Christopher Ward seems to be a really great balance between affordability and quality. I'm becoming a fan having owned some of their stuff. A little weird they decided to do a real super compressor but whatever.
I love that they got away from the push pull crown like they had on some of the c65’s. Also the logo below 12 is what people were asking for. Nice to see a manufacturer do that. Great looking watch.
Super nice watch. Love the bezel feature. Love the indices. Like the new logo location. I have 2 CW and they are both a really good watch for the money. Super value.
With so much style and a cool backstory, I'm so glad they didn't make it a limited edition like I see with too many microbrands. This one is worth saving up for.
Great vid. Don’t be afraid to go deep on the technical side. Watches are technical marvels and it’s always good to get a technical view, not just a jewelry perspective.
I just bought a C65 Malvern Revival Limited Edition, it is beautiful and I love it! AND best of all it has my name on it at 12 O Clock! How cool is that? If you live anywhere near Maidenhead book an appointment and you can view the whole range. It's a good experience.
I have a few CWs one being the sapphire which is a stunning watch (more so than in pics) really like this watch too and I like the brand name being central again
Lovely timing Rob, I just saw this on the CW website yesterday and found it so interesting! Fantastic piece and thanks for reviewing. The one thing that I would appreciate would be a date complication at 6 o clock to preserve symmetry.
I get it now...thanks for explaining this...the super compressor spring is operating in harmony with the gaskets on the rest of the watch! So that's how they make it waterproof to...whatever. Otherwise the gaskets have to be too tight and like said...in today's tech maybe that's okay and satisfied like on my Sub or B&R but this is how CW chose to do it. Cool.
Maybe some comparison. This Christopher Ward vs. Seiko Monster? This CW has a serious "cool factor". It just looks a lot cooler than Omega, Tudor BB, etc.
Great watch but it looks like this was the first run where the words Super Compressor are not centered. If you look at their site the images have been corrected now but you will see in the Loupe magazine that it has been off from the start and only corrected with newer production runs. Cannot understand how they overlooked it!
Mine arrived yesterday. I bought the brown version and it's gorgeous. Unfortunately it is running fast, albeit within spec. CW want to charge me for regulation, and have told me the warranty is void if I do it myself
Would have preferred it without the minute markers as the face looks busy but what an absolute beauty of a watch. I’m definitely getting one! I wonder if the service cost will be expensive as it’s a super compressor? Excellent vid as usual but you costing me a fortune as I keep buying watches after watching your channel!!
Thought they fixed the super compressor text on the dial but this one is still not aligned right. I will get this watch but want the text alignment first.
Great looking watch! Love CW watches. I have owned a few and all have been outstanding. Great quality for the price! I wanted this watch when I saw it in the CW magazine and now I really want it after this video.... Might have to pull the trigger on it!
Great piece! Love the pops of orange throughout. I was a fan of the signature at the 9 position, but this obviously looks good too. I don’t understand the fixed color dots at 12 through 4 either. But, man, this is a looker!
@Scott Barnett Well.....good stab at it. Air (not oxygen) on an average dive (lots of factors) could easily be 45 minutes worth with enough reserve to resurface safely. But even if that timeline was 20 minutes, or even a 20 minute ascent, you would see that notation on a ROTATING bezel, so that you could set it when the event starts. As it is here, in order to use it, you would have to start your "event" exactly at the top of the hour and use the minute hand to track. Not bagging on you, just curious if this is an intended feature of some sort, or just cosmetic variation. And I'm not a diver either...I've only been once before via a resort course!
@Scott Barnett Excellent...nice to know it’s just for looks! I imagine even in its cosmetic stance, like you said, it’s a nod to the usual 20 min shading. It’s a beautiful piece. This is one of the most attractive dials I’ve seen.
Very nice watch. Probably my second favorite CW after the C60 Sapphire. This one has a really interesting technology inside. CW is doing great things recently. A brand to keep in mind.
This is an odd one, even though the technology is redundant, its pretty cool they have gone to the trouble of actually making it a proper compressor... Looks great as well...
I LOVE the design of this watch and have been reading a lot of reviews about it. I just have one point that was not mentioned in the video. You can clearly see that the "SUPER COMPRESSOR" text on the dial is slightly offcentered towards the left. This topic has already been discussed quite a bit in the short amount of time this watch has been available. If I am not mistaken, Christopher Ward admitted that this was a design flaw and corrected this point : you can have a look on the website and see that the text is now properly centered on the 1st picture of the gallery (not on the other ones though, that were probably taken before this issue was raised). I think I read somewhere that they also accept to replace the watch if you bought it before the correction and thus if the issue is on the dial. Thank you for sharing the video and conforting my opinion on how great this timepiece actually looks.
It's funny when you compare the SPB187 that your friend Bruce just reviewed. The quality really seems to blow the Seiko away, for less money. I realize they're completely different designs (and the Seiko has that nice 70hr power reserve), but I wanted to point that out. I've recently become a real fan of this one recently, and your video cemented that opinion. It just exudes quality, and blue with the orange highlights is definitely my personality. I'm putting this near the top of my list for the next year. It might replace my orange Dan Henry 1970 - which has weak lume, especially on the hands, and the numerals on the bezel are cheap looking, plus that mineral crystal just looks grainy in certain angles of sunlight.
Hi been watching your channel ,can I ask are borealis adraga coming back in stock or for preorder kicking myself if I have missed out . Any help would be great
The fact this is a genuine super compressor, no matter how pointless (like a tourbillon), and the fact one has never had a display caseback make me very happy I just bought this in the sale! In fact I have looked at the Farer Aqua Compressor in the past, to learn that compressor is not just a different type of bezel but a feature it doesn't have even though it costs £100 more than the CW is pretty astonishing.
I like that they put the logo at the 12 o'clock position instead of the 9. Much better placement in my opinion. I got one of their books so far. Lots of articles I have yet to read.
The brand seems to have many great offerings. However, I’ve heard some instances of people in the US getting hit with high tariff/import fees when they order the watch. But looking at a $1k Ward watch vs Seiko, the Seiko doesn’t look nearly as strong of a value.
Surely you would only pay your local version of tax though? If you’re buying from abroad you can remove or claim back the tax in the country you’re buying from (U.K. VAT at 20%) but would be liable for your home country tax if it’s stopped at customs.
@@manuel_winde my understanding is that the United States had a tax on watches imported from different countries over X amount (I think it’s about $800), so UPS or FedEx will collect that tax from you before I get will release the package to you. And I have heard they charge you a fee to process the paperwork too.
Hey im going to respond like the 200 other people and remind u that the text isnt centered on the dial!! I think he knows people!!! Great Video man!! Im glad to finally see a review on it!! Almost got it a few months back, now i am Def. gonna grab this sexy beast and shove it in Santas face because santa was selfish this year!!!
Thank for response. Forgot I could ask uncle google. An internal bezel does not, in of itself, make a watch a true compressor design. It must have the special type seal design which allows case back to compress as dive depth increases.
This, the Sapphire, the Sea edition, and the chrono.............CW just smashing it. Attainable prices too.
Christopher Ward seems to be a really great balance between affordability and quality. I'm becoming a fan having owned some of their stuff. A little weird they decided to do a real super compressor but whatever.
I love that they got away from the push pull crown like they had on some of the c65’s. Also the logo below 12 is what people were asking for. Nice to see a manufacturer do that. Great looking watch.
Great looking watch and good price point. They've sorted out the misaligned "Super Compressor" text. This one could be a collectible :)
I really like the combination of colors on this watch.
It works well
Finally people are starting to review this watch. Thanks for the vid buddy. Happy new year
An under-rated brand. I'm looking forward to getting another CW.
Super nice watch. Love the bezel feature. Love the indices. Like the new logo location.
I have 2 CW and they are both a really good watch for the money. Super value.
I've never been a big CW fan but this thing is a homerun.
I like it, beautiful, perfect size. Thanks for showing us.
With so much style and a cool backstory, I'm so glad they didn't make it a limited edition like I see with too many microbrands. This one is worth saving up for.
Great vid. Don’t be afraid to go deep on the technical side. Watches are technical marvels and it’s always good to get a technical view, not just a jewelry perspective.
This is great. I’m not in the market to purchase this, but they knocked this out of the park.
Really nice looking watch and happy to see the logo moved to 12
This is a cool watch. CW are really killing it.
Love it, and the dial color is crazy awesome. Dibs😂
I own two CW watches, they really are very good. That watch looks the business
I just bought a C65 Malvern Revival Limited Edition, it is beautiful and I love it! AND best of all it has my name on it at 12 O Clock! How cool is that? If you live anywhere near Maidenhead book an appointment and you can view the whole range. It's a good experience.
Love seeing this brand getting attention. Been a fan since I got my C60 Trident pro. Might go with the Dartmouth next!
Good choice, I have the blue Dartmouth. It's gorgeous..
man, those indices look fantastic as you handle the timepiece.
I have a few CWs one being the sapphire which is a stunning watch (more so than in pics) really like this watch too and I like the brand name being central again
Lovely timing Rob, I just saw this on the CW website yesterday and found it so interesting! Fantastic piece and thanks for reviewing. The one thing that I would appreciate would be a date complication at 6 o clock to preserve symmetry.
I get it now...thanks for explaining this...the super compressor spring is operating in harmony with the gaskets on the rest of the watch! So that's how they make it waterproof to...whatever. Otherwise the gaskets have to be too tight and like said...in today's tech maybe that's okay and satisfied like on my Sub or B&R but this is how CW chose to do it. Cool.
Beautiful watch. Love it!
Maybe some comparison. This Christopher Ward vs. Seiko Monster? This CW has a serious "cool factor". It just looks a lot cooler than Omega, Tudor BB, etc.
C60 sapphire is lit too, next purchase 💥
Great watch but it looks like this was the first run where the words Super Compressor are not centered. If you look at their site the images have been corrected now but you will see in the Loupe magazine that it has been off from the start and only corrected with newer production runs. Cannot understand how they overlooked it!
Perhaps it was done purposely. Years down the road, the “error” watches might be a rarity!
@@vanillapaste9671 Ha, yes if it was a Rolex that would be the case!
The Best WARD EVER! Grats!
Agree, one of their coolest releases. Might finally pick up one of theirs.
Mine arrived yesterday. I bought the brown version and it's gorgeous. Unfortunately it is running fast, albeit within spec. CW want to charge me for regulation, and have told me the warranty is void if I do it myself
Would have preferred it without the minute markers as the face looks busy but what an absolute beauty of a watch. I’m definitely getting one!
I wonder if the service cost will be expensive as it’s a super compressor?
Excellent vid as usual but you costing me a fortune as I keep buying watches after watching your channel!!
I'm super impressed with CW, specifically the supercompressor. It's so unique!
All watches with bracelets should have a quick micro adjustment clasp and CW proved that it can be in a Sub $2K watch.
I believe Farer has made an actual super compressor as well.
This is right behind the Moonglow as my favorite Ward. Looks awesome and cool to hear about the tech inside. Great job!
Thought they fixed the super compressor text on the dial but this one is still not aligned right. I will get this watch but want the text alignment first.
One of the nicer CWs I have seen. Thanks for showing it!
What a beautiful piece! CW killing it lately!
Great looking watch! Love CW watches. I have owned a few and all have been outstanding. Great quality for the price! I wanted this watch when I saw it in the CW magazine and now I really want it after this video.... Might have to pull the trigger on it!
Fantastic review. Convinced me to dive in and get it
Top C-Ward piece ! Love that piece !
Hey Rob. Thanks for the review. Could you share your opinion on this watch compared to the Squale 1521?
Just bought a Damasko DS30 but it was a really tough call between the DS30 and the C65
Cool watch, but strange the name Super compressor on the dail is off-centre.
0-20 colour difference is for dive decompression zones.
Great piece! Love the pops of orange throughout. I was a fan of the signature at the 9 position, but this obviously looks good too. I don’t understand the fixed color dots at 12 through 4 either. But, man, this is a looker!
@Scott Barnett Well.....good stab at it. Air (not oxygen) on an average dive (lots of factors) could easily be 45 minutes worth with enough reserve to resurface safely. But even if that timeline was 20 minutes, or even a 20 minute ascent, you would see that notation on a ROTATING bezel, so that you could set it when the event starts. As it is here, in order to use it, you would have to start your "event" exactly at the top of the hour and use the minute hand to track. Not bagging on you, just curious if this is an intended feature of some sort, or just cosmetic variation. And I'm not a diver either...I've only been once before via a resort course!
@Scott Barnett Excellent...nice to know it’s just for looks! I imagine even in its cosmetic stance, like you said, it’s a nod to the usual 20 min shading. It’s a beautiful piece. This is one of the most attractive dials I’ve seen.
@Scott Barnett Sweeeet! Congratulations. This thing is a beaut!
Stunning! Please take my money!
Very nice watch. Probably my second favorite CW after the C60 Sapphire. This one has a really interesting technology inside. CW is doing great things recently. A brand to keep in mind.
Just bought the Richard Le Grand Super Compressor Atlanticus on sale $136 including shipping 🎄
I really like this model.
This is an odd one, even though the technology is redundant, its pretty cool they have gone to the trouble of actually making it a proper compressor... Looks great as well...
is that lighthouse postcard from plymouth Hoe england?? if so i live 5 mins from that
great review Rob! That is my favorite Christopher Ward Watch to date!
isn't that the same watch model that James May has been wearing in the last Grand Tour?
I think he was wearing a Hamilton
Let me know when you're tired of it. Love the watch!
I LOVE the design of this watch and have been reading a lot of reviews about it.
I just have one point that was not mentioned in the video. You can clearly see that the "SUPER COMPRESSOR" text on the dial is slightly offcentered towards the left. This topic has already been discussed quite a bit in the short amount of time this watch has been available. If I am not mistaken, Christopher Ward admitted that this was a design flaw and corrected this point : you can have a look on the website and see that the text is now properly centered on the 1st picture of the gallery (not on the other ones though, that were probably taken before this issue was raised). I think I read somewhere that they also accept to replace the watch if you bought it before the correction and thus if the issue is on the dial.
Thank you for sharing the video and conforting my opinion on how great this timepiece actually looks.
Wow.... I'm really diggin' that.
It's funny when you compare the SPB187 that your friend Bruce just reviewed. The quality really seems to blow the Seiko away, for less money. I realize they're completely different designs (and the Seiko has that nice 70hr power reserve), but I wanted to point that out. I've recently become a real fan of this one recently, and your video cemented that opinion. It just exudes quality, and blue with the orange highlights is definitely my personality. I'm putting this near the top of my list for the next year. It might replace my orange Dan Henry 1970 - which has weak lume, especially on the hands, and the numerals on the bezel are cheap looking, plus that mineral crystal just looks grainy in certain angles of sunlight.
Very cool watch 😊👍
Great video
Hi been watching your channel ,can I ask are borealis adraga coming back in stock or for preorder kicking myself if I have missed out . Any help would be great
Hope to have more in 2021, that’s what Carlos has told me.
Borealis normally doesn't restock anything. I had to really hunt for one on eBay.
I want one pretty bad
That is a sweet looking watch
They keep pumping out gems
The fact this is a genuine super compressor, no matter how pointless (like a tourbillon), and the fact one has never had a display caseback make me very happy I just bought this in the sale!
In fact I have looked at the Farer Aqua Compressor in the past, to learn that compressor is not just a different type of bezel but a feature it doesn't have even though it costs £100 more than the CW is pretty astonishing.
I like that they put the logo at the 12 o'clock position instead of the 9. Much better placement in my opinion. I got one of their books so far. Lots of articles I have yet to read.
Cool one!
The brand seems to have many great offerings. However, I’ve heard some instances of people in the US getting hit with high tariff/import fees when they order the watch. But looking at a $1k Ward watch vs Seiko, the Seiko doesn’t look nearly as strong of a value.
@Skratch Rapture as of brexit, we europeans too have to pay tax off of anything from the uk
Surely you would only pay your local version of tax though? If you’re buying from abroad you can remove or claim back the tax in the country you’re buying from (U.K. VAT at 20%) but would be liable for your home country tax if it’s stopped at customs.
@@manuel_winde my understanding is that the United States had a tax on watches imported from different countries over X amount (I think it’s about $800), so UPS or FedEx will collect that tax from you before I get will release the package to you. And I have heard they charge you a fee to process the paperwork too.
cool watch
He really likes this brand.
That’s a very busy looking dial and bezel, looks good on an iPad but I doubt I would like it on my wrist.
Hey im going to respond like the 200 other people and remind u that the text isnt centered on the dial!! I think he knows people!!!
Great Video man!! Im glad to finally see a review on it!! Almost got it a few months back, now i am Def. gonna grab this sexy beast and shove it in Santas face because santa was selfish this year!!!
Is this Badger from Breaking Bad?
That bracelet doesn't look like it was made for that watch
I like alot of CW designs but the name just makes me think fashion brand.
What makes a watch a ‘compressor’?
the deeper you dive the more water resistant it becomes. special spring caseback basically
Thank for response. Forgot I could ask uncle google. An internal bezel does not, in of itself, make a watch a true compressor design. It must have the special type seal design which allows case back to compress as dive depth increases.
Yes, but it’s actually slowing the compression of the gasket. Keeping the integrity of the gasket.
@@RandomRobReviews yep, deeper you dive compression increases. No diving means longer lasting seal
Too many lines on the main dial, busy. I was very close to picking one up otherwise.
it is funny that this super-duper compressor should increase WR but the case is rated at 15 ATM)) lol my old non compressor CW is 30 ATM)
Hi there rob...sent u a dm on instagram thx
squeeky bracelet
It sure is
Honestly, you confused the hell out of me with your attempt at explaining the compressor case.
Imagine how I feel. Sorry. It’s just old tech and not needed.
Very expensive for these standards !!
Not good , Looks like a cheap one
Eye tests are pretty cheap.. I think you are due one..
Cw are well made watches.