Christopher Ward: Are they really worth it?

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.

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[watchalot]

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

[VmanStudioz]

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.

[thegorn]

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.

[charliethang]

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 👍🏻👍🏻

[odyssey]

It is not cheep the others are expensive

[PeterZandorff]

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!

[NotoriousK_I_T]

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

[alanwayte]

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....❤❤

[dannysimenauer]

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 YouTube. 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.

[boatdetective]

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.

[christopherstombaugh]

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

[bloomsburgarts]

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.

[robbroome]

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

[steveb]

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

[stigg]

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!!

[travlishallingquest]

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

[thomasballenger]

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.

[kamelthorn]

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.

[toddw]

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. 😂

[LymanPhillips]

I was at a stoplight the other day and glanced at my CW vintage diver on my wrist and admired how the bracelet smoothly transitioned from the case to wrap around my wrist, how the indices sparkled in the sunlight and how the lightcatcher case added a certain lightness to the whole package. I fell in love with it again. Plus I got it on a sale for cheap!