Christopher Ward watches? Anyone have one?

[OGR4M]

HIS LM said:

An imitation rolex for less money - may as well buy a snide Rolex

I see what you mean, I can't help but notice all of those Rolex models with Neptune's Trident for a second hand and a guilloche on the face.

[Paul Drawmer]

OGR4M said:

HIS LM said:

An imitation rolex for less money - may as well buy a snide Rolex

I see what you mean, I can't help but notice all of those Rolex models with Neptune's Trident for a second hand and a guilloche on the face.

Please explain for me how the watch pictured in this thread is an imitation Rolex.

[Prohibiting]

Rolex didn't even cross my mind when viewing CW watches. If I wanted a Rolex Sub, I'd buy one .

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Paul Drawmer said:

OGR4M said:

HIS LM said:

An imitation rolex for less money - may as well buy a snide Rolex

I see what you mean, I can't help but notice all of those Rolex models with Neptune's Trident for a second hand and a guilloche on the face.

Please explain for me how the watch pictured in this thread is an imitation Rolex.

I wouldn't say CW are snides, there's a clear case of inspirations for instance the one in the OP definitely draws from the Tudor and Omega but I wouldn't class them in the same league as other "homage" brands that are routinely dapper over on here.

[lostkiwi]

Prohibiting said:

Rolex didn't even cross my mind when viewing CW watches..

Ditto - I'd say that bore far more resemblance to a Seamaster than a Rolex.

[Prohibiting]

It arrived today and I am very impressed. Here it is next to my 2016 model Omega Seamaster Ceramic. Quality-wise I honestly can't tell the difference.

The 38mm will be perfect for my petit fiancee. I'm a fan of the centre polished links as girls love a bit of bling and the dark red ceramic bezel will basically match her diamond and ruby engagement ring which I didn't even consider at the time! Now I've got to wait till April to give it to her. If it keeps good time using that movement then we will both be very happy indeed!

Edited by Prohibiting on Thursday 9th February 16:47

[daddy cool]

Prohibiting said:

Now I've got to wait till April to give it to her.

Mate, its 2016 - you don't have to wait 'till you're married nowadays

[Prohibiting]

daddy cool said:

Mate, its 2016 - you don't have to wait 'till you're married nowadays

You're right, thank goodness it's 2016

[LaurasOtherHalf]

Prohibiting said:

It arrived today and I am very impressed. Here it is next to my 2016 model Omega Seamaster Ceramic. Quality-wise I honestly can't tell the difference.

The 38mm will be perfect for my petit fiancee. I'm a fan of the centre polished links as girls love a bit of bling and the dark red ceramic bezel will basically match her diamond and ruby engagement ring which I didn't even consider at the time! Now I've got to wait till April to give it to her. If it keeps good time using that movement then we will both be very happy indeed!

Edited by Prohibiting on Thursday 9th February 16:47

That looks really nice, in fact I prefer it to the Omega! I still think they've spoiled it with the new logo though.

[andy97]

This arrived for me yesterday, and so far I am very pleased and impressed.

https://www.christopherward.co.uk/c60-trident-pro-...

Good quality and I prefer the style and legibility to my C7

Edited by andy97 on Friday 10th February 06:54

[GC8]

Prohibiting said:

I watched a youtube review and it looks like a proper nice solid expensive watch. Just not 100% sure on the movement but I guess you won't get anything better for the price and quality unless it's a quartz model or you spend over £1.5k on a certified movement.

Sellita were a major OEM supplier to ETA. The movement is out of patent and I would regard a Sellita movement as the equal of an ETA, if not superior.

Edited by GC8 on Sunday 12th February 12:10

[UnclePat]

GC8 said:

Sellita were a major OEM supplier to ETA. The watch is out of patent and I would regard a Sellita movement as the equal of an ETA, if not superior.

Yep, agree with you - Sellita made/assembled movements for ETA, so their version is a carbon copy (but with an extra jewel, for reasons I've forgotten).

Identical quality - in fact, given they're made on newer machines etc. than ETA, arguably better/crisper made.

As for ETA/Sellita movements, Tag Heuer use a those in their Aquaracer Divers - they just call it 'Calibre 5' and charge three times the price...

ETA isn't inhouse as such, but they're rock-solid, very accurate (when regulated), reliable, proven and cheap to service & repair. I'm mulling over a Tudor Black Bay at present, and for those reasons (and others) it's the older ETA version I'd prefer.

I also have the Christopher Ward Trident C60 and it's phenomenal value - very solid, 600m depth rating, ceramic bezel, ratcheting 'micro-adjust' (tool free) clasp, 5yr warranty - good all round.

[LaurasOtherHalf]

I'm also quite impressed by the second hand value they bring on the likes of eBay. I know the price has moved up a bit recently but you can obviously get £100 off simply by signing up to their newsletter, then if you buy when they have a certain % off in a sale you can still get around £3-400 for it after a years use.

Compared to how much you can sink into a TAG/Tudor/Seiko/Omega and expect to get back after a year anyway...

[Nigel_O]

If anyone is thinking of taking the plunge on a Chris Ward before then end of March, let me know, as I have a couple of vouchers going begging

£100 off anything over £500 and £50 off anything over £300

I certainly won't be using them, so it seems a waste to let them time-out

[Frybywire]

My OH's watch has gone back again for a broken crown, the second time in 18months. Doesn't keep time well either. Poor quality and rubbish customer service, cant even email me back with the correct address.

I would avoid.