Raising the Christopher Ward bar

[Salted_Peanut]

Does anyone know when Christopher Ward will launch The Twelve?

[Barchettaman]

Yes. April 27. They hosted a Zoom call open to the CW forum, but it’s embargoed until the 27th and no one is posting photos.

I predict a mashup of a Tissot PRX and an AP Royal Oak.

[tangerine_sedge]

Salted_Peanut said:

Does anyone know when Christopher Ward will launch The Twelve?

Thursday - 27/04/23.



edit : beaten to it!

[gregs656]

Looks interesting. I hope it isn’t too derivative.

[Salted_Peanut]

Numerous brands have a Genta-derived design – it’s become a classic. Even top-tier brands such as Chopard have a Genta-like watch (e.g. Chopard’s Alpine Eagle).

[gregs656]

Salted_Peanut said:

Numerous brands have a Genta-derived design – it’s become a classic. Even top-tier brands such as Chopard have a Genta-like watch (e.g. Chopard’s Alpine Eagle).

Sure, I just hope this isn’t another one.

[Sporky]

Announced today.

https://www.christopherward.com/the-twelve-watches...

[Mezzanine]

Looks like the Czapek Antartique plus the usual Genta ‘tributes’.

[tertius]

I really want to like it, but not sure about the dial.

The basalt grey colour looks good though.

[Salted_Peanut]

Mezzanine said:

Looks like the Czapek Antartique plus the usual Genta ‘tributes’.

While I'd love the Czapek, which is undoubtedly beautifully made, I find more original details in CW's Twelve design (e.g. the dodecahedron bezel with its double-curve). I think CW has knocked it out of the design park.

I particularly like the titanium version

CW said:

The Ti differs in other ways, too. The dial is here treated to a graduated tint, from dark charcoal at the edges to one of two exclusive colours at the centre. And inside lives a more sophisticated movement than the one in the standard steel model too. Sellita’s SW300-1 boasts chronometer certification and longer 56-hour power reserve, while its slimmer size allows for an even more wrist-hugging case. Indeed, it’s just 8.95mm tall, a full millimetre shorter than the steel version.

[HTP99]

I love it and it has had some fantastically positive reviews, I was thinking about a Trident pro 300 to go along side my #tide, however the Twelve is very much on my radar now.

[cadmunkey]

tertius said:

I really want to like it, but not sure about the dial.

The basalt grey colour looks good though.

Same, would love the titanium but I hate blue watch faces.

[gregs656]

Really like the purples but the design isn't doing anything for me.

[Salted_Peanut]

Mezzanine said:

Looks like the Czapek Antartique

Adrian Buchmann, Christopher Ward’s design chief, was part of the Czapek team that designed the Antartique.

In short, the designer copied himself!

[Mezzanine]

Salted_Peanut said:

Mezzanine said:

Looks like the Czapek Antartique

Adrian Buchmann, Christopher Ward’s design chief, was part of the Czapek team that designed the Antartique.

In short, the designer copied himself!

Ah right, that’s why then!!

I’d love an Antartique - the ice blue one is lovely.

(The CW version…not so much..)

[cholo]

Does anyone have any working discount codes for CW?

[Alex Z]

cholo said:

Does anyone have any working discount codes for CW?

Nope they’ve stopped doing them.

[MarkGArgyle]

Heading down there this week with a view to a bronze C60. I see discount codes are no longer running, does the email still yield £100 (I signed up a few weeks back but no emails whatsoever nor in spam).

Used to getting quoted sizeable discounts on more expensive watches but what are thoughts on a CW?

[MarkGArgyle]

Not to worry, had a great day including a few hours in Windsor castle and some goodies for the incoming thread……as people have said a great experience with no sales pressure and as a result left with 2 watches instead of one (one Ltd edition that is not available on the website anymore) and an additional foc strap not available as standard with the watch.

Thoroughly recommend a visit.

[HTP99]

Ohh nice, looking forward to seeing your purchases.