How Did They Make This So Cheap?! | Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase

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  • čas přidán 9. 11. 2023
  • How did they make this so cheap? It’s the Christopher Ward C1 Moonphase, and it does a whole lot for not very much.
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  • @mtnvalley9298
    @mtnvalley9298 Před 8 měsíci +380

    Trying to get my 17 year old son into watch collecting (yea right dad..) I showed him this and he flipped out. He's wanting to be an aerospace engineer and has never had a better reaction to a watch that I've shown him, so I got it for his college commitment day. I can't wait to see his face when he decides on his school and then gets a little extra inspiration for the journey!!

    • @tariktaskin8289
      @tariktaskin8289 Před 8 měsíci +18

      Im 17 and my dad isn’t really into watches but I would love something like that great choice!

    • @IanMcBride
      @IanMcBride Před 8 měsíci +12

      What a great dad! I'll always remember receiving my high school graduation watch. My parents aren't watch people but they knew I would be thrilled.

    • @mtnvalley9298
      @mtnvalley9298 Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks much for that Ian. I'm very fortunate that he's a driven young man that makes it pretty easy.@@IanMcBride

    • @Mohjo99
      @Mohjo99 Před 8 měsíci +5

      This is such a cool thing to do. He will remember and cherish that watch forever. Wow

    • @pilotwjf
      @pilotwjf Před 8 měsíci +3

      Nice move.

  • @christopherdyer2046
    @christopherdyer2046 Před 8 měsíci +47

    The moon phase is pure luxury class at a fraction of the price. Absolutely gorgeous

  • @centerpeel5123
    @centerpeel5123 Před 8 měsíci +17

    I think Christopher Ward is my favorite watch brand. Honestly they could charge so much more than they do and yet they don't. They make an honest profit and then churn out the next really well done piece.

  • @shawnj3525
    @shawnj3525 Před 8 měsíci +6

    Definitely on the list.
    Unique and "flashy"in a very, "down-to-Earth" (pardon the pun) understated way.

  • @johnjones1088
    @johnjones1088 Před 8 měsíci +25

    I own 2 Christopher ward watches a chronograph and a divers watch. The quality is excellent. This watch however blows by socks off😀 I’ve just celebrated my 79 th birthday but fancy this for my 80th! So guess I’d better keep going. As should Christopher ward!
    !

  • @RajevShah-ey6fp
    @RajevShah-ey6fp Před 8 měsíci +13

    Looks like CW is the on a roll! Im not a fan of lunar complication but looking at this one makes me reconsider. Love the fact they kept the logo out of the dial just like Bel Canto. Perhaps confident that the watch itself will be the identifier. Please keep surprising :)

  • @tiffer67
    @tiffer67 Před 8 měsíci +47

    Well done to Christopher Ward for winning the Petite Aguille award last night. Fantastic achievement for the company. As for the Moonphase, not my bag I'm afraid but I'm sure it'll be hugely successful. ps the watch is Moseresque.....oops hadn't watched the full clip, I see you mentioned Moser :)

  • @zerohours.
    @zerohours. Před 8 měsíci +5

    I'm such a space dork that I love this even without any time display on the dial, it's so classy

  • @shawnj3525
    @shawnj3525 Před 8 měsíci +2

    By the way, I listen to your channel mostly because of your elegant, artistic, and poetic oratory presentation skills.
    The breadth of your ability is intriguing.

  • @Thisath100
    @Thisath100 Před 6 měsíci +3

    This is a smash hit. I saw it by chance on the back of the New Statesman magazine and became obsessed with the idea of a moonphase watch. It culminated with a purchase from Casio's newish moonphase line, but this CW will remain a grail.

  • @castiguir
    @castiguir Před 8 měsíci +9

    Why doesnt anyone ever show this watch in a different phase of the moon. I want to see a halfmoon floating in adventurine. Love your videos.

  • @dr.corvia9528
    @dr.corvia9528 Před 8 měsíci +3

    I have one and it is fantastic, well worth the price. Literally my only complaint with it is that crown winding feels stiffer than other watches I own, and I can live with that

  • @blave549
    @blave549 Před 7 měsíci +4

    To me, the CW unique offerings have made this my favorite brand in just the last month. I've wanted an FP Journe for over a decade, but I cannot justify the $. These are more in range of affordability, and IMO just as innovative. I have a Bel Canto on order and the C1 Moonphase with date ring is very tempting!

  • @AbdulRWatches
    @AbdulRWatches Před 8 měsíci +4

    I am testing the C1 Moonglow, and I have to say i am liking it a lot.

  • @philipwollenhaupt3295
    @philipwollenhaupt3295 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Its a mosereque* marvel! I ordered this watch and it is a little wonder. Every glance at it astonishes me. The watch feels super high quality and is worth every (of the 250000) penny. No picture does the dial justice. I also bought the initial blue Belcanto that was too light for my wrist feeling. This one has presence, but ain't a rock on my < 7 inch wrist. 👌

  • @JoeWilmoth
    @JoeWilmoth Před 8 měsíci

    This will be my first Christopher Ward, coming from much more expensive brands…I expect this moonphase to be in regular rotation. It’s absolutely stunning 🤩

  • @craigriley9892
    @craigriley9892 Před 8 měsíci +7

    Moonphase is one of my favorite complications. Especially if it's done correctly. Something almost romantic about it.

  • @MERKAMGCLK
    @MERKAMGCLK Před 8 měsíci +1

    LOVE IT. and my purple 12 shipped today!

  • @kfwimmer
    @kfwimmer Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful watch, and as always a great video!

  • @alienbiker5036
    @alienbiker5036 Před 8 měsíci +2

    I like moon phase watches in general and would pull the trigger on this watch but I have the moon glow versions which is the movement except it has a date function

  • @Pantherhandz
    @Pantherhandz Před 8 měsíci +1

    I’m so happy CW is getting some shine finally. I’ve had my Sealander C63 for years and it’s finishing is better than the Tudors at the AD. Only gripe is it is the old logo which isn’t nearly as catchy as the dual flags.
    I’m hoping to see one of these moon phase in person soon!

  • @chrisdavis8399
    @chrisdavis8399 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Thanks for the live action seizure shot..😂 A beautiful piece indeed!

  • @JamesAlexander14
    @JamesAlexander14 Před 8 měsíci

    That dial is absolutely mesmerising. Superbly adorable. I am in love💕💕💕💕💕

  • @richardnedbalek1968
    @richardnedbalek1968 Před 8 měsíci

    Lunatic fringe! I’m star-craving mad about this moon-phase watch. 🤪 So gorgeous and intuitive. Love it.

  • @davidparrishproductions5082
    @davidparrishproductions5082 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Damn. Not the watch… the WRITING. Andrew you are such a talent.

  • @gerrytemple5044
    @gerrytemple5044 Před 8 měsíci +4

    This is a brilliant and stunning masterpiece! Though it's quite the opposite of a one watch collection concept. But completing a nice collection, it's one of the best conversation starters I can imagine! 🧡

  • @moneymikz
    @moneymikz Před 8 měsíci +19

    A perpetual moon phase sounds cool but I bet it’s a pain in the rear to set properly, I’d have range anxiety about running out of power if I was away from it for a few days

    • @ApurtureSci
      @ApurtureSci Před 8 měsíci +2

      My thoughts exactly, especially with the power reserve being a measly 38h as with most CW watches.

    • @tikkathreebarrels
      @tikkathreebarrels Před 8 měsíci +10

      Er, no, happily not. Unless you find setting a day/date to be a PITA. Pull the crown out and turn it and the moon progresses in a smooth linear motion. Check your daily paper, check your weather app, check tinternet and match the moon on the dial with the moon and you're there. It really is that quick. I wore mine for 15 days straight because honestly I'm so smitten by it as a wear it every day watch. Only experience with longer power reserves on other watches fooled me with power reserve but honestly it really is check the current moon state/pick the watch up/pop the crown out/wind the moon round to match the moon state. Gone too far? No problem just keep winding until the second moon comes around. Actually I'd recommend doing this so as to take away any anxieties about it being difficult.

    • @brownbear100
      @brownbear100 Před 8 měsíci

      Same. Like the idea of a moonphase - not necessarily this one. But as it wouldn't be the daily watch for me, it means I'd either invest in a watch winder or find a battery version

    • @wukillah
      @wukillah Před 8 měsíci +4

      Believe me after a while you no longer care about the accuracy of the moonphase. This is purely aesthetics

  • @user-gm4vd2ug9i
    @user-gm4vd2ug9i Před 8 měsíci +6

    Mike France showed me the watch at the WindUp Watch Fair in NYC a couple of weeks ago. Seeing it in a video honestly does not do it justice. The watch is stunning. CW has hit it out of the park.

  • @DJHalfbarr
    @DJHalfbarr Před 8 měsíci +3

    I was happy I had my CW basket down to just a Trident C60 and the Bel Canto, then this came along and now I need more money...thanks Christopher Ward.

    • @mtnvalley9298
      @mtnvalley9298 Před 8 měsíci +1

      I'm tapped after the Trident(love it) and this, and really wanted the Bel Canto too, but no more cash here lol.

  • @Greghoover-ci1mz
    @Greghoover-ci1mz Před 8 měsíci

    Been waiting for this vid

  • @fitforfreelance
    @fitforfreelance Před 8 měsíci

    This looks great. Would match a midnight blue tux beautifully!

  • @grahamdavidson456
    @grahamdavidson456 Před 8 měsíci

    Such a great looking watch!

  • @jayt98000
    @jayt98000 Před 8 měsíci

    Here for the C1 Thumbnail, stayed for the incredible commentary!

  • @MyWatchChannel
    @MyWatchChannel Před 8 měsíci

    I love this thing! won’t have the $$$ until the new year, I hope their available.

  • @Ae073001
    @Ae073001 Před 8 měsíci +20

    Currently my watch budget is busted, but if I could I would get this in an instant. It is unique, executed to a high degree, and to me, is just damn cool. I purchased the 12 a few months back, and I am really impressed with what CW is doing. I never took a 2nd glance at CW a year ago, but now they definitely have my attention.

    • @george88pizza43
      @george88pizza43 Před 8 měsíci +1

      Which the twelve model did you buy my friend?

    • @Ae073001
      @Ae073001 Před 8 měsíci

      @@george88pizza43 the Grey model.

  • @Conhogeire
    @Conhogeire Před 7 měsíci

    Just bought it. Struggled to pick the strap, when with the leather, looks savage. Only have to wait a few months to get it now 😅

  • @tanushreeraynitd
    @tanushreeraynitd Před 8 měsíci

    Awesome watch. Did you check the Titan Stellar ?

  • @Dumbled0resArmy
    @Dumbled0resArmy Před 8 měsíci +3

    It's Moser-esque which is a fantastic idea. I'm very happy they didn't put the logo on the dial, as it really is quite inellegant.

    • @I-Libertine
      @I-Libertine Před 8 měsíci

      (but there is nothing more inelegant than the Hyundai logo. 😂)

  • @teecchnoboy
    @teecchnoboy Před 8 měsíci +2

    they could have added bigger shiny star looking dots around the dial to see what time is it exactly

  • @kevyriverside8082
    @kevyriverside8082 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hi there. Just askin but could you teach us how to set and use a moonphase please? Thank you!

  • @Woofdog
    @Woofdog Před 8 měsíci

    I’m just glad they changed the Lyme to blue instead of green lol. Now it’s a stunning watch!

  • @user-fd8yi6cr5t
    @user-fd8yi6cr5t Před 8 měsíci +2

    Added to the list

  • @whateverrrrrr123
    @whateverrrrrr123 Před 2 měsíci

    I have their DRB1 and I love it

  • @remus2001
    @remus2001 Před 8 měsíci +1

    If it had a minute/hour track at the edge, I would have already ordered one. It’s a personal thing, but I need one to be able to easily read the time.

  • @m7eung
    @m7eung Před 8 měsíci

    the brushing of the case looks different, feel exquisite

  • @valeriotarzia3715
    @valeriotarzia3715 Před 8 měsíci

    What do you think about Venezianico? They done Avventurina watches too

  • @paulhiggins8774
    @paulhiggins8774 Před 8 měsíci

    Stunning watch

  • @douglasladowski6342
    @douglasladowski6342 Před 8 měsíci

    Stunning.

  • @kingnothing2586
    @kingnothing2586 Před 8 měsíci

    In the metal, how does it compare with Selten aventurine?

  • @lordcaff
    @lordcaff Před 8 měsíci

    Stunning

  • @Chiller11
    @Chiller11 Před 8 měsíci

    Unique looking watch with a very attractive price.

  • @troglodytestroglodytes220
    @troglodytestroglodytes220 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Cogs! Well polished cogs, not what I heard first time around.

  • @jesvans
    @jesvans Před 8 měsíci +3

    i have never, and don't plan to, wear a watch. but this channel fascinates me.
    i had no idea there were so many super cool watches.

  • @petewatchcollector
    @petewatchcollector Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hard to tell, but the moon does look like there’s a cross hatch pattern across it. I noticed this on the moon glow version as well. Love, my bel canto, though!

  • @FirestormAA
    @FirestormAA Před 8 měsíci

    Nice piece!

  • @joelhenry2527
    @joelhenry2527 Před měsícem

    Mine arrived today. ❤

  • @kelvinlow1123
    @kelvinlow1123 Před 8 měsíci

    This watch looks amazing in the video. Is this watch a limited edition?

  • @IHWKR
    @IHWKR Před 8 měsíci

    Will you do a video on saturation dive watches that actually have been proven to work at depths up to 1000ft?

  • @CLbites
    @CLbites Před 8 měsíci +6

    I don't own many watches at all, so I've been trying to not buy more than one watch from one brand to make a well rounded collection. However, Christopher Ward is making it very hard to stick to that rule as I'd love a Bel Canto or this Moonphase but I already have a Lucerne Blue C63. I think they might have to be the exception!

  • @Mans1810
    @Mans1810 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I've been lusting over the Lange with the same dial thinking one day a brand will come with this dial at a more affordable price. And here we are. My heart stopped when I saw this watch the first time. I hope one day CW will shrink this dial down. Just like the 12.

  • @PatDsNutz
    @PatDsNutz Před 8 měsíci

    Love it!

  • @thexardas8395
    @thexardas8395 Před 8 měsíci +1

    It does look nice but it has crappy movement and unreadable dial. How to synchronize Moonphase? My OCD is killing me just thinking about it.

  • @MyNameIsGhost
    @MyNameIsGhost Před 8 měsíci

    I reallllllllly want to know how this compares to the Sugess Moonphase master because the aventurine dial sugess offers is reallly nice

  • @MrSnaker46
    @MrSnaker46 Před 8 měsíci

    This is incredible.

  • @RollerSkatinActor
    @RollerSkatinActor Před 7 měsíci

    I do not see the watch for sale on your website

  • @jeid3822
    @jeid3822 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Hello sir kindly do the review of SEIKO SARX 115/117 thanks❤❤❤😊

  • @blurryn
    @blurryn Před 8 měsíci +2

    This watch evokes thoughts of Movado's potential with their minimalist watch design language, I mean it in a good way, well done CW!

    • @iaido01
      @iaido01 Před 8 měsíci

      Yeah only movado sucks😂

    • @blurryn
      @blurryn Před 8 měsíci

      @iaido01 Couldn't disagree with that 🤣😂🤣😂🤣 They got a rich heritage though!

    • @iaido01
      @iaido01 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@blurryn yeah that is true, but in the “beginning” of my watch hobby 20 years ago i saw movado for the first time and when i asked the price and she fucking said 800 euro’s i was like “no way hosé” bye. They look great, but they feel like a 250 dollar watch max.

  • @AtheistOrphan
    @AtheistOrphan Před 8 měsíci

    I can’t help being reminded of a Movado!

  • @Thiccolo
    @Thiccolo Před 8 měsíci +1

    even if it only had indices on the bottom nonmoving portion it would have been a buy for me.

  • @asvpab
    @asvpab Před 7 měsíci

    I'd get the Tewlve if they put this face and moon phase on it, add dial markers and the date

  • @honkyxadonis
    @honkyxadonis Před 6 měsíci +1

    I love that there’s limiting branding and none on the dial. Some Rolex have a paragraph on them

  • @Chyphor
    @Chyphor Před 8 měsíci

    Well polished WHATS!?

  • @superkittybtc
    @superkittybtc Před 8 měsíci

    love it

  • @Deathignator
    @Deathignator Před 8 měsíci

    Reminds me of my Meistersinger Lunascope

  • @timothyfunk1883
    @timothyfunk1883 Před 8 měsíci

    I. Need. This. Watch.

  • @eddyk3
    @eddyk3 Před 6 měsíci

    I love the Omega "Blue side of the moon' Speedmaster BECAUSE of its aventurine dial.
    But thats 14,000 and this is 2000.

  • @James-sh8re
    @James-sh8re Před 8 měsíci

    Beautiful watch. Zara of the watch world perhaps

  • @thechunkydrummer
    @thechunkydrummer Před 8 měsíci

    “Definitely” 😂

  • @DC-uf6ve
    @DC-uf6ve Před 8 měsíci

    Another banger from CW.

  • @tonyng6602
    @tonyng6602 Před 8 měsíci

    I will try to get one on the next Blue Moon, lol

  • @martinkaplan1805
    @martinkaplan1805 Před 8 měsíci

    Wow! Just wow.

  • @oliverwallace3211
    @oliverwallace3211 Před 8 měsíci

    This watch is growing on me but I really like the moonglow. Shame about the power reserve.

  • @guylainedesmarais3248
    @guylainedesmarais3248 Před 8 měsíci

    Just wow!

  • @You.are.boring.me.now2024
    @You.are.boring.me.now2024 Před 6 měsíci

    I'm loving Christopher Ward , I have bought number of their watches for less than the cost of one of their over priced and over hyped alternatives, okay, on paper the specs aren't great but every one I have purchased has been put on my timegrapher and runs at around +2 - +7 secs per days (depending on position) , I okay with that !

  • @tanelrebane
    @tanelrebane Před 8 měsíci

    "Well polished cogs". Nice.

  • @Btossijn
    @Btossijn Před 8 měsíci

    it is starting to look like Meistersinger is Christopher Ward's test ground. Meistersinger Bell Hora vs Belcanto, meistersinger lunascope vs this. Nothing wrong with it, but you can see that they come from the same manufacturer.

  • @carlmullender2941
    @carlmullender2941 Před 8 měsíci

    Brilliant 😁

  • @v0llm1lch
    @v0llm1lch Před 5 měsíci

    37 / 38mm and I could not resist

  • @shawnj3525
    @shawnj3525 Před 8 měsíci

    I liked the"reference"....

  • @BlackWipeout
    @BlackWipeout Před 8 měsíci +3

    Looking good but... i'm not a huge fan of dials without indexes.

  • @FeliussRexx
    @FeliussRexx Před 8 měsíci

    Bangers only.

  • @markgreenhalgh943
    @markgreenhalgh943 Před 8 měsíci

    It's a conversation piece down the pub or club. Nice but can imagine Saying when asked in any dimmed room. "yeah, it's er two..no three twenty something."

  • @StaleCookies
    @StaleCookies Před 8 měsíci

    very nice. if only they opted for breguet style hands

  • @gregstrachan5043
    @gregstrachan5043 Před 8 měsíci

    Yep, I have to have this. I placed the order and now I have to wait 2 full lunar cycles before I can touch it. (Sigh)

  • @grahamsalmons2027
    @grahamsalmons2027 Před 8 měsíci

    Christopher Ward one to watch for the future (pun intended)

  • @astrostl
    @astrostl Před 8 měsíci +1

    Subtle lume markers + lume hands and I'd probably have already ordered one.

  • @timetoerist1313
    @timetoerist1313 Před 2 měsíci

    I wish it had just a few markings for the time :(

  • @nikr1d3r32
    @nikr1d3r32 Před 8 měsíci

    It slaps indeed…😂

  • @BAF605
    @BAF605 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I prefer moon phase to be displayed more subtlety but each to their own. I bought a Vulcain Cricket for less than the price of a Bel Canto too. I own several of their watches but their attempts at cheap high horology don't work for me.

  • @MichaelM49757
    @MichaelM49757 Před 5 měsíci

    Bought it on seeing it in the showroom.