Christopher Ward Watches - Any Competitors?

[iain_cam]

Morning All!

Due to some recommendations on here, I'm began looking at CW watches. I've now earmarked £200 for a watch . . .

However, before I go away and order my CW, is there any similar competitors I should know of that offer the style and apparently, quality of CW watches?

Plus, am I right in thinking that you can only purchase CWs from their website?

Thanks in advance!

[CommanderJameson]

You're right in thinking that the only place to buy a new Christopher Ward is on the web site.

If more military-style watches are your thing, have a look at Time Factors watches. Not as dressy as CW's pieces, but the build quality is apparently very good indeed.

If you don't mind waiting a while, and fancy a watch made to your requirements, what about a Mk II?

A lot of these watches will look very handsome sat on a Toshi strap.

[Dai Capp]

CommanderJameson said:

A lot of these watches will look very handsome sat on a Toshi strap.

Oh yes





Rich's straps really lift most watches and I reckon would look great on some of Mr Wards designs...

Cheers

DC

[CommanderJameson]

Dai Capp said:

CommanderJameson said:

A lot of these watches will look very handsome sat on a Toshi strap.

Oh yes

Rich's straps really lift most watches and I reckon would look great on some of Mr Wards designs...

Cheers

DC

I'm pondering a Brown Buffalo strap for my C8 Pilot (with a brushed steel thumbnail buckle):



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Oh yes.

[Dai Capp]

Nice - buffalo with natural stitch would look good with that C8, as would havana with natural stitch. Both wouldset off the cream dial really well

I just had a vintage with natural stitch delivered from Rich which really is the danglies!

Cheers

DC

PS Sorry - thread hijack - back to Christopher Ward...

[Seb d]

Dai Capp said:

PS Sorry - thread hijack - back to Christopher Ward...

No no, thanks for making me aware of Toshi straps! They look great and I have a couple of watches I could see those on!

[Dai Capp]

Seb d said:

Dai Capp said:

PS Sorry - thread hijack - back to Christopher Ward...

No no, thanks for making me aware of Toshi straps! They look great and I have a couple of watches I could see those on!

No worries...

If you act quick he may have some vintage leather left - here's my vintage strap from his current batch...



I'm not on commision by the way - it's just nice when you find a great product backed up by great service. I think it's great to be able to support the enthustiasts like Rich at Toshi, Christopher Ward and Werners...

Cheers

DC

[sb-1]

RLT(thewatchforum.co.uk) and Time factors(www.timefactors.com) make some good value watches.Different style though.

Steve

Edited by sb-1 on Saturday 20th December 21:29

[iain_cam]

Cheers guys - and thanks on the heads-up re Toshi straps.

Looking at the links I'm probably still erring towards a CW.

Cheers!