Christopher Ward Watches
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Andyk
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You have excellent taste, Andy
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Gary687
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Thought I might chuck my opinion in here seeing as I have a few watches in my collection, including a couple of Christopher Ward ones....
I was following the development of the CW line when I read an early article about Mr.Ward and his reasoning behind developing his own line of watches so it's something I'm familiar with. Octane mag did a small review about 2 years ago on one of his watches and thought very highly of them so a bit of online research, YouTube videos from owners, watch site reviews etc convinced me to take the plunge...and I ended up doing it once for me, once for the Mrs and when my mate saw them (another watch aficionado) he bought one too....and I am on the hunt for my second one now!
The models we all have are brilliant generally but when you think of what you get for the money it really is astounding. Christopher Ward is at pains to point out (quite rightly too IMO) that he uses the same movements as much, much more expensive 'brand name' watches and the only difference between the 2 is really the lack of glossy outlets, huge advertising (although recently I've noticed full page stuff in Top Gear magazine) and not sponsoring movie stars!
I feel I can comment objectively about this as I have a collection of watches running into double figures - some of which are these big name brands and cost many times as much - and can compare these items directly and would not hesitate in buying another if the design took my fancy. As I say, I love my one and can only offer comment on the actual models we have but I would not hesitate (and have done several times in the past) to recommend these watches to anyone.....I have no affiliation in any shape or form to the brand but really enjoy the thought of having a beautifully-made watch on my wrist with the same 'heart' as a watch costing 10 times as much!!!!
Treat yourself guys - you won't regret it....
Gary
Thought I might chuck my opinion in here seeing as I have a few watches in my collection, including a couple of Christopher Ward ones....
I was following the development of the CW line when I read an early article about Mr.Ward and his reasoning behind developing his own line of watches so it's something I'm familiar with. Octane mag did a small review about 2 years ago on one of his watches and thought very highly of them so a bit of online research, YouTube videos from owners, watch site reviews etc convinced me to take the plunge...and I ended up doing it once for me, once for the Mrs and when my mate saw them (another watch aficionado) he bought one too....and I am on the hunt for my second one now!
The models we all have are brilliant generally but when you think of what you get for the money it really is astounding. Christopher Ward is at pains to point out (quite rightly too IMO) that he uses the same movements as much, much more expensive 'brand name' watches and the only difference between the 2 is really the lack of glossy outlets, huge advertising (although recently I've noticed full page stuff in Top Gear magazine) and not sponsoring movie stars!
I feel I can comment objectively about this as I have a collection of watches running into double figures - some of which are these big name brands and cost many times as much - and can compare these items directly and would not hesitate in buying another if the design took my fancy. As I say, I love my one and can only offer comment on the actual models we have but I would not hesitate (and have done several times in the past) to recommend these watches to anyone.....I have no affiliation in any shape or form to the brand but really enjoy the thought of having a beautifully-made watch on my wrist with the same 'heart' as a watch costing 10 times as much!!!!
Treat yourself guys - you won't regret it....
Gary
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Yes, they are rare & exclusive but I'm looking forward to getting my first one. My sister is after one too so word is spreading
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That's a great endorsement Gary & I too have been following the press that has been generated on them. I heard Chris Evans talking about them some time ago so he clearly likes a good watch as well as the odd half decent car!
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Hi all
Please see my avatar! I can concur being an owner of a CW C7 Rapide. They are excellent quality and relatively rare as a lot of the designs are limited to only 500. The latest is a Ltd Campbell 'Bluebird'. Check out the watch and then the car.Even the back is a replica of the wheels!
Gary
Put one on your Christmas list! I am a fan and not linked in anyway
Please see my avatar! I can concur being an owner of a CW C7 Rapide. They are excellent quality and relatively rare as a lot of the designs are limited to only 500. The latest is a Ltd Campbell 'Bluebird'. Check out the watch and then the car.Even the back is a replica of the wheels!
Gary
Put one on your Christmas list! I am a fan and not linked in anyway
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You have excellent taste, Andy
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Had it seviced 2 years ago, when it came back after a bill of £550 it lost 5 mins a week but the odd thing was it would be ok for 3 days then go walkabout timewise.
Got it as a 21st prezzy, anyway I can always ask someone the time if an approx wont do.
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Bought my son a Tag for his 21st, I can always get the time from him.
A bit put off Breightling because Travolta looks like the complete uphill gardener in the ads now they have the cultural ambassador for football poncing in one. .
Anyway I,m surrounded by time, its on the phone, in the car, on the tablet and every other word on the wireless tells you the bloody time. And I'm still always late.........happy days