I bought my C3 Morgan Chronograph back in January and now only take it off when having a shower. I’ve got a great Omega Geneve 1971 and a couple of others but can’t take this C3 off at all. I’ve ordered a C63 GMT as I’m very impressed with the quality, style and price point of their watches.
Since 2020, I've been pushing and expressing my admiration for. this brand. So much value, attention, modesty and care for the product and for the people. I am glad that CW is now getting more exposure in the medias. I have often said, as an exemple, why buy a Selita Black Bay 36 or 39 when you can get a C63 Sealander for a third of the price. I know, the later is not COSC but my own C63 runs at a steady +1 second a day. I also have a Christopher ward fund and I already own 6 of them. This brand is remarquable and with what we saw from them this past year, I predict it will one day become one of the major ones (desirable but still attainable and affordable).
Wow. If you’re starting out the channel with this kind of quality, it’s got a lot of potential. Great photography and interesting commentary. The Twelve is a killer watch both in specs and looks. CW is putting out an excellent product. I might have to get a Bel Canto eventually, because they’re just so cool. my favorite brand at the moment is probably a tie between Longines and Omega, but I’ve been going down the Seiko rabbit hole recently. Keep up the great videos!
It’s hard to not sound like an infomercial for CW. They are great on so many fronts, and it’s hard to find fault. Truly the best watch value before going full luxury.
Fantastic, polished video. Can't believe you are just starting out! I like the royal blue Twelve. There are lots of great microbrands...and I enjoy the variety.
Great video, excellent photography too. I especially like the different places you located the watches with various lighting environments. Good voiceover, we’ll written. Like you I want to buy several CW watches….I own one so far! 👏🏽👏🏽
I am a big CW fan. Went to the Windup Watch Fair in NYC this past Friday and met Mike France. Terrific guy who took time to chat with me. I have the same Trident as in your video. Saw the bronze version at the show and it’s spectacular in person. Wait til you see what CW is coming out with in the next week or so. A spectacular new watch.
I've been thinking about getting me a CW for years, but I never saw one that really seemed perfect for me, until I saw the 'Twelve'. I pulled the trigger on the silver/white version in 40mm and although it's one of my less expensive watches in the collection, I must say I really love it. It's also the favourite watch of my wife in my entire collection and she loves it so much that I decided to buy the 36mm (glacier blue) version for her. I would have picked the Titanium version for myself if it was available in the normal dial colors.
Excellent video with some brilliant photography. As a Bond fan, i have 2 relevant Omegas, 5 Citizens, 2 G-Shocks a Pagani Moonwatch and a CW 63 Sealander which i absolutely love. A Trident 300 is very much omn my radar at the moment. Good luck with your young channel.
I’ve given up on some more expensive brands and gone back to Christopher Ward who got me into watch collecting, but here I am 6 years later back to CW, I bought the same twelve as you in the light blue, I then bought the green 36mm and tonight I’ve bought the C60 300 Atoll in sea blue/ green, the Bel Canto is nagging at me for my next watch,you’ve started a great channel which sounds extremely professional…good luck with your channel
Excellent video quality and presentation, you earned yourself a new subscriber. Just purchased the same trident you have 40mm on a bracelet, looking forward to it arriving.
Great work! CW was my start in watch collecting and I feel quite lucky that was so. I've tried lots of brands. Oris, Rado, Tudor, Omega and came to realize just how special CW is. The quality and the designs compete with much bigger brands. They're my favorite brand as well!
My favorite watch brand is JLC. I own 4. 2 of them being Reversos. I also own a GS. Stunning in every way. All that having been said. My purple CW 12 should arrive by mid November. I must say I have not been this excited about a watch in a very long time. Great video. Congratulations. Keep up the terrific work.
Excellent review, thanks for this! I’ve had my eye on the glacier twelve 40mm for a while like what you have and shown and this confirms much of my expectations to it. Enjoy them!
Hey, man-great video. I’m right there with you on CW. My 39mm Sealander gmt green fume dial is my favorite watch. It gets more wrist time than my datejust, my TAG, or my Black Bay steel and gold GMT. It gets by far the most wrist time. I also get to enjoy a bronze aquaitaine, and I bought the 36mm Tiffany blue Sealander for my wife. Rolex got me into watches, but I’m a CW guy. You Brits are making some great watches.
Christopher ward is my new favourite too. I own four of them. Two 36mm sea landers(black dial and LE blue dial), one sea lander GMT white dial and a trident pro 300 38mm black dial. Im looking at purchasing the 12 36mm. I think for the money you’d be hard pressed to find a better watch brand
Totally agree, saw the little teaser they released for what looks like either a bronze or a rose gold plated version of the 12 today, I feel like a lot more models are going to come along in the next few months.
My favorite watch brand has been longines. They make amazing quality watches that have a long and rich history and haven't strayed too far from that identity. I think the quality of watch for the price point is hard to beat. I absolutly loe the moonphase chronograph watch, and can't believe you get a watch with that level of complication for that price.
Love the exact C60 trident you have on the rubber strap. I'm very tempted, just deciding if it's a "want" or a "need" haha. Great viedo, love the insights.
Now _this_ is a good watch video. I don't think you'll be at 327 subs for long with quality videos like this lol. I find the commentary very soothing. Much more interesting than just reading the specs sheet.
Here for the long haul. Keep these coming and I'm on my way to CW right now! Very good review and I hope you do well in the future. BTW that bronze looked awesome!
I bought a C63 GMT in dragonfly blue this week, absolutely love it. I think the 12 may be next. I have the Tudor BB pro and this is every bit as good at 1/3 of the price
Great video, good thoughts, opinions and narration. I have the Trident Bronze and love it. Favourite brand 🤔 My collection includes watches from Timex to Rolex and everything in between. The most watches from a brand I own is Seiko but older models such as the Tuna Yellow Fin, Sportura, Flightmaster, SKX etc when there was more value for money.
I’ve been toying with the CW12 for ages, since they were released. There is nothing that I don’t like about the watch, I’ve got the money ready to go… I think I just need to see one in person and try it on and I know I’ll buy it! Lucky enough to have some nice pieces in my collection but I want a more “daily-able” dressy watch and this is perfect! Awesome video, really pleased to of found your profile! Subscribed!
Great video matey. Really enjoyed this as I do my research for my 50th birthday watch this year. Settling on a CW because they just seem to ooze quality and with the Swiss and English connection, ticks all my boxes v
Hi, I went through several watches in the entry level tiers and I really like Tissot and Hamilton with just one pick from Seiko (the Sarb017) which I have bought from Japan in 2019. Recently, I had a crush on several Longines models but at this time I cannot really pull the trigger in a financially responsible manner :) Christopher Ward 12 cought my eye as well and I am between the glacier blue and the Maurice Lacroix Aikon 42 in Blue. I am not able to decide as of now :)
Damn it! You already had a watch I wanted (the Devil Diver). And now I see you have another: the C60 Trident. I liked your collection before… but I’m really impressed now. Congrats!! As far as brands go, my favourite right now (including those ridiculously unattainable ones we all know of) has to be Longines; it’s putting out amazing time pieces, heavily supported by their back catalogue and history, with a quality and design that is unmatched for the price. I recently purchased a Zodiac Olympos Military Field - stunning thing - but I can’t help feeling I should have contained my urges and save up for my grail: the Longines Spirit Zulu Time. That’s how good I think they are…
@@ImpulsiveWatches excellent choice! The Legend Diver has a lot of history behind it, coming from a true Super Compressor from the late 50’s, almost unchanged since then. I really like that watch too.
I love Christopher Ward as well. Greatest micro brand out there if you ask me! But the main problem that I have with the brand is the way they engineer their watches. The crown tube isn't replaceable on CW watches because it is an actual part of the case... If they fix that problem, I'll definitely get a CW.
There are so many watches I love from different brands; however, even though only one of my absolute favourite examples of different watch styles (diver, sport, dress, etc.) are from this brand, I feel as though Omega are my favourite brand as a whole. If I could only choose one brand to kit out a collection, Omega would be it. In the same vein as Omega, I think CW is great. So many options for different styles of watch, just more affordable. Can't wait to see what else comes out from them in the future. Think my Sealander GMT needs a CW buddy!
Hi, I'm lucky enough to purchase a titanium 12 in blue and it's absolutely fantastic. It is supposed to be for smart occasions but I wear it all the time with my large wrist. I didn't have to size it so I had to move over some of the bracelet segments from Christopher side to Ward side. If you have the watch, you'll understand to get the clasp in the middle of my wrist. I would say it's worth the money, I do have a omega, but I never wear it
I do like CW watches, but you Cannot tell me that Sellita movement and a brand name quantify their price point. I’d go as far as to say even that if they had their own in-house movement that worked well I could somewhat justify the price points (aside from the Bel Canto being worth the price point..). Look at Direnzo watches as an example to what i’m getting at. Yes, they use a Sellita, but look at the amount of detail and thought that went into his new Aerolite, and for Only $813 USD fully shipped and delivered to the states. Gorgeous watch by the way as mine just came in off preorder a couple days ago. Great video however, I think this channel will have more great videos in the future, just wanted to add my 2 cents. Cheers to our addictio- I mean hobby 🥂
Another great video. I must admit that Christopher Ward hadn’t been on my radar but they are now. As for my favourite watch brand, well, is it fair to have two? I absolutely love the Swiss Watch Company and own two of their titanium military inspired watches (the Trench and Ark). My other favourite is Sternglas, a small German brand with some incredible Bauhaus inspired designs. I have their Hamburg Chrono watch which looks fantastic and makes me smile every time I look at it on my wrist. Love your videos and the honest reviews you make. Fast becoming my favourite watch channel
Great video, I wish you well on your site. I just wished I’d thought of doing a channel way back in 2014, I think I’d be up against it with the talent that’s out there. CW are really knocking it out the park at the moment. Federico talks watches has also just praised them…..they must be doing something right. I’ve followed them since the start, but have never pulled the trigger, but the value they produce is unreal. Amazing attention to detail added to the great choice of sizes, plus great movements and thinness. After being a Seiko nut for decades, and still am, I do love Sinn and Damasko. German engineering with decent prices. However, right now I do see the appeal of Christopher Ward, their watches do seem to show up even the likes of Rolex as an all round package. Who knows, I might just have to save up for a Trident of some form.
CW are a great brand. I was around pretty much from the start of the company. I do miss that CW himself is no longer at the company though. Being able to email him directly whenever you had a problem, knowing he (or his wife) would sort it for you was great. Them were the days... I have had three CW's, although none of the more recent ones just yet. I had the C4 Peregrine quartz chrono, The C60 Speedhawk valjoux mechanical chrono and the C6 Kingfisher quartz diver (T3 ltd edition). All were great, but only the former remains with me now, as I adore it's unique style and absolute tank like daily beater toughness (4.5 mm sapphire glass anyone 😁!). The price it cost me in one of their (2008) bi-annual saies - £95!!! Again, those were the days, sadly never to be repeated.
I started getting into watches around 5 years ago when I got my first ever bonus. Bought myself a SevenFriday in black & gold since it was sort of a grail watch amongst the people I was around with at that time. But lo and behold, 5 years in my favourite watches have a lower price bracket. I have a huge support for Microbrands and a big fan of titanium as well. My go-to watch will be my Zelos Mako as my casual wear and my Marathon search and rescue as my daily beater/tool watch. CW is definitely something that speaks to my design language and I i’m considering the Lichen 36mm or an Icy Blue PRX at the moment. Really difficult choice to make, but anyways keep up the good work. Definitely love the direction you are heading towards and if I have my own channel one day I’ll definitely want to collab with you some day! Also, the Boldr from your last video to Malaysia was fuego 🔥
I don't have the smaller models, but I will do a PRX vs 12 video at some point. I can tell you now though, if you buy a PRX, you'll probably still find yourself wanting a 12 anyway ^^.
I’ve been wanting a Christopher ward for a long time now since I first seen them in 2015 but could never afford one and nothing has changed there. My choice would be a c63 sea lander and a twelve if I should ever be fortunate to find myself in a healthy financial position to do so
Hey, just wanted to say that I made it to the end of the video, and I'm happy to comment, especially if it boosts your engagement. I think my favourite watch brand is probably Omega. I think they, along with Tudor, strike the best balance between form and function, but Omega has a stronger reputation as a watch for people who get stuff done. They're luxury without resorting to the artificial scarcity sham that Rolex love. I like the Seamaster Diver, I like the Speedmaster, I like the Constellation. Maybe one day I'll own one. I'll freely admit that I'm vain and the fact that they're recognised and respected brands appeal to my lizard brain. But I'm here with everyone else, watching a Christopher Ward watch video, because I can't afford an old-boy-club luxury watch on my NHS wages (not complaining) but I still want a watch I can appreciate while wearing regularly, plus the Citizen I've had for 15 years is knackered. The quality for the price seems unmatched, and frankly that's the main thing I look for in my other hobbies, the fact that they're also lovely to look at is even better. As a general rule, I don't like wearing other people's names on my person. I don't wear Ralph Lauren mostly because it's very expensive and mostly ugly, but partly also because my name isn't Ralph, and nor is it Tommy or Giorgio or I can't think of any other fashion brands. I don't want to be a walking billboard, and having Christopher Ward written on my wrist is very off-putting, so I agree that the new branding is a massive improvement. I'd have gone even further and dropped the "Christopher" altogether and rebranded completely to "Ward Watches" but I can understand why they didn't. I can't wear a watch for work anyway, clinical staff have to be bare below the elbow, and I wouldn't want to wear a nice watch anyway given how frequently I knock into stuff in the back of the ambulance, so it's never going to be a "daily driver" for me. I like the idea of a dive watch because I do dive when I can, and while they're not that useful for actually diving any more, I like the idea of wearing something that represents the sport's past. I think I'll buy the blue Atoll 300 you showed. It's a lovely colour and I've not yet regretted buying brightly coloured statement pieces. Anyway I'll shut up. Great video, really enjoyed it and hope you are having fun making them!
Love this, I have a vintage Seamaster that I'm sure will get it's own video at some point. As for not being able to wear one daily, just means it's more special when you do get to put one on
Hi i own four c60 s Christopher ward for the money is the best out there and I own most of the big brands and yes the more expensive brand's are better quality but not for the difference in the money the only thing is Christopher ward looks like it's making it s causes smaller and I have very big wrists so need 42mm + would love to buy a twelve but to small.thanks John.
Great video .I'm thinking of getting the trident , just like you said in your video..I have a watch fund and I'm watching reviews on the pro 300 . Just don't know whether to buy the black or the white version . I'm just looking for a good reliable watch .
Good vid, I've subd liked. Just not happy that I now feel I really need 2 more watches 😂 good luck with the channel, got a feeling it will go very well 👌
Having reached a total of 18 CW watches at one point, you could say CW is safely my favourite watch brand when affordability and design variety are considered. I'm down to 11 now, but I am eyeing up a 12 Ti. If you focus on CW for your content I'll be back.
certina - try one of those...i think the New GMT is the ultimate rolex killer (lol). my favorite watch brand is tudor actually - my pelagos in titanium, i think the dial is just one of the greatest things ever made. my favorite watch though is my rhodium dial yachtmaster 40....i'm scared to wear it in london but when i do boy oh boy, that slab of platinum hidden under my jacket sure does make you walk on water lmao.
I've had a good look at Farer, I like a colourful watch for summer and they have a fair few in the Aquamatic range, not a fan of the handset on those though. I do quite like their moonphase and their cushion case so maybe in the future.
I just took the delivery of my CW in Ti with a purple dial... which I must admit I've chosen simply because it was the least intrusive option... the dial variation choices for the Ti option are terrible to say the least which is totally beyond me. I love the watch but it could have been so much more with a simple black dial... something that GM Laureato did so well... albeit for a lot more money. I ordered my Christopher Ward in the midst of summer which would make it a great allrounder but honestly... with its gradient dial, I don't think it has a chance during winter office days. And it's a shame. The frame of the watch is great!
I bought a C63 GMT because everyone on CZcams said how great they are. I’m so disappointed. This doesn’t look or feel like the over 1000 I spent. Do believe the hype.
Hey can you please get back to me. Is all the footage of the twelve the glacier blue? I just ordered mine and wondering if it changed colors like in the video or if you had two doff twelves
I know what you mean, but the idea behind the channel is these are watches I've bought to own and keep and not just to review. So I can treat them however I want, gives the channel something a little more unique about it. I've only got one watch I'm actually precious about and it's not been on the channel yet ^^.
Its funny im trying to decide between these exact 2 watches and your video doesnt help at all ! I dont have a diver so I really want to 38 mm black dial trident but I dont wanna feel like I could have got a better quality watch from the same brand for the same price lol. Do you think there is a difference in quality or its just your personal preferance overall ?
Sorry for not replying sooner, have been away from home. I definitely wear the 12 a lot more than the trident, they've got different use cases, but unless you're actually going to be diving, the 12 makes more sense overall in my opinion.
good video .i also like cw as a brand but i am disappointed that i have not had a reply from them when asked when i can i expect delivery of my 12 in titanium. I made my purchase on the 21/7/23 and sent two messages to them. no reply?.
GS is my grail, also the watch that makes me want to learn horology. That twelve is beautiful AF tho. Currently i am wondering whether purchasing homage GS, or imitation as placeholder is one for me. Mind you, i believe GS in my position is attainable albeit expensive purchase, and i had other priority.
I''ve not made a video on it yet, but there are plenty on CZcams, the citizen NB1060 is comparatively very cheap, and I think it''s about as close to a GS dial as you're going to get for well under a thousand if you're looking for a suitable placeholder.
Get on board early - this channel is going places, folks!
I'm still new to collecting ,so I can't answer . Thanks to you, I will give Ward a good look !
I bought my C3 Morgan Chronograph back in January and now only take it off when having a shower. I’ve got a great Omega Geneve 1971 and a couple of others but can’t take this C3 off at all. I’ve ordered a C63 GMT as I’m very impressed with the quality, style and price point of their watches.
Since 2020, I've been pushing and expressing my admiration for. this brand. So much value, attention, modesty and care for the product and for the people. I am glad that CW is now getting more exposure in the medias. I have often said, as an exemple, why buy a Selita Black Bay 36 or 39 when you can get a C63 Sealander for a third of the price. I know, the later is not COSC but my own C63 runs at a steady +1 second a day.
I also have a Christopher ward fund and I already own 6 of them. This brand is remarquable and with what we saw from them this past year, I predict it will one day become one of the major ones (desirable but still attainable and affordable).
I sure hope you're right about them staying affordable. Be a real shame if they end up out of reach for the everyman.
Wow. If you’re starting out the channel with this kind of quality, it’s got a lot of potential. Great photography and interesting commentary. The Twelve is a killer watch both in specs and looks. CW is putting out an excellent product. I might have to get a Bel Canto eventually, because they’re just so cool. my favorite brand at the moment is probably a tie between Longines and Omega, but I’ve been going down the Seiko rabbit hole recently. Keep up the great videos!
Appreciate it thank you.
It’s hard to not sound like an infomercial for CW. They are great on so many fronts, and it’s hard to find fault. Truly the best watch value before going full luxury.
i wish they had a gold version like the tissot prx powermatic...
@@Bruh-lm4zr you mean you wish you had a gold plated version lol.
The quality for a new channel is on par or better then many established channels. You’re gonna do great if you keep it up!
Agreed! I just discovered this channel today and subbed. Great work!
You’re very good this. Happy to subscribe. Excellent watch. I very much want the Bel Canto
Thanks, appreciate it.
I'm with you on Christopher Ward. My favorite is the Sealander in Hunter Green with the Camel Oak Leather strap.
Fantastic, polished video. Can't believe you are just starting out! I like the royal blue Twelve. There are lots of great microbrands...and I enjoy the variety.
Great video, excellent photography too. I especially like the different places you located the watches with various lighting environments. Good voiceover, we’ll written. Like you I want to buy several CW watches….I own one so far! 👏🏽👏🏽
I am a big CW fan. Went to the Windup Watch Fair in NYC this past Friday and met Mike France. Terrific guy who took time to chat with me. I have the same Trident as in your video. Saw the bronze version at the show and it’s spectacular in person. Wait til you see what CW is coming out with in the next week or so. A spectacular new watch.
I just bought the glacier blue twelve. It's coming today 😊 Can't wait to open that box.
great photography...keep it coming!
I've been thinking about getting me a CW for years, but I never saw one that really seemed perfect for me, until I saw the 'Twelve'. I pulled the trigger on the silver/white version in 40mm and although it's one of my less expensive watches in the collection, I must say I really love it. It's also the favourite watch of my wife in my entire collection and she loves it so much that I decided to buy the 36mm (glacier blue) version for her. I would have picked the Titanium version for myself if it was available in the normal dial colors.
Just sub’d. I’ve ordered 36mm version with the silver dial. Your video makes my purchase even more convincing. Thanks a lot!
Glad you found it helpful, enjoy the watch!
Excellent video with some brilliant photography. As a Bond fan, i have 2 relevant Omegas, 5 Citizens, 2 G-Shocks a Pagani Moonwatch and a CW 63 Sealander which i absolutely love. A Trident 300 is very much omn my radar at the moment. Good luck with your young channel.
I’ve given up on some more expensive brands and gone back to Christopher Ward who got me into watch collecting, but here I am 6 years later back to CW, I bought the same twelve as you in the light blue, I then bought the green 36mm and tonight I’ve bought the C60 300 Atoll in sea blue/ green, the Bel Canto is nagging at me for my next watch,you’ve started a great channel which sounds extremely professional…good luck with your channel
I’m going to be in so much debt if I continue watching your content.
Bloody good review!
I love CW!! I have purchased a Bel Canto in purple and looking at several of their watches.
Excellent video quality and presentation, you earned yourself a new subscriber. Just purchased the same trident you have 40mm on a bracelet, looking forward to it arriving.
Great work! CW was my start in watch collecting and I feel quite lucky that was so. I've tried lots of brands. Oris, Rado, Tudor, Omega and came to realize just how special CW is. The quality and the designs compete with much bigger brands. They're my favorite brand as well!
I will say I'm somewhat glad I released this video before they launched the halo though, I am definitely not the target audience for that one ^^
My favorite watch brand is JLC. I own 4. 2 of them being Reversos. I also own a GS. Stunning in every way.
All that having been said. My purple CW 12 should arrive by mid November. I must say I have not been this excited about a watch in a very long time.
Great video. Congratulations. Keep up the terrific work.
Great posting. Great comments. I have being enjoying the CW watches for a long time now. Keep the good work.
Your work is extraordinary. Keep it up!
Excellent review, thanks for this! I’ve had my eye on the glacier twelve 40mm for a while like what you have and shown and this confirms much of my expectations to it. Enjoy them!
Hey, man-great video. I’m right there with you on CW. My 39mm Sealander gmt green fume dial is my favorite watch. It gets more wrist time than my datejust, my TAG, or my Black Bay steel and gold GMT. It gets by far the most wrist time. I also get to enjoy a bronze aquaitaine, and I bought the 36mm Tiffany blue Sealander for my wife. Rolex got me into watches, but I’m a CW guy. You Brits are making some great watches.
Christopher ward is my new favourite too. I own four of them. Two 36mm sea landers(black dial and LE blue dial), one sea lander GMT white dial and a trident pro 300 38mm black dial. Im looking at purchasing the 12 36mm. I think for the money you’d be hard pressed to find a better watch brand
Totally agree, saw the little teaser they released for what looks like either a bronze or a rose gold plated version of the 12 today, I feel like a lot more models are going to come along in the next few months.
Nice watch review, refreshing content here!
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My favorite watch brand has been longines. They make amazing quality watches that have a long and rich history and haven't strayed too far from that identity. I think the quality of watch for the price point is hard to beat. I absolutly loe the moonphase chronograph watch, and can't believe you get a watch with that level of complication for that price.
I bought a c65 dune black dial 38m, but now wish I'd bought the trident 38.
The dune is great. Mine is the sand color in 36mm.
Great video,my favorite Watch is the breitling navimeter b01 because it's the Watch that made passionate about this world and one day I will own it.
I wear a Tutima but have spent a bunch of time looking at the Twelve. Ticks boxes, it does. Gorgeous.
If I ever get to feature a Tutima on my channel you'll know I've made it ^^
Love the exact C60 trident you have on the rubber strap. I'm very tempted, just deciding if it's a "want" or a "need" haha. Great viedo, love the insights.
Now _this_ is a good watch video. I don't think you'll be at 327 subs for long with quality videos like this lol. I find the commentary very soothing. Much more interesting than just reading the specs sheet.
Nice! This channel is a vibe 😎😊 Great content!
Excellent channel! I love Christopher Ward watches - best wishes as you steadily grow. Stick with it, I’ve subscribed!
Here for the long haul. Keep these coming and I'm on my way to CW right now! Very good review and I hope you do well in the future. BTW that bronze looked awesome!
Appreciate it
Ordering the grey dial 12 40 mm for my Christmas prezzy.
I get this! I have 3 CW C60’s. They are the best watches when considering value to quality. Well done. Happy to be subscriber #80.
Great vid mate. Keep going 👍
I bought a C63 GMT in dragonfly blue this week, absolutely love it. I think the 12 may be next. I have the Tudor BB pro and this is every bit as good at 1/3 of the price
Great video, good thoughts, opinions and narration. I have the Trident Bronze and love it. Favourite brand 🤔 My collection includes watches from Timex to Rolex and everything in between. The most watches from a brand I own is Seiko but older models such as the Tuna Yellow Fin, Sportura, Flightmaster, SKX etc when there was more value for money.
I’ve been toying with the CW12 for ages, since they were released. There is nothing that I don’t like about the watch, I’ve got the money ready to go… I think I just need to see one in person and try it on and I know I’ll buy it!
Lucky enough to have some nice pieces in my collection but I want a more “daily-able” dressy watch and this is perfect!
Awesome video, really pleased to of found your profile! Subscribed!
Great video matey. Really enjoyed this as I do my research for my 50th birthday watch this year. Settling on a CW because they just seem to ooze quality and with the Swiss and English connection, ticks all my boxes v
Hi, I went through several watches in the entry level tiers and I really like Tissot and Hamilton with just one pick from Seiko (the Sarb017) which I have bought from Japan in 2019. Recently, I had a crush on several Longines models but at this time I cannot really pull the trigger in a financially responsible manner :) Christopher Ward 12 cought my eye as well and I am between the glacier blue and the Maurice Lacroix Aikon 42 in Blue. I am not able to decide as of now :)
Damn it! You already had a watch I wanted (the Devil Diver). And now I see you have another: the C60 Trident.
I liked your collection before… but I’m really impressed now. Congrats!!
As far as brands go, my favourite right now (including those ridiculously unattainable ones we all know of) has to be Longines; it’s putting out amazing time pieces, heavily supported by their back catalogue and history, with a quality and design that is unmatched for the price. I recently purchased a Zodiac Olympos Military Field - stunning thing - but I can’t help feeling I should have contained my urges and save up for my grail: the Longines Spirit Zulu Time. That’s how good I think they are…
Next review is going to be on a Zodiac as it goes. As for Longines I don't own one, but I do like the legend diver with the internal bezel.
@@ImpulsiveWatches excellent choice! The Legend Diver has a lot of history behind it, coming from a true Super Compressor from the late 50’s, almost unchanged since then. I really like that watch too.
I love Christopher Ward as well. Greatest micro brand out there if you ask me! But the main problem that I have with the brand is the way they engineer their watches. The crown tube isn't replaceable on CW watches because it is an actual part of the case... If they fix that problem, I'll definitely get a CW.
There are so many watches I love from different brands; however, even though only one of my absolute favourite examples of different watch styles (diver, sport, dress, etc.) are from this brand, I feel as though Omega are my favourite brand as a whole. If I could only choose one brand to kit out a collection, Omega would be it.
In the same vein as Omega, I think CW is great. So many options for different styles of watch, just more affordable.
Can't wait to see what else comes out from them in the future. Think my Sealander GMT needs a CW buddy!
Hi, I'm lucky enough to purchase a titanium 12 in blue and it's absolutely fantastic. It is supposed to be for smart occasions but I wear it all the time with my large wrist. I didn't have to size it so I had to move over some of the bracelet segments from Christopher side to Ward side. If you have the watch, you'll understand to get the clasp in the middle of my wrist. I would say it's worth the money, I do have a omega, but I never wear it
CW got me into watches. I didn’t realise you could get such well designed and built watches at this price point, they’re great.
Planning to get a white dial atoll in the new year.
Also hoping they will have a sale on it in January.
But even if not that’s okay!
Getting a CW for my 50th.,., I've got a Seiko prospex blue birch version of the spb143👍
I do like CW watches, but you Cannot tell me that Sellita movement and a brand name quantify their price point. I’d go as far as to say even that if they had their own in-house movement that worked well I could somewhat justify the price points (aside from the Bel Canto being worth the price point..).
Look at Direnzo watches as an example to what i’m getting at. Yes, they use a Sellita, but look at the amount of detail and thought that went into his new Aerolite, and for Only $813 USD fully shipped and delivered to the states. Gorgeous watch by the way as mine just came in off preorder a couple days ago.
Great video however, I think this channel will have more great videos in the future, just wanted to add my 2 cents. Cheers to our addictio- I mean hobby 🥂
The Trident has perfect proportions for a diver. Once you have one of these you really can ignore every other diver watch.
Another great video. I must admit that Christopher Ward hadn’t been on my radar but they are now. As for my favourite watch brand, well, is it fair to have two? I absolutely love the Swiss Watch Company and own two of their titanium military inspired watches (the Trench and Ark). My other favourite is Sternglas, a small German brand with some incredible Bauhaus inspired designs. I have their Hamburg Chrono watch which looks fantastic and makes me smile every time I look at it on my wrist.
Love your videos and the honest reviews you make. Fast becoming my favourite watch channel
Loved the video mate. CW is defo the most exciting watch brand atm. Might be purchasing a Twelve for Xmas if all goes to plan!
Great video, I wish you well on your site. I just wished I’d thought of doing a channel way back in 2014, I think I’d be up against it with the talent that’s out there. CW are really knocking it out the park at the moment. Federico talks watches has also just praised them…..they must be doing something right. I’ve followed them since the start, but have never pulled the trigger, but the value they produce is unreal. Amazing attention to detail added to the great choice of sizes, plus great movements and thinness. After being a Seiko nut for decades, and still am, I do love Sinn and Damasko. German engineering with decent prices. However, right now I do see the appeal of Christopher Ward, their watches do seem to show up even the likes of Rolex as an all round package. Who knows, I might just have to save up for a Trident of some form.
CW are a great brand. I was around pretty much from the start of the company. I do miss that CW himself is no longer at the company though. Being able to email him directly whenever you had a problem, knowing he (or his wife) would sort it for you was great. Them were the days... I have had three CW's, although none of the more recent ones just yet. I had the C4 Peregrine quartz chrono, The C60 Speedhawk valjoux mechanical chrono and the C6 Kingfisher quartz diver (T3 ltd edition). All were great, but only the former remains with me now, as I adore it's unique style and absolute tank like daily beater toughness (4.5 mm sapphire glass anyone 😁!). The price it cost me in one of their (2008) bi-annual saies - £95!!! Again, those were the days, sadly never to be repeated.
I can't compete with this level of fandom ^^
I started getting into watches around 5 years ago when I got my first ever bonus. Bought myself a SevenFriday in black & gold since it was sort of a grail watch amongst the people I was around with at that time.
But lo and behold, 5 years in my favourite watches have a lower price bracket. I have a huge support for Microbrands and a big fan of titanium as well. My go-to watch will be my Zelos Mako as my casual wear and my Marathon search and rescue as my daily beater/tool watch. CW is definitely something that speaks to my design language and I i’m considering the Lichen 36mm or an Icy Blue PRX at the moment.
Really difficult choice to make, but anyways keep up the good work. Definitely love the direction you are heading towards and if I have my own channel one day I’ll definitely want to collab with you some day! Also, the Boldr from your last video to Malaysia was fuego 🔥
I don't have the smaller models, but I will do a PRX vs 12 video at some point. I can tell you now though, if you buy a PRX, you'll probably still find yourself wanting a 12 anyway ^^.
Nice. Fave right now is Formex, as I can't get the radiant bronze off my wrist. But I tried on the 12 in titanium and may well buy that soon...
I’ve been wanting a Christopher ward for a long time now since I first seen them in 2015 but could never afford one and nothing has changed there. My choice would be a c63 sea lander and a twelve if I should ever be fortunate to find myself in a healthy financial position to do so
Totally agree. Awesome watches. Hard to choose. I would like about 5 easy maybe 6 of them. Grrrr I'll start with 1 lol.
Hey, just wanted to say that I made it to the end of the video, and I'm happy to comment, especially if it boosts your engagement.
I think my favourite watch brand is probably Omega. I think they, along with Tudor, strike the best balance between form and function, but Omega has a stronger reputation as a watch for people who get stuff done. They're luxury without resorting to the artificial scarcity sham that Rolex love. I like the Seamaster Diver, I like the Speedmaster, I like the Constellation. Maybe one day I'll own one. I'll freely admit that I'm vain and the fact that they're recognised and respected brands appeal to my lizard brain.
But I'm here with everyone else, watching a Christopher Ward watch video, because I can't afford an old-boy-club luxury watch on my NHS wages (not complaining) but I still want a watch I can appreciate while wearing regularly, plus the Citizen I've had for 15 years is knackered. The quality for the price seems unmatched, and frankly that's the main thing I look for in my other hobbies, the fact that they're also lovely to look at is even better.
As a general rule, I don't like wearing other people's names on my person. I don't wear Ralph Lauren mostly because it's very expensive and mostly ugly, but partly also because my name isn't Ralph, and nor is it Tommy or Giorgio or I can't think of any other fashion brands. I don't want to be a walking billboard, and having Christopher Ward written on my wrist is very off-putting, so I agree that the new branding is a massive improvement. I'd have gone even further and dropped the "Christopher" altogether and rebranded completely to "Ward Watches" but I can understand why they didn't.
I can't wear a watch for work anyway, clinical staff have to be bare below the elbow, and I wouldn't want to wear a nice watch anyway given how frequently I knock into stuff in the back of the ambulance, so it's never going to be a "daily driver" for me. I like the idea of a dive watch because I do dive when I can, and while they're not that useful for actually diving any more, I like the idea of wearing something that represents the sport's past. I think I'll buy the blue Atoll 300 you showed. It's a lovely colour and I've not yet regretted buying brightly coloured statement pieces.
Anyway I'll shut up. Great video, really enjoyed it and hope you are having fun making them!
Love this, I have a vintage Seamaster that I'm sure will get it's own video at some point. As for not being able to wear one daily, just means it's more special when you do get to put one on
Fine vid….just subbed!
Hi i own four c60 s Christopher ward for the money is the best out there and I own most of the big brands and yes the more expensive brand's are better quality but not for the difference in the money the only thing is Christopher ward looks like it's making it s causes smaller and I have very big wrists so need 42mm + would love to buy a twelve but to small.thanks John.
Great video .I'm thinking of getting the trident , just like you said in your video..I have a watch fund and I'm watching reviews on the pro 300 . Just don't know whether to buy the black or the white version .
I'm just looking for a good reliable watch .
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Good vid, I've subd liked. Just not happy that I now feel I really need 2 more watches 😂 good luck with the channel, got a feeling it will go very well 👌
Having reached a total of 18 CW watches at one point, you could say CW is safely my favourite watch brand when affordability and design variety are considered. I'm down to 11 now, but I am eyeing up a 12 Ti.
If you focus on CW for your content I'll be back.
Will probably look at a 12 v PRX at some stage, I'm just hoping they bring out the trident bronze in a smaller size at the moment ^^.
certina - try one of those...i think the New GMT is the ultimate rolex killer (lol).
my favorite watch brand is tudor actually - my pelagos in titanium, i think the dial is just one of the greatest things ever made.
my favorite watch though is my rhodium dial yachtmaster 40....i'm scared to wear it in london but when i do boy oh boy, that slab of platinum hidden under my jacket sure does make you walk on water lmao.
My next watch is going to be the Sealander C63 GMT ❤
It is a Czapek homage, I dont understand why people keep saying it is an original design
Great video. Many thanks. Have you had a look at Farer ? Great watches with a bit more individuality than CW.
I've had a good look at Farer, I like a colourful watch for summer and they have a fair few in the Aquamatic range, not a fan of the handset on those though. I do quite like their moonphase and their cushion case so maybe in the future.
I just took the delivery of my CW in Ti with a purple dial... which I must admit I've chosen simply because it was the least intrusive option... the dial variation choices for the Ti option are terrible to say the least which is totally beyond me. I love the watch but it could have been so much more with a simple black dial... something that GM Laureato did so well... albeit for a lot more money. I ordered my Christopher Ward in the midst of summer which would make it a great allrounder but honestly... with its gradient dial, I don't think it has a chance during winter office days. And it's a shame. The frame of the watch is great!
Yeah I get that the gradient is a bit more of a statement than you might want to make on a daily basis.
I bought a C63 GMT because everyone on CZcams said how great they are. I’m so disappointed. This doesn’t look or feel like the over 1000 I spent.
Do believe the hype.
Hey can you please get back to me.
Is all the footage of the twelve the glacier blue? I just ordered mine and wondering if it changed colors like in the video or if you had two doff twelves
Hiya, Yeah all the footage is glacier blue.
Would a metal band on the trident allow you to use it for dressier occasions?
It would, but if you want a dress watch I'd go for the C63 over the trident.
Nice…
I’m trying to decide between a Sinn -04 in white, or the Trident 300 40mm in white….
I’m quite conflicted
Got no experience with Sinn to help you out on that one I'm afraid.
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It pains me to see people place their beautiful watches on rough surfaces 😢.
I know what you mean, but the idea behind the channel is these are watches I've bought to own and keep and not just to review. So I can treat them however I want, gives the channel something a little more unique about it. I've only got one watch I'm actually precious about and it's not been on the channel yet ^^.
Its funny im trying to decide between these exact 2 watches and your video doesnt help at all ! I dont have a diver so I really want to 38 mm black dial trident but I dont wanna feel like I could have got a better quality watch from the same brand for the same price lol. Do you think there is a difference in quality or its just your personal preferance overall ?
Sorry for not replying sooner, have been away from home. I definitely wear the 12 a lot more than the trident, they've got different use cases, but unless you're actually going to be diving, the 12 makes more sense overall in my opinion.
good video .i also like cw as a brand but i am disappointed that i have not had a reply from them when asked when i can i expect delivery of my 12 in titanium. I made my purchase on the 21/7/23 and sent two messages to them. no reply?.
Can't say I've ever tried to speak to them directly, no idea what their customer service is like unfortunately
У меня в голове всё ещё остаётся этот вопрос. Можешь ли ты называть что-то любимым, если не пользуешься этим постоянно? Спасибо за хороший вопрос)))
It gives me so much anxiety seeing that beautiful watch sitting on rocks
GS is my grail, also the watch that makes me want to learn horology.
That twelve is beautiful AF tho.
Currently i am wondering whether purchasing homage GS, or imitation as placeholder is one for me.
Mind you, i believe GS in my position is attainable albeit expensive purchase, and i had other priority.
I''ve not made a video on it yet, but there are plenty on CZcams, the citizen NB1060 is comparatively very cheap, and I think it''s about as close to a GS dial as you're going to get for well under a thousand if you're looking for a suitable placeholder.
@@ImpulsiveWatches i just check that model. You are right, it is very beautiful dial. Thank you for the recommendation
Prob omega but if I had the money a lange
its a cross between czapek antartique and omega aqua terra. not nautulus imo
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Grand Seiko is over hyped and over priced
Great vid mate. Keep going 👍