the U.S., what duties, if any, did you have to pay?
For my first watch I’m going to get this one but I can’t decide between the 40 and the 42mm ones. My wrist size is 6.8 inches but I’m still growing since I’m 14. Any help? Thanks in advance!
40mm is the way to go
Songtsen Takang 40mm will always be the most versatile size.
38
I’ve got 7in wrist and 40mm suits me fine (I’m also quite big (6ft and 107kg) and it doesn’t look too small on me, so I would recommend it for you as it will look great now on your 6.8in wrist but won’t look too small if you grow a lot more)
CW makes great quality watches at affordable prices. Too bad they didn't put their in-house movement in their best selling watch, the C60. Also, no screws for the links? Lame.
P.S. Christopher Ward > Bremont
What in-house movement? They use Sellitas.
@@pierresangeorg2286 they have sh21 movement
The logo at 9 ruins everything
This watch is nearly perfect but for that horrendous logo and its positioning. I wonder if this brand will ever wake up to the fact that ppl overwhelmingly despise it.
If only the Christopher ward logo was removed or at 12 then I would have bought
A K buy an old version
This, to me, is a magnificent representation of the species. Beautiful, with great specs for a piece in this price range. I would be on this like a donkey eating a waffle, except for one thing. The name on the dial ruins the entire look of the watch.
A simple logo at high noon without the name would drill this baby into the cheap seats.
Shame, really.
Nice video , nice watch. Didn't like the newscaster pose and narration style. Still, good job!
customer service is disgraceful I was charged 30% because apparently I had worn a watch that still had its plastic protectors still on steer clear of this company
Byes Dragon I had great customer service from them
Generation 1 - $300
Generation 2 - $600 - $800
Generation 3 - $1200 - $1800
All generations have the same crappy movements. As the generations progressed the logo has gotten worse. First it was a big C with a small w inside at the 12'oclock position. Then it was Chr.Ward at the 12'oclock position. Now it's Christopher Ward all spelled out at the 9'oclock position. Terrible off balance design. This company has failed 3 times to create a brand image that resonates with it's consumers. This company's business model is 100% dependent on people visiting their website and buying straight from them. They have ZERO retail presence. This company will die. Nobody knows about it, nobody cares about it, and nobody likes the Daniel Wellington direction they took their designs to in the 3rd generation. We don't want or need another crappy fashion brand. We want quality, with simplistic straight forward balanced design from a company who LISTENS to its consumers. Christopher Ward has failed. They will eventually fade into the sunset like so many before them. RIP. If you want a real watch save up for an Omega, Sinn, Rolex, Oris, or something like that. If you just want Swiss made with decent movement buy a Hamilton. At least their designs are balanced and not 15 letters long in the 9'oclock position.
Some people don't agree with that. You might be in the minority.
Also they've been around for 17 years so far, so doubt they'll die, whilst some people hate the logo, some of us don't care, and the watches are good quality for the price....
I work as a printer and they print as many ads in magazines as omega, rolex and tag heur
Wasted a grand on the bronze version a few years back. These watches keep terrible time, -8 seconds per day, that’s not good enough. Good review Zach.
C I have a Trident GMT mark 3 and it is pretty accurate. Too bad for your watch.
With all respect, I dont think it's fair to say "these watches keep terrible time" because you have one that is -8spd. Most reviews and people I know with CWs have good time keeping and -8 is not good but not "terrible" either. A watch can be regulated cheaply, quickly and easily by any half decent watch repairer/servicer. Also maybe try it in different positions at night- my speedy pro gains 3 secs but loses 3 if I leave it face down so it evens out for me. 👍
@@switzknightIt's not great but within specifications. You can always have it regulated. My mk3 pro 600 started at +8 and slowly settled at around +4-5s/day.
CW does sell watches that are COSC certified (within +/- 3 secs) if accuracy is what you're after... You just have to pony up the cash.
I think the new hands look terrible and the bracelet now looks cheap.
the design just gets worse and worse
Ruined by the pointless adds nothing muzak.
chris ward is not great value for money. Own the gmt and sold it within a month. The bezel was horrible and its just not worth the money. bracelet is not quality
Is CW the only brand that has to ALWAYS compare to other brands?!?
" As good as Oris, Omega, Longines....."
All the latest reviews have resulted in in a free watch to the reviewer...
If you look closely on social media, the QC has been absolutely awful.
Walk before you can run, realise you're not as good as you think....
Review units are returned to the brands after the review is completed.
Currently own two CW C60 watches. a 42mm with red bezel and a 38mm "vintage" inspired watch. Both are really excellent watches. Aside from the movements, they look and feel just as good as my Omega Seamaster 300m and my Longines Hydroquest. The CW's really are excellent watches, especially for the price, no doubt about it.
R Melo I agree wholeheartedly, I absolutely love mine
Have you ever seen a CW recently in the metal? The Gen 2's and these Gen 3's have flawless finishing - definitely on par with Omega quality... and I'm no stranger to watches. For under $1000 CW certainly has the best finishing, quality of materials, and tolerances. You'd struggle to find flaws in the Gen 2's. Do I like the design? No, but I definitely have respect for the quality of these time pieces. Nothing even comes close under $1000 (please prove me wrong, I'd love to find a company that rivals CW in quality).
@@wornandwound all the other reviewers have disclosed the fact they don't have to return the watch. #tryhard