Christopher Ward
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Ahhhh, but you see, I asked for opinions from folk who have experience of the brand; you're being rather specific saying wearers. Something which I wasn't in my OP.
Anyway, I digress, even brand knowledge would be welcomed.
I know as much about watches as the general public know about enginerering.
Anyway, I digress, even brand knowledge would be welcomed.
I know as much about watches as the general public know about enginerering.
They're pretty decent watches (Swiss movements found in much dearer watches, decent case and strap/bracelet quality, interesting dials - Not all to my taste, I'll admit).
I'm not sure what the poster who accuses them of looking like fakes is thinking of, unless the about 90% of watch brands guilty of making a watch that looks a LITTLE like a Rolex Submariner (CWs are less guilty of blatant copying than many other brands - Steinhart for instance) are also fake looking (and even then that acos for a small part of CW's range).
Prices are on the up, but then who's aren't?
If you just want a watch that looks nice to put under glass, find a non working vintage watch on eBay for a tenner...
M.
I'm not sure what the poster who accuses them of looking like fakes is thinking of, unless the about 90% of watch brands guilty of making a watch that looks a LITTLE like a Rolex Submariner (CWs are less guilty of blatant copying than many other brands - Steinhart for instance) are also fake looking (and even then that acos for a small part of CW's range).
Prices are on the up, but then who's aren't?
If you just want a watch that looks nice to put under glass, find a non working vintage watch on eBay for a tenner...
M.
marcosgt said:
They're pretty decent watches (Swiss movements found in much dearer watches, decent case and strap/bracelet quality, interesting dials - Not all to my taste, I'll admit).
I'm not sure what the poster who accuses them of looking like fakes is thinking of, unless the about 90% of watch brands guilty of making a watch that looks a LITTLE like a Rolex Submariner (CWs are less guilty of blatant copying than many other brands - Steinhart for instance) are also fake looking (and even then that acos for a small part of CW's range).
Prices are on the up, but then who's aren't?
They seem to add £50 every quarter from what ive seen. Pretty mad in all honesty, especially when they then knock 15%+ off every other month in a sale. Just doesnt help people see them as a proper brand, and the prices are now definately into proper brand territory. They are advertising a quartz watch for £2k! (yes ltd edition, but who cares its a CW). The other thing which annoys me is they seem to just put out a huge amount of different designs and then quickly drop those which dont work out, just makes it all seem a little too highly marketed, and perhaps not enough attention to getting the original design right.I'm not sure what the poster who accuses them of looking like fakes is thinking of, unless the about 90% of watch brands guilty of making a watch that looks a LITTLE like a Rolex Submariner (CWs are less guilty of blatant copying than many other brands - Steinhart for instance) are also fake looking (and even then that acos for a small part of CW's range).
Prices are on the up, but then who's aren't?
mikeh501 said:
marcosgt said:
They're pretty decent watches (Swiss movements found in much dearer watches, decent case and strap/bracelet quality, interesting dials - Not all to my taste, I'll admit).
I'm not sure what the poster who accuses them of looking like fakes is thinking of, unless the about 90% of watch brands guilty of making a watch that looks a LITTLE like a Rolex Submariner (CWs are less guilty of blatant copying than many other brands - Steinhart for instance) are also fake looking (and even then that acos for a small part of CW's range).
Prices are on the up, but then who's aren't?
They seem to add £50 every quarter from what ive seen. Pretty mad in all honesty, especially when they then knock 15%+ off every other month in a sale. Just doesnt help people see them as a proper brand, and the prices are now definately into proper brand territory. They are advertising a quartz watch for £2k! (yes ltd edition, but who cares its a CW). The other thing which annoys me is they seem to just put out a huge amount of different designs and then quickly drop those which dont work out, just makes it all seem a little too highly marketed, and perhaps not enough attention to getting the original design right.I'm not sure what the poster who accuses them of looking like fakes is thinking of, unless the about 90% of watch brands guilty of making a watch that looks a LITTLE like a Rolex Submariner (CWs are less guilty of blatant copying than many other brands - Steinhart for instance) are also fake looking (and even then that acos for a small part of CW's range).
Prices are on the up, but then who's aren't?
You seem quite exorcised by CW's approach. Sure it's not Champagne and chocolates in the AD type experience, but not everyone wants that.
As to price, Breitling make a number of Quartz watches for more than £5K, which makes the CW a bit of a bargain perhaps?
It was mentioned on another forum that the movement in their £2k quartz watch costs more to buy from ETA than one of their better automatic movements. On prices overall, ETA have been consistently moving the price of their movements up, which obviously impacts on CW's (and everyone else who uses them) costs.
I never really understand the froth over CW - If you don't like their products, just don't buy them.
It works fine for me for all sorts of things!
M
OP, search this forum for opinions on CW. It's been done to death here so I won't write out all of my (owner's, and not entirely positive) opinion yet again, but I can see the thread above drifting into exactly the same territory as all the others have gone to, so you'll find your answers with a quick look.
Hi Stuart,
The C70 is a bit busy for my taste, but I can see that it would appeal to others. The VW4 is fascinating though I've no idea how to read the time
They're reasonably built for their price point just be prepared to wait a little for a sale, voucher or pre-owned one to come up on the site. It won't hold value in the same way a Swiss brand might but if you like the watch, buy it and enjoy looking at it.
The C70 is a bit busy for my taste, but I can see that it would appeal to others. The VW4 is fascinating though I've no idea how to read the time
They're reasonably built for their price point just be prepared to wait a little for a sale, voucher or pre-owned one to come up on the site. It won't hold value in the same way a Swiss brand might but if you like the watch, buy it and enjoy looking at it.
sad61t said:
Hi Stuart,
The C70 is a bit busy for my taste, but I can see that it would appeal to others. The VW4 is fascinating though I've no idea how to read the time
They're reasonably built for their price point just be prepared to wait a little for a sale, voucher or pre-owned one to come up on the site. It won't hold value in the same way a Swiss brand might but if you like the watch, buy it and enjoy looking at it.
Used prices seem pretty strong really.The C70 is a bit busy for my taste, but I can see that it would appeal to others. The VW4 is fascinating though I've no idea how to read the time
They're reasonably built for their price point just be prepared to wait a little for a sale, voucher or pre-owned one to come up on the site. It won't hold value in the same way a Swiss brand might but if you like the watch, buy it and enjoy looking at it.
Not Rolex strong, but they put their prices up every year, so that effects used prices.
They're certainly no worse than the lesser Swatch brands, for example.
M
PS I've only got one CW and I bought it used, lest anyone thinks a fanboi, but I must say it's a decent watch.
TheLordJohn said:
I can't agree. I don't even wear a watch now, and can't think of the last time I wore one.
I'm never in suitable attire to complement a nice watch. BUT, it would look excellent in my glass display cabinet with my AutoArt Jaguars
well ...you probably have chosen the right make of watch for your "glass display cabinet" if you have model Jaguars which are normally owned by second hand car salesmen in sheepskin coats ( that's the full size versions) then I'm sure CW watch will compliment your display wonderfully I'm never in suitable attire to complement a nice watch. BUT, it would look excellent in my glass display cabinet with my AutoArt Jaguars
marcosgt said:
Well, some brands insist on keeping God-awful designs in production for years, so I guess that's just a different approach.
You seem quite exorcised by CW's approach. Sure it's not Champagne and chocolates in the AD type experience, but not everyone wants that.
As to price, Breitling make a number of Quartz watches for more than £5K, which makes the CW a bit of a bargain perhaps?
It was mentioned on another forum that the movement in their £2k quartz watch costs more to buy from ETA than one of their better automatic movements. On prices overall, ETA have been consistently moving the price of their movements up, which obviously impacts on CW's (and everyone else who uses them) costs.
I never really understand the froth over CW - If you don't like their products, just don't buy them.
It works fine for me for all sorts of things!
M
to be fair, i have 2 CW watches; just wouldnt buy a third.You seem quite exorcised by CW's approach. Sure it's not Champagne and chocolates in the AD type experience, but not everyone wants that.
As to price, Breitling make a number of Quartz watches for more than £5K, which makes the CW a bit of a bargain perhaps?
It was mentioned on another forum that the movement in their £2k quartz watch costs more to buy from ETA than one of their better automatic movements. On prices overall, ETA have been consistently moving the price of their movements up, which obviously impacts on CW's (and everyone else who uses them) costs.
I never really understand the froth over CW - If you don't like their products, just don't buy them.
It works fine for me for all sorts of things!
M
I don't own a CW watch, but agree that they seem pretty decent watches.
marcosgt said:
They're pretty decent watches ... I'm not sure what the poster who accuses them of looking like fakes is thinking of, unless the about 90% of watch brands guilty of making a watch that looks a LITTLE like a Rolex Submariner
Exactly Also, Rolex could be accused of making watches that look a little like Blancpain's Fifty Fathoms. Rolex was second to market, following Blancpain, with this style of dive watch. There are only so many ways to design a dive watch with a rotating bezel; some of them are going to look similar.Gassing Station | Watches | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff