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29 October 2018, 09:18 PM | #1 |
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Christopher Ward watches?
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What's the general opinion on Christopher Ward watches? I've seen a few pictures in motoring magazines advertising CW watches but I don't know anything about them. Thanks |
29 October 2018, 10:28 PM | #2 |
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They're not bad for the money, the quality is certainly there.
The design is the biggest drawback (or appeal depending on your angle). Whereas Steinhart copies Rolex, Christopher Ward copies Omega, so if you're happy wearing an Omega copy it might be the watch for you. |
29 October 2018, 11:08 PM | #3 |
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The Trident I handled seemed to be a quality piece. The autos are mostly 2824 ETA movements if I recall correctly. Which is no issue for me. Watch out for the cheap ones as they are likely quartz. (Unless you are looking for a quartz watch)
For the money I think they are a good value. I would also look at Monta Watches. Little bit higher price point, but they are phenomenally built. The bracelets are incredible. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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Thanks for this.
I've just seen a picture of their C65 Trident GMT. Generally I'm not keen on GMT watches but I didn't think this one was bad. |
30 October 2018, 06:50 AM | #5 |
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I think I would rather add a bit more cash and go for a Tudor
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The only thing I don't like about their watches is the dang trident at the balance of the second hand... Looks too gimmicky for my taste, and is probably why I haven't picked one up. |
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31 October 2018, 12:16 AM | #7 |
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I've got one of their "dress" watches so can't comment on the Trident. That said, I'm pleased with the quality for the price.
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4 November 2018, 08:56 PM | #9 |
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I’d prefer a Tudor as well, but it’s hardly just a ‘bit’ more cash when a Black Bay is almost four times more expensive than a CW Trident (if you buy at discount, which you’d be mad not to). It’s not 4x the watch though.
This topic crops-up very often and there’s multiple similar threads that a google search will bring-up, including several lengthy posts by myself with more info. |
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I just love this GMT version, and cannot speak too highly of it. I have two Rolex GMTs but find myself wearing this more often. The ETA 2893 movement keeps within 2 sec a day unless running down. Once wearing it to bed, I must have had it in a crown-up position while I slept, and it lost 5 seconds overnignt. That was an unusual event. This watch has a solid quality of finish and build (600 meter water resistant) that pleases me no end. Mine is the 43mm version, and it is heavy. For smaller wrists I suggest the 38 mm. Below is my Rolex for comparison. The Rolex has very sharp pointy lug ends which I don't like. Being a random serial number, I don't know when it was made and hence if it has the problematic hour-hand clip spring. It is lighter and smaller than the Ward, but to change the date one has to crank the hour hand through the days, The Ward had a quick set date. |
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That's amazing that you are getting +2/day from your watch. For the 38mm version of your watch I only see the red bezel available. https://www.christopherward.com/watc...nt-pro-gmt-600 This CW GMT looks interesting. I guess its the same movement as yours. Its says the accuracy is +/-20 day. I guess it has to say this as there is no guarantee it will work better? https://www.christopherward.com/c65-trident-gmt-3 |
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https://montawatch.com/products/skyquest What other sport GMT watches would people recommend in the vast $500 (Steinhart) to $1700 (Monta) range? |
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Since you asked. Don’t remember all the parameters, but this is a cool one. From what I hear Monta is having some supply issues right now, so call them before you decide on that one to see what the eta is. I am not sure of the affected models. They are in St. Louis. https://www.archimede-watches.com/pi...onze-s-ls.html Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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The Christopher Ward allows one to independently move the GMT hand without upsetting the time setting. Now this is different from the new Rolex GMT which sets the watch by the GMT hand, but allows you to independently set the hour hand. This has advantages in that you can read the time, when in a different time zone, in the normal way. With the C.Ward, you have two options. Reset the time on the hour hand, or, simply move the GMT hand to the new zone you are in, and use that. The penalty for the Rolex system is the loss of the quick date change which is near instant on the C.Ward. Besides, cranking that hour hand through the days has shown up a weakness in the design causing a click-spring failures related to the hour hand, and necessitating repair. My Rolex GMT was bought in 2016, but I have no way of knowing if it had the improved spring installed because of random serial numbers. It puts me off wearing it because it doesn't inspire confidence. Both also have the system from the original Rolex GMT, which is to just rotate the bezel. About accuracy of the C.Ward, mine was not chronometer certified, but after a couple of weeks will show even less deviation than my new GMT (the old one loses 6 sec a day). What this means is that most good movements can be extremely accurate if properly regulated. When I look at a watch, I try to focus an the quality of the actual watch and ignore being too influenced by the fame. My Trident speaks to me very well as a watch even if it is not famous - yet. |
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They are very good for the money. I don't have any now but have had loads over the years. In recent times they have moved away from homages and have some nice designs now in the catalogue.
quality per pound is right up there |
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They’re good watches but that counterbalance on the seconds hand annoys the sh*t out of me. Unfortunately I can’t get over small things like that.
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The Trident is great, but the Monta is better in almost every single way, but then again it should be at twice the price. The finishing is as good as I’ve seen on a sports watch under £5k, and the bracelet is just marvellous, truly best in class. Monta obviously put a lot of thought into their design & user interface, and that’s something I can really appreciate. |
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I don’t even own one, but have a couple friends that do and everything you said is spot on. I am waiting to see the steel bezel blue dial a buddy ordered. But they are having issues with production from what I hear. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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Funny I was looking at CW watches, particularly the bronze ones for fun, recently and was wondering about the quality etc as well.
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Don't have one yet but from my research with CW you get a quality mechanical Swiss made watch at a reasonable price. They operate off the new business model of internet sales, and having no multi-million dollar advertising budget, retail stores or sponsorship contracts to fulfill can pass that savings on to us.
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Just picked up a C65 Trident Diver. So far, I'm pleased with the quality. Seems to be running a second or two fast, but is keeping more accurate time than my Tudor Date+Day.
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I hate the counterbalance on the seconds hand and for me, the fact they can't figure out their logo makes their watches a non starter. It's Where's Waldo but for the CWs logo... Sent from my SM-G965W using Tapatalk |
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This is my problem. I don’t like the “English paper” type font all over the nine o’clock dial. Dealbreaker. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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