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Christopher Ward: Are they really worth it?

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Christopher Ward is a brand that gets a lot of praise these days. They've made a name for themselves by being this affordable, honest watchmaker that has the skills to make in house movements, moonphases and chiming mechanisms for a fraction of what other brands charge.
But is it just marketing, smoke and mirrors or are CW worth it? Those are the question I aim to get to the bottom of in this video.
If you enjoyed this video (or others as well), then please subscribe. It helps out the channel immensely.
Cheers! 😀😀
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  • If an item isn't faulty nobody has the right to return it in 14 days. I am a retired retailer and have extensive retail law training. I own four CW watches, and they are indeed excellent, however, I wouldn't describe them as cheap

    @watchalot919@watchalot9194 ай бұрын

    • Inside the EU that is not correct. Anything bought online in the EU, you can return, no questions asked within fourteen days. Since CW is online only, anything bought from their store can legally be returned, no questions asked in the first fourteen days (if you are in the EU) europa.eu/youreurope/business/dealing-with-customers/consumer-contracts-guarantees/consumer-guarantees/indexamp_en.htm The law also applies in the UK. After Brexit the UK chose to continue with the same rule. www.gov.uk/accepting-returns-and-giving-refunds#:~:text=You%20must%20offer%20a%20refund,have%20to%20provide%20a%20reason.

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

    • Aagghh, online you are indeed correct, unless it is a private sale. Incidentally, CW have a shop.@@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch

      @watchalot919@watchalot9194 ай бұрын

    • You really haven't kept up with the law then. You are completely wrong

      @nielslarsen1693@nielslarsen16934 ай бұрын

    • I don't live within the EU, thank God!@@nielslarsen1693

      @watchalot919@watchalot9194 ай бұрын

    • In the UK anything bought online, that is not custom made for you has a 14 day cooling period during which you have the right to return it.

      @jurgasbielinis2130@jurgasbielinis21304 ай бұрын

  • I just can’t say it enough. You’re content is really good; I mean really good. With your analytic skills and product development knowledge, no brand can hide behind their watch. Keep up the amazing work.

    @VmanStudioz@VmanStudioz5 ай бұрын

    • Will try my best. Thanks a ton 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

    • Thanks so much

      @watchalot919@watchalot9194 ай бұрын

    • It's really good. I listen to his channel when I want to learn things I can't come to with on my own and when I want a soothing British voice to fall asleep.

      @EricBishard@EricBishard3 ай бұрын

    • Many thanks

      @watchalot919@watchalot9193 ай бұрын

    • Re: "soothing British voice" 😂​ Btw, I wonder if he's British or Danish?@@EricBishard

      @thomasreuter1968@thomasreuter19682 ай бұрын

  • You give the most clinical, analytical commentaries on watches I've ever seen! It's really refreshing to see watches from this perspective and you know I'm gonna be watching all your videos now 👍🏻👍🏻

    @charliethang7066@charliethang70664 ай бұрын

    • Glad you like them! 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

  • Thanks! Your analysis, content and production values are simply exceptional. Please keep up the good work.

    @christopherstombaugh6004@christopherstombaugh60045 ай бұрын

    • Wow!!!!! Thank you. That's a first for me. I will do my very best. Cheers 😃❤️

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Great reviewer! Just became my favorite! Binged almost all your vids.

    @Mr.JohnnyVLD@Mr.JohnnyVLD4 ай бұрын

  • I have a Sealander C63 and it's damn impressive. Don't care where the components come from. A great watch is a great watch, and I want to see them succeed. I just think they need to get fancier with their dials every once in a while. Suggestions for them would be the teak dial like an Aqua Terra, some metoerite dials or more exotic stones outside of the whacky moonphase pieces. They are slowly getting there. I think they have a bright future.

    @thegorn@thegorn4 ай бұрын

  • Thanks! This was incredibly informative not only on watch manufacturing, but also on outsourcing and procurement in general.

    @travlishallingquest5719@travlishallingquest57192 ай бұрын

    • Thanks a ton - This is so unbelievably kind of you. Thanks!!!! 😃😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch2 ай бұрын

  • Excellent video, as always. Your presentation is faultless and you put across your knowledge of watches so well. Keep up the good work.

    @moptopbaku6022@moptopbaku60224 ай бұрын

    • doing my best, thanks 😊😊

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

  • I've owned 4 CW watches, a C60, C63, C65 and a Twelve. They've all been brilliant.

    @Mr_Memer.876@Mr_Memer.8765 ай бұрын

    • Right on 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • This is your first video I see. Such great content. I took me 45 minutes to watch, since I kept pausing and googling stuf. Such great content. I learned a lot. Thanks

    @anibalismo@anibalismo4 ай бұрын

    • Lol.... Thanks a ton - glad you found it worth all that time 😀😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

  • You have earned another subscriber! Very impressed but he quality, objectivity, and concisess of the material. Wonderful job

    @flaviofelix99@flaviofelix995 ай бұрын

    • Thanks and welcome 😃😃😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • A straight forward, zero BS discussion. Really well done, sir. I've asked exactly the same questions. In the end, for the price it seems that you do get an honest product with pleasant design, good finishing, and a movement that is easily serviced. I find it a refreshing break from the befuddling douchebaggery common in the industry.

    @boatdetective@boatdetective4 ай бұрын

  • Du har en helt unik approach på din kanal! Keep up the good job! 👌🏻

    @anderslarsson6149@anderslarsson61495 ай бұрын

    • Tak. Det sætter jeg pris på. Prøver at “do my own thing” og er glad for nogen synes det er værd at høre på 😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Your helpful in depth analysis has made me sit up - to the extent it has made me subscribe. Thank you.

    @paulburns6110@paulburns61105 ай бұрын

    • Much appreciated. Glad to have you onboard 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Great video. Keep them coming. Cheers

    @craig2100@craig21004 ай бұрын

    • Will do my very best, thanks 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

  • Great video. Hope you continue this as a series to other watch brands. Maen, Nivada Grenchen, Farer and even the big boys Rolex, Omega etc

    @darrenhojnacki6636@darrenhojnacki66365 ай бұрын

    • I do want to get through some other brands over time... Keep your eyes peeled .😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • I went to the CW showroom yesterday with the intention to get the dragonfly gmt for me. Instead I fell for the bronze and the exceptional tide watch but bought the moonphase for my wife. I can not expess how beautiful and simple this watch is photos do not come close to representing this watch. Stunning .

    @MichaelM49757@MichaelM497572 ай бұрын

    • What got you off from the Dragonfly? I'm really on that watch but impossible for me to see it in real life. Would love to know your thoughts.

      @jmlaso@jmlaso2 ай бұрын

    • Where do they have showrooms? I thought they were online only?

      @vipnetworker@vipnetworker2 ай бұрын

    • @@jmlaso stunning watchs all of them, but the tide 60 and bronze trident stood out more and the moon phase was another level all together . They like Omegas The photos don't do them justice and you see different things in real light.

      @MichaelM49757@MichaelM497572 ай бұрын

    • @@vipnetworker yes in maidenhead lovely guys Oliver was my guy amazingly helpful with a clam non sales approach with some great support. Its so much nicer than any watch boutique where it's a very odd paradigm of people not earning much judging people that can buy the items they are selling they can't afford. Or is that just Rolex ADs and WOS...

      @MichaelM49757@MichaelM497572 ай бұрын

    • Are their gmt complications true gmt?

      @bluesh0es@bluesh0es2 ай бұрын

  • I am a value collector, and Christopher Ward has caught my eye with the Bel Canto and its latest aventurine dial moon phase watch. I am always leery of independents, which are mainly start-ups, but am very impressed with the founder Michael France's interviews on KZhead. Being Swiss Made, having a 5 year warranty, 60 day return policy, and reading the overwhelming positive reviews from owners, makes Christopher Ward stand out from the crowd! I am definitely considering adding a Christopher Ward to my collection in 2024.

    @dannysimenauer5745@dannysimenauer57455 ай бұрын

    • The thing I like about CW's marketing is this very apparently "honest" approach. I don't buy into small independents talking about "artists of italy" or "style of paris" or "heritage of detroit". The brands that lean to hard into heritage before they actually have heritage turns me off... CW may be a bit bland for some, but they don't lie about what you get. 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

    • I’ve just bought the Atoll in Reef Blue…..I can’t wait!

      @lordcharfield4529@lordcharfield45295 ай бұрын

  • Incredibly good video, wss looking JUST for this. Thank you!

    @G-howie@G-howie2 ай бұрын

    • Thank you too 😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch2 ай бұрын

  • Thank you for yet another well-reasoned insightful video.

    @jimludwig9471@jimludwig94715 ай бұрын

    • My pleasure! 😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Another great video! Saved to my KZhead list.

    @skylineuk1485@skylineuk14855 ай бұрын

    • Thanks a ton. Cheers 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Really love the channel. Much more in depth and interesting than most watch channels.

    @MrApesbathing@MrApesbathing2 ай бұрын

    • Much appreciated! .😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch2 ай бұрын

  • While this may be a bit late as a comment I would like to say I am very appreciative of your videos. I feel you make a nice balanced and informative video. I look forward to your postings.

    @billpemberton6304@billpemberton63044 ай бұрын

    • Thank you very much! 😃😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

  • Followed Hodinkee from birth to recent "grave" and never experienced this amount of objective and fair minded perspective on watches from Ben & Co. Amazing knowledge 🙂Thank you!

    @PeterZandorff@PeterZandorffАй бұрын

    • Thanks from me 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatchАй бұрын

  • What an exceptionally well done perspective. I can see in an instant the amount of research and thought that was involved. Bravo!

    @darrellzayac3441@darrellzayac34415 ай бұрын

    • Thank you - glad you found it worth your time 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Excellent video essay - currently have a couple of CWs in my collection and impressed by both. Like the fact you called BS on their spiel. At the end of the day they are in business to make a few quid just like any other watch manufacturer and seem to be doing a pretty good job at it at the moment. Not a big fan of the Twelve but more than happy it has quietened down some of that PRX noise a bit.

    @simonmcguire4290@simonmcguire42905 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

    • Agreed, there's a popular watch channel who run a shop and theyre always banging on about CW and the PRX. I am convinced.they are being paid to constantly talk about them.

      @sky37blue@sky37blue4 ай бұрын

    • @@sky37blueTeddy?

      @bluesh0es@bluesh0es2 ай бұрын

    • @@bluesh0es no, it's watchfinder. Fair enough if they just like the watch but this is KZhead and people take money to promote things. It's not clear if this was the case with them but I am suspicious.

      @sky37blue@sky37blue2 ай бұрын

  • Excellent review! Thank you for sharing that valuable information on C.W.

    @DrBob0910@DrBob09103 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for watching!😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch3 ай бұрын

  • This is the only channel that talks about what i find interesting about watches. wow good job

    @mariuslastname7563@mariuslastname75633 ай бұрын

    • Thanks - very kind of you 😊

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch3 ай бұрын

  • I've got a blue C63 Sealander on a bracelet. I absolutely love it, so legible and nicely finished. I find myself wearing more than my Seamaster 300m and Planet Ocean. I had considered an Aqua Terra but find myself wondering how to justify it now

    @steveb4012@steveb40125 ай бұрын

    • That’s what I was thinking. If a CW makes me smile when looking at the watch every day, I’ll forego chasing an Aqua Terra (already have an SMP).

      @eyeheartsushi2212@eyeheartsushi22125 ай бұрын

    • That’s the thing. You may find a watch from someone like Omega. It will likely be better but the proof is in what you end up wearing Thanks for sharing 😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Brilliant video as always!! I was just talking to 3 friends that are new to watches and CW come up in the conversation several times (I brought it up).. I bet this happens all the time since CW at their price tier 👍🏻

    @aDocandhisWatch@aDocandhisWatch5 ай бұрын

    • That is awesome! 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • I have a white face Sealander GMT. It's great. Very comfortable. A really good case design. The movement was very accurate. I like the handset design a lot. If you don't need a fancy brand name to show off, it’s a great watch aesthetically and practically. This video did a great job of explaining how the company operates in a business sense.

    @bloomsburgarts@bloomsburgarts5 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for sharing - Good perspectives 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Came at the perfect time , I just can't find one in person to handle so i can see the quality first hand. Thank you

    @knucklesboxing786@knucklesboxing7865 ай бұрын

    • Glad I could help 😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • I own the CW Sapphire 60 & its a fantastic watch, its 40mm but it wears smaller which is nice. Their catalog has a really nice selection & I like that you can pick your strap when buying too. Not many places offer that option. The only thing I didn't like was paying a $100 customs duty on top of shipping. 😂

    @toddw14@toddw145 ай бұрын

    • Got both the blue and orange dials. They are my favourite watches

      @Franckie121@Franckie1215 ай бұрын

  • Great video thanks. I have a (non-COSC) C60 Trident 600, keeps +/- 1 sec a day and looks awesome - would definitely buy another CW. Having worked in brand distribution, three times cost seems reasonable - many things for sale in stores may be several times cost, that’s just how retail and distribution works. Personally I would like to see an affordable true GMT from CW, that would be popular I reckon

    @marcusorme261@marcusorme2615 ай бұрын

    • You are probably right about the GMT. Thanks for the feedback 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • I have had my Bel Canto on order for a very long time now, but still very much looking forward to getting my hands on it. I only just received a C60 300, caught it in a sale with 25% off, not sure how that worked out, but the watch is lovely and I am very happy with it. I don't think I will be keeping a close eye on them as I will have two of their watches just as soon as they deliver the BC. But no doubt one of their advertising emails will have me taking a peek at something new in the future.

    @darrenl8290@darrenl82904 ай бұрын

  • I just want to say thank you. You’re doing a really great job.

    @dska2294@dska22945 ай бұрын

    • So nice of you, thanks 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • I have a Trident C60 in bronze and think it's a fantastic watch. Five years and it still looks and performs as if it's much more expensive than it was. CW is an excellent value and I'll be buying more.

    @thomasballenger1158@thomasballenger11585 ай бұрын

    • There you go ! 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Nice, informative and enlightening. Thank you. I own the moonglow for the last 3 years. I had picked it out of 20+ candidates at various price points. Since I track religious events on a lunar calendar, the big moon phase and minute markers are quite functional for me. Never had an issue with the watch.

    @alamohamed8485@alamohamed84852 ай бұрын

  • Interesting thoughts. I’ve just bought the Atoll in Reef Blue. I would like to have had a ‘no date’ version, but I can’t wait for it to arrive in any case 😀 Generally, I dislike the extra complication of a GMT, so I would rather see non GMT options on more of CW watches - the cleaner the face, the better as far as I’m concerned!

    @lordcharfield4529@lordcharfield45295 ай бұрын

    • The Atoll in reef blue is fantastic, I haven’t got one but the dial looks incredible, it so looks like the sea in a tropical paradise it really does, I don’t know if you’ve got the watch yet but enjoy it mate 👍🏻

      @pompeylad1977@pompeylad19773 ай бұрын

  • I decided to take the risk and dive into the world of CW. It was hard to do as I didn’t like the idea of buying without seeing it in the flesh. The decision was a good one the Sealander C65 is a well made, finished and well priced watch. It’s a great watch, one that wears well and ends up getting good amount of wrist time.

    @kamelthorn@kamelthorn5 ай бұрын

    • Love my Sealander as well. Wear it in good health and enjoy putting every dent and scratch in it.

      @thatguy6111@thatguy61115 ай бұрын

    • Exactly. Good watches 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Never watched one of these videos before but will absolutely do so again. Great insights.

    @nwest6451@nwest64515 ай бұрын

    • Awesome, thank you! 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • i have the Tide and it is fantastic! love the on the fly adjust. watch looks n feels great

    @michaelt2571@michaelt25715 ай бұрын

  • Thank for your very informative piece

    @vicrod5@vicrod55 ай бұрын

    • Thanks ! 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Great video!!! The turning point for me was when they took the name Christopher Ward off the dial with the new logo. They have taking this further again by not having the logo on the bel canto dial!! I have the bel canto and the hourly strike brings me so much joy!! Im keen to own more and love the new release of the moon phase, this is likely to be my next CW but the 12 is very much in my thoughts too!!!!

    @iangibson6871@iangibson6871Ай бұрын

    • Thank you 😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatchАй бұрын

  • Good video, I like these pro’s vs con’s type of content.

    @GaugeReality@GaugeReality5 ай бұрын

    • Thanks - I try to provide something worth watching at least 😀😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Great piece Mike. Insightful, maturely presented, enlightening. You are a sage of KZhead and have a gift for widening my perspective on the world of watches. My take on the reason for buying a CW would be reverse snobbery appeal. I.e. owning a CW and considering a higher or even a much higher priced and recognized alternative I would bask in the warm glow of value satisfaction and be smug with the thought of the fools with their APs and the like. I do have some fancy watches so I'm not going to risk a CW causing that type of dismay.

    @gazz501@gazz5015 ай бұрын

    • Thanks - Much, much appreciated. Just saying what I think and inviting conversation. Some people agree. Some don't. For me - I like CW. I also like Rolex, AP and others. For me it's not either or... 😃😃😃 See you around 😃👊

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

    • Agree that you can appreciate any watch; my thought was that once you embark on a particular collecting theme you may need to be wary of a watch that will compromise that theme. Hence my fear that a CW, even if just on value alone, would undermine my sentimental investment in my current collection. Then again, there's a theme - maintaining contradicting themes. Hmmm....Vanity of vanities, all is vanity! And, BTW no insult intended re AP owners, I meant "fool" in the personally associative sense as a Vacheron, among others, owner.

      @gazz501@gazz5015 ай бұрын

  • Thanks man, great video, great information, I would really like ti have a buzz for CW but cant get it on, gonna give it another chance, they do seem like amazing value.

    @johannoren2787@johannoren27875 ай бұрын

    • Glad you found it worthwhile. Cheers 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Your content is very engaging and value-packed. 👍

    @PETERFRITZPHOTO@PETERFRITZPHOTOАй бұрын

    • Glad you think so 😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatchАй бұрын

  • Fantastic segment. Been wanting a super compressor for a while from them.

    @kevinthailand2567@kevinthailand25672 ай бұрын

  • Great video, I have three Christopher Ward watches along with other high brand ones and I must say they really do give the more expensive watches a good run for the money!!

    @stigg333@stigg3333 ай бұрын

    • Exactly 😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch3 ай бұрын

  • I am fortunate to own about 13 watches, none for investment, simply purchased because I like the product, I have two CW and think they represent excellent value against the Middle price brands, the Swiss made analysis is spot on, but if the product looks and feels right on the wrist and you feel it’s good value....❤❤

    @alanwayte432@alanwayte432Ай бұрын

  • That's an interesting pickup about the SH21 movement. I have one (a LE C65) and it's genuinely very good, but I kept looking to see more watches featuring it and they haven't showed up. Your explanation for that fact makes plenty of sense.

    @Joellercoaster@Joellercoaster4 ай бұрын

  • Great video! Love the analysis approach, "seeing what under the hood" of a brand!:) My only complaint, it wasn't an hour long:p

    @TimRobertsen@TimRobertsen5 ай бұрын

    • oh stop.... 😂😂

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • At this time, I considered CW more a formal brand (although small), yes, they use wording games in their publicity but to be honest, they find their niche and almost get the perfect formula. But I found some of their latest watches more gimmicky, but again, they already found their niche. Thank you for the video.

    @jorge23483@jorge234835 ай бұрын

    • You're welcome. Glad you found it worthy of your time 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Great video! I'm amazed at the 'wriggle room' available to watchmakers regarding the 'made in Switzerland' parameters! Having said that I for one have been seduced by Christopher Ward and currently have a Sealander GMT on order awaiting delivery. Keep up the good work.

    @russellmercer1586@russellmercer15864 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for sharing! 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

  • Mike, you're so bl**dy good you've left me with nothing else to say apart from bravo🙏🏼 I love your analysis and deconstruction in your thought process. CW has been on my radar for around 5 years, I nearly pulled the trigger on a Trident, but didn't, though, these last 2 years have been amazing for them, and currently on the look out for a bronze watch, so I may soon be the owner of one of there's? Umm....What would I like CW to make next.....Lets go for a duo faced reverso!

    @mrgee007@mrgee0075 ай бұрын

    • Thanks a ton and as always - thanks for sticking around ❤️😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • excellent video, mike. someone who understands business from an enterprise level. you speak like a cfo (and i mean that in a good way.) i'd never watch a 17 min video on cw but you made it interesesting wire to wire.

    @albundy3929@albundy39295 ай бұрын

    • Thanks - glad you enjoyed it. But don’t call me a CFO. I’m boring, but not that boring 😂😂😂😂

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Fantastic assesement of the brand. Keep up the great work.

    @mrcosmograph@mrcosmograph4 ай бұрын

    • Thanks - Happy for the feedback 😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

  • My CW C60 Abyss (42 mm) was the first watch where I ever spent more than AUD 1,000. I had bought 13 cost-conscious watches prior to that. I was nervous to spend that much on a watch (back then) but the C60 design and finishing really spoke to me. I thought about it for many months. What I felt from the CW marketing was a sense of confidence - that they were a reliable company, the value proposition was good and the watch quality would be there on receipt. The Abyss exceeded my expectations. I now have 3 CWs - a C60 orange sapphire 40 mm and a limited-edition C63 Highlander. All great watches. But most importantly, I am really really reluctant to spend more than AUD 2,000 on a watch (currently equal to GBP 1,050 or USD 1,320). In that price point CW are very competitive. I have watches from Doxa, Ball, Damasko, Seiko, Oris, Tissot and CW can easily compete with them on a cost vs quality level. CW designs are sufficiently novel to differentiate from the competition and I always find the quality and wear great; they always feel like rugged reliable watches. My only issue now is the newer models where CW are taking more risks - the costs are skyrocketing. I feel CW are using their brand recognition to cash in, literally, with higher-priced models. I'd love a Bel Canto but I am not spending AUD 5,000 to get one; that's the cost of a Tudor BB 58.

    @jirskyrjenkins1959@jirskyrjenkins19595 ай бұрын

  • The Atoll is what got me… it looks so good!!! And will most likely be my first expensive (to me) watch

    @89emeza@89emeza5 ай бұрын

  • Excellent video. I learned a lot. Thank you! I'd like to see a GMT at over 40mm, preferably 42mm.

    @therapiststeve3294@therapiststeve32945 ай бұрын

    • You got it! Thanks! 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • I've got to admit I've been very tempted. As someone looking to start my Automatic watch journey they seem an ideal jumping in point

    @robbroome5933@robbroome59333 ай бұрын

  • This is practical and very useful content. No bells and whistles. Just facts. Thank you

    @arpitagarwal5565@arpitagarwal55652 ай бұрын

    • Happy you found it worthy of your time 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch2 ай бұрын

  • Fantastic video--insightful and informative

    @dasein43@dasein435 ай бұрын

    • thank you 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Fave new watch chabnel discoverd this year - keep it up :)

    @freddieds@freddieds4 ай бұрын

    • Will do my best 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

  • Your content is great. I will say one thing that impressed me about Christopher Ward as a company. Mike France, the CEO, has admitted in interviews that many of their components come from Asia. Basically said it was impossible to build a watch without sourcing from there and that many other brands do too. I was really impressed when I read that. I have owned 3 CWs though and have sold them all. I find, over time, that their watches don’t get the wrist time of others I own. Don’t know why that is but they are really well made.

    @MrChippinator@MrChippinator2 ай бұрын

  • I am new here... your analysis is comprehensive, detailed, nuanced & highly expert, love your your ability to rattle of numbers like that. Well done and congratulations. With respect to CW who can dislike a company with a line called Bel Canto? Classical music was all important to get me here... I am looking for a suitable non-gouging watch company to create a watch used as "corporate & employee gifts" so thanks for this expose! Perhaps CW can create our "13 series".

    @hlim431@hlim4315 ай бұрын

    • Thank you - Really appreciated and welcome on board 😃😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Well researched and presented!

    @dBsdecibels@dBsdecibels4 ай бұрын

    • Thanks a bunch 😊😊

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

  • Great work and amazing analysis. I own a couple CWs and I like them very much. But the one thing I've been hoping, for years now, is that they'd make is an HAQ watch. I have loads of watches but I find myself wearing my Grand Seiko quartz and Citizen Cronomaster more than the rest the past few years. It's an easy analysis as to why - great looking watches that are grab and go. And I've never bought into the "mechanical watches have a soul and quartz is evil" nonsense that Watch World tends to perpetuate.

    @GS-vb3zn@GS-vb3zn4 ай бұрын

    • The feedback is appreciated. Thanks. And completely agree - anti-quartz is just silly 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

  • Hey, cool video, thank you for your analysis. You have mentioned a Worldtimer potentially coming up. What makes you think that? I was trying to pursue them to make one fee years back based on the C60 model and unfortunately, I got a rejection. At this time there is not a sports worldtimer other then the Omega AT WT, which will set you back between 7,5-9K 😢

    @HSalamista@HSalamista5 ай бұрын

  • I really like the C65 Aquitaine Bronze - something about the large sapphire crystal, blue bezel and bronze it looks awesome- Christopher Ward is my next watch!

    @gyges5495@gyges54954 ай бұрын

    • Good choice, for sure 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

  • Great analysis. Agree - they’ve hired some great supply chain veterans who expertly decided on ‘make vs buy’ AND chose partners who count hit QE/cost/schedule targets. Their GMT variant that shares the Rolex Exp II Polar look is on my radar; maybe the ice blue 12. PS - one HIGE change the made was getting rid of ‘Christopher Ward’ spelled out on their dial and subbing in the small logo.

    @WestCoastAce27@WestCoastAce273 ай бұрын

  • Totally agree with you re their pricing/purchasing

    @bikerd72@bikerd724 ай бұрын

    • Happy to hear it resonated with you 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

  • This was so intersting and factual. I've actually been considering buying a CW GMT, but the juries still out!

    @mickyp3357@mickyp33574 ай бұрын

  • The bel canto is definitely worth it. I have a large collection of watches and most are worth more than a Christopher Ward. However, the bel canto is currently one of the top 3 favorite watches in my collection (I travel constantly so the sky-dweller is my current everyday watch), it might even be my favorite right now in my collection. When I'm home I'm almost always wearing my bel canto and I have a second one on order for a different color.

    @2011blueman@2011blueman4 ай бұрын

    • Good for you. It is a very nice watch, just not one that speaks to me personally, but I understand why so many appreciate it 😃😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

  • Great video! In terms of fit and finish, which traditional brands are comparable to CW?

    @mdcohen@mdcohen4 ай бұрын

  • I have VC, Patek, Rolex, JLC in my little collection but will definitely consider a CW next. The C60 tide# looks an excellent item. Thanks for opening my eyes and I enjoyed the style of your presentation. Thank you!

    @martinjc9699@martinjc9699Ай бұрын

    • Right on 😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch28 күн бұрын

  • Thank you algorithm gods for suggesting this video. Truly intelligent discussion.

    @styraxopoponax8294@styraxopoponax8294Ай бұрын

    • Thank you for sticking around 😊

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatchАй бұрын

  • I recently purchased the Sandhurst series 2 a month ago and I have to say it’s a great timepiece for the price fit and finish is fantastic…

    @michaelwf3893@michaelwf38935 ай бұрын

    • Great to hear!😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • I have a CW jumping hour watch and love it. It is super accurate and a great design.

    @neo433@neo4335 ай бұрын

    • Very nice! 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • I recently bought their bronze chronometer "Sandhurst" which I think is shown at 2:08. I got it with the bronze bracelet which gives it an overall eye-catching look.

    @davidc5191@davidc51915 ай бұрын

    • I've been on the fence about the same one. Only thing stopping me is the potential for discoloration on my skin because of the bracelet

      @neilabc8167@neilabc81675 ай бұрын

    • It's a great watch... I'm not big on bronze because of the patina that develops, but the watch in general is very nice 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • I got the original sh21 Dress watch with the original logo at the top at 50% off due to the logo change, a great deal.Still working fine after 6-7 years.

    @sandydennylives1392@sandydennylives1392Ай бұрын

  • I am a proud owner of a Trident Pro. The one that came with an orange leather strap. I learned my lesson that leather is not for swimming and had to replace the strap with a stainless bracelet. I was excited to see the new straps made from ocean plastic waste and that there was an orange version that would go so nicely on my watch and be waterproof. I then discovered these were only available in 20 mm not the 22 mm I needed for my watch. I contacted CW to be told they would not be making the orange version I required. A bit crap I thought and I got the impression they were only there to sell new watches and not support existing customers. Before all you righteous idiots out there tell me to get over myself and this is just business let me remind you a good quality time piece should last for generations and the owner is likely to cherish it immensely as I do. I now have a non CW orange leather strap and a non CW orange rubber strap for holidays so my trusty Trident can enjoy the ocean as much as I do.

    @andrewfrost9127@andrewfrost91274 ай бұрын

    • righteous idiot! 😂😂

      @guzz95@guzz953 ай бұрын

  • Agree with your comments and analysis. Great brand. Amazing value for money. Own a Twelve, a Trident 300, and plan to order a Bel Canto Nero soon!

    @miguela.velazquez5027@miguela.velazquez50272 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for taking the time to share 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch2 ай бұрын

  • Even though they did raise their prices since I bought my C63 (by discontinuing their rebate codes), I'd still rate CW pretty highly WRT value for money, quality and finish. I mean... I kinda knew what to expect from countless YT-videos I watched before I bought, but I was still pretty amazed at the level of quality and finish of the watch when I took it out of its box for the first time. The case is super interesting without drawing too much attention to itself, the dial, markers and hands look extremely well done, tolerances are very tight and the on-the-fly adjustable clasp is such a nice feature to have. Besides that, it's probably the thinnest watch I've owned in this depth-rating class and with an SW200/ETA 2824 in the back. All in all I'm very impressed with the brand and I'm thinking about selling a few of my cheaper Swiss stuff to grab me a Trident 300 - although I'm slightly put off by the fact that it has an exhibition case-back, which is a bit of a no-no for me on a diver. Oh, and yes: They could also put a bit more effort into regulation. I've owned a few Steinharts and they all ran better than +5s/d while my CW was more like +18s/d from the factory.

    @1SaG@1SaG2 ай бұрын

    • Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences with CW. IT's helpful for others that stop by the comments 😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch2 ай бұрын

  • CW is killing it as an independent microbrand and not just having an amazing offering but really innovating. The Bel Canto, aventurine and dune collabos are recent bangers. Their achilles heal has always been their branding and logo event if the new itireation is better its not great. All the details like trident etc are great but their best looking doals have no logos.

    @bearasma@bearasma2 ай бұрын

  • I purchased a C65 Acquitaine in January. The watches are exceptional. I just bought my wife a 12 in 36mm.

    @douglascheesman@douglascheesman3 ай бұрын

    • Good choice 😊

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch3 ай бұрын

  • A CW World Timer? Yes, Please! World timers are under-appreciated and offer so much, but are hard to get just right (busy dials, large size, etc.) Nothing better than looking at your wrist, and at a glance, be able to see the time in all the major cities. And being able to track the suns movement throughout the day/night was always fun when I owned one. Please CW, make it so!

    @roamy3605@roamy36055 ай бұрын

    • I own a CWard C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer. Fantastic watch, not sure if its what you are looking for, everyone's taste is different. Its the real deal with a rotating cities of the world disk and in typical CWard fashion a fascinating complication that allows you to spot light one city with a transparent orange marker. I believe they then released a similar version in black that had much better lume, I however prefer the blue previous version. It is on the larger size as typical worldtimers need the real estate to have legible city text at a glance. Check it out, they dont go for very much money either. I would love to see them release a new World Timer but my guess is they would ask for a lot more money now.

      @voidifremoved@voidifremoved5 ай бұрын

    • I think it would be cool if they did, that's for sure.... 😃😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Excellent content and analysis.

    @alwaysbestcareseniorservic1000@alwaysbestcareseniorservic10005 ай бұрын

    • Much appreciated! 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • I latched on to CW quite early and bought their first watch using the in house sh21 movement in a sale for £600. Their success has seen the end of the "sign up" discount of £100 available on all purchases above £500, and I've seen no sign of the mid and year end sales in 2023 which offered some exceptional deals in the past. They're less of a value proposition than they were, as mainstream brands are fighting for sales with huge discounts at present. I own four of their watches all bought at discount in the past so I'm reluctant to pay their present prices.

    @BAF605@BAF6054 ай бұрын

    • Cheapskate!

      @manofelan@manofelan4 ай бұрын

  • Fair point about the "Swiss Made" point but at the very least we can sure that they're adhering to the minimum requirements demanded by Swiss regulations

    @terencekoh6296@terencekoh62965 ай бұрын

  • Thank you!

    @joshuascelsi2237@joshuascelsi22372 ай бұрын

  • I bought my first CW over a decade ago, I still wear them. At the time, they were a true bargain, nowadays it’s ok in terms of value and very good still in terms of quality.

    @iliastsiphlidis4607@iliastsiphlidis46075 ай бұрын

    • Fair point - Times have changed when it comes to pricing 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • Great info! Thank you!

    @VMIyanks04@VMIyanks0429 күн бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it! 😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch26 күн бұрын

  • This is an excellent video 🙏

    @paulleach3462@paulleach34622 ай бұрын

    • Glad you enjoyed it 😊

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch2 ай бұрын

  • Really nice video - I agree they’ve done a great job in brand positioning and marketing and have enough sparkle (eg Bel Canto) to impress watch nerds !

    @edwardwood5757@edwardwood57574 ай бұрын

    • Thanks and yes the BC has really moved the needle for them 😀😀

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch4 ай бұрын

  • I only got into watches over the last year or so and it was the Bel Canto that did it! A KZhead about it popped up on my feed and I thought it was really different and interesting. I have one in order and I’m really looking forward to getting it. I’ve subsequently started getting into the watch world much more and I’m really enjoying it. You can blame CW for sending another one down the rabbit hole! Before, I was happy to have a watch, any watch, it just needed to be aesthetically pleasing. Now, I need to know case size and material, lug width, movement details, etc, and the word ‘collection’ keeps popping into my head…….

    @sdy30@sdy304 ай бұрын

  • Mike French is a huge Everton fan, and they are now an Everton FC sponsor. That's a huge premiership club, ans CW's name is on the pitchside digital hoardings during televised games. So they are definitely moving into mainstream marketing. I've found their support and shipping services impeccable, and I live in the USA, they even paid entirely for shipping costs and repair on a watch that my step son smashed in a skateboard crash...

    @alasterjordan1197@alasterjordan1197Ай бұрын

  • I really like thier new moonphase with aventurine dial, and if possible i would love a black dial Bel-Canto

    @markhondaturbo@markhondaturbo5 ай бұрын

    • Curious to see the moonphase in the metal and see if it holds up to scrutiny.... 😃😃

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatch5 ай бұрын

  • My first CW watch was DRB1 88/500 limited. Live your Vid

    @whateverrrrrr123@whateverrrrrr1233 күн бұрын

    • Thanks 😊

      @Mike.thiswatchthatwatch@Mike.thiswatchthatwatchКүн бұрын
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