I totally plan on getting the 40mm version in white as soon as I can! I had already planned on buying the bracelet separately to avoid the customs charges. For anyone who doesn't know, if you don't go over $800, you don't have to pay customs, so you'll actually come out about $100 ahead. There is also a 10% discount floating around you can use on the bracelet as well to save a little more! Great review as always, Rob!
I bought the 40mm in blue with the bracelet and the blue/orange rubber strap. Fantastic watch! I've worn it every day for the past two weeks and can't get enough of it. My first CW. I never liked their logo being their name. But love the new logo and the new watch! The micro adjust took a little getting used to, but once I learned the "trick" it works great. I love being able to resize as my wrist swells and shrinks from day to day or sometimes, hour to hour.
@@mariog7213 I have the older C60 in 42 and it works but you're right, the 42 can really weigh you down, especially on bracelet. New ones are thinner though so maybe its fine either way
CW seem to have now solved all my issues I had. 38hr Power reserve is a little meh for me but for under £600ish you can't argue. retains its value as well.
CW won't have any trouble selling these. Although the power reserve isn't anything to get excited about, I like the choice of the SW200-1 for this. It's a good quality movement, though I've heard it's best to wind it manually only until it starts to run, then set it & let the automatic works wind it. That's what I prefer to do with automatics anyway.
I am looking at Oris for their power reserve movements above 60hrs.. I know Oris has a different style of watch making but their movements are rivaling more expensive brands at half of the price.
I am long standing fan of Christopher Ward, having owned 5 or 6 pieces, including the Trident Pro 600 plus the one you’ve reviewed here, again in 42mm. Great review and solid products. Why hankering for an Omega SMP 300 white face diver has somewhat decreased. Great review Rob
Awesome watch! I do wish CW will offer a higher end version equip with their in-house 5 days PR COSC movt. and still maintain the same case thickness. That would be a killer!
I have four CW watches (so far) and they get the more wrist time than any other watch in my collection. The best value you can get IMO. I think they should get more praise for their straps and bracelets too. Just got the tropic rubber for my C65. It is awesome!
@@danielmelendez9943 The C65 Super compressor is my favorite and the one I wear the most. It’s mainly the design language and dimensions that sets it above the others. It happens to be the most accurate too, which is nice.
This looks interesting. How would you say it compares to a Mido Ocean Star 200c at their similar price points? The 40mm case size wins it for the CW, for me at least
I had to order one. Im a sucker for a white dial and with the new thinner bezel created by the addition of that thin metal ring between it and the crystal, to me that just does it for me. Splash of orange with that orange strap. Bam, what a great look. Plus the thinner case, which is something I like about my Steinharts. Plus plus, the date at the 6. Thanks Rob for costing me more money lol
I was looking at a few of there newer watches.. I like what CW does at a very fair price point.. I've gotten emails in the past and just recently signed up for there Loop magazine but I've never got a discount code from them.. If I did get the $125 off code I would buy this same watch immediately. But I think I would do the 40mm Can someone help me with how to get that $125 off discount.. I would greatly appreciate it.. Greg
@greg - Autumn 2022 promo codes, valid through October 31: UK - 100LOUPE26, £100 off purchases of £500 or more US - 125LOUPE26, $125 off purchases of $625 or more EU - 120LOUPE26, €120 off purchases of €600 or more AU - 170LOUPE26, AUD170 off purchases of AUD850 or more CA - 170LOUPE26, CAD170 off purchases of CAD850 or more CH - 125LOUPE26, SFr125 off purchases of SFr625 or more SG - 180LOUPE26, SGD180 off purchases of SGD900 or more HK - 1000LOUPE26, HKD1000 off purchases of HKD5000 or more
Gary, Thank you.. I chicked the watch to pre-order.. Filled in all my info.. All the way til it waa time to click the payment button.. There was no place at all to add a discount or code.. I tried it 3 different times.. What am I doing wrong... Or missing... Thank you again for your help... Blessings Greg
Greg - Don't know why you thanked Gary, I posted all of the codes first! 😉 Once you're logged into your account on the site and add the watch to your cart, on the Shopping Bag page on the right under Order Summary there's a space marked "Add a promo code" where you enter 125LOUPE26 and click the Add button. It then deducts $125 from your order as you proceed. This's how it appears on a PC, if you're having a problem on a phone or other device you may not be seeing the full screen so try it on a PC. Good luck! - Bill
Yeah, I think the current light catcher case that's on this model is pretty much as perfect as you can get. I can't imagine seeing any real significant improvements over where they have right now. I had to go with the white dial version, also. But, in 40 mm. It's too bad they don't offer the orange rubber strap for the smaller versions. Only for the 42 mm. As such, I went with the hybrid strap with the watch and with the $125 off. And, ordered the bracelet separately. Got to have the bracelet with this watch also. Additionally, I believe the newest version of this bracelet has an even greater taper to about 16mm as well which is nice.
RR and you mentioned that you received a $125 discount for the Loupe magazine but I didn't get that - what am I missing? I'm sure I didn't do something right. Thoughts?
@@SeniorChief.24-7 it's hidden in the middle of the magazine, I think. Just use 125Loup26. If I got it wrong, look at RR's previous video unboxing of this watch... Or, I think it may have been shown in the recent Monday live chat (not today's).. last week Monday
@@khronokraze Thank you for the quick response. Unfortunately, that code didn't work and a review of the unboxing video leads me to believe it must have been mentioned in the live chat.
@@SeniorChief.24-7 the code isn't anything special. It's all the same. Isn't user specific. If you've used it before recently, then, it won't let you use more than once. Otherwise, not sure if there's a limitation . May have to spend a certain amount of $$. I mean you can get $125 off of a sub $100 item... Maybe not even if it's like $300 cause it'll be too big a discount proportionately
You said it was like 810 with the strap. I’m in the US and it’s like 850-865 for the different hybrid/tide straps. If you use the 125 coupon it comes to 802.90 after my local state tax. Do you know if I’d have to pay duties cos of that 2.90 over 800? I have a 7” wrist and kinda wanting a 40mm. The site says the 42mm is like the same weight though (both lighter than the C60 Ti Elite…which to me…they kinda shot them selves in the foot there cos you can get a lighter watch for about 400 usd cheaper). Either way…great looking watch. I too didn’t *mind the logo at 9…but this is better.
Wish they left the less crammed / numbered bezel of the pro 600 or at least give us that option. I don't know if the steel bezel rim was necessary or would give more shine tbh. It reminds me of the older planet ocean.
Import duties/taxes apply to watches ≧$800USD. From The Truth About Watches, “Customs and Border Patrol charges a 3% import tax on the first $1000 beyond the $800 exemption. They charge 6.5% on any amount above the first grand.”
RR: You mentioned that you received a $125 discount from the Loupe magazine sign-up but I didn't get that - anyone else have that issue? I'm asking because prior to this video I was looking at this very watch (pre-production still) and I had it in the cart and something told me to search for a discount code which, oddly enough, led me to this video. I thought it was amazing that I was about to buy it and the video dropped. But sadly, no discount offer. Thoughts?
Autumn 2022 promo codes, valid through October 31: UK - 100LOUPE26, £100 off purchases of £500 or more US - 125LOUPE26, $125 off purchases of $625 or more EU - 120LOUPE26, €120 off purchases of €600 or more AU - 170LOUPE26, AUD170 off purchases of AUD850 or more CA - 170LOUPE26, CAD170 off purchases of CAD850 or more CH - 125LOUPE26, SFr125 off purchases of SFr625 or more SG - 180LOUPE26, SGD180 off purchases of SGD900 or more HK - 1000LOUPE26, HKD1000 off purchases of HKD5000 or more
I am getting the 38mm black on a bracelet from customs tomorrow (EU). Had a hard time choosing a color but I already have a white Sealander so... I dunno :D I hope I picked right, if not, I'll need another one.
42mm is a big watch, specially if worn with a suit. I have a Rolex GMT II coke dial, and the size and bracelet are perfect. anything bigger is uncomfortable. I agree that the white is amazing, if am going for white the other choice is the Omega seamaster 300 white face but the PRICE, is just a out of my reach now. I think CW is a bit more reasonable, I do wear my watches a lot, so I do appreciate the warranty! I am looking forward to getting mine on 40mm.
Bong or no bong, CW's logo is a combination of the British and Swiss flags. Designed in Great Britain, manufactured with Swiss components. Great concept, cool logo. It's show time.
Christopher Ward watches are a waste of your money. It’s a wanna be British brand that does not understand design. Ugly, unoriginal models. They are not expensive , but then by the time you service the watch a couple of times throughout its lifetime you’ve spent the same amount as on the watch. And I don’t understand the fascination of owning a mechanical watch with a mass produced movement that does not cost much more than a good high torque quartz movement . If you want an automatic watch , save up and buy a good pre owned automatic watch from a major brand . This just screams I want a nice automatic watch but can’t or won’t spend the coin on one with a better movement from a big brand with history .I’d rather wear a Citizen diver Promaster 200 Eco drive. No need for expensive servicing , no need for battery replacement , better design in my opinion and a LOT cheaper . If you ve got the coin I’d get a pre owned late 90’s early 2000’s Rolex Submariner date or no date for around 10 grand . If you can’t afford 10 grand , stick to Solar or battery powered quartz, until you have the money .
For starters, some people don't have the money to buy a second-hand watch nor do they want to. Part of the pleasure is owning your first automatic watch, your comments come across as condescending and out of touch. Secondly many people who own watches from big brands also own CW's, I like the design, clearly many others do also. I have a Rolex DateJust, Submariner , Breitling Chronomat but I still love the CW brand, it's amazing value for money. It's a shame that people feel the need to disparage those that don't have £10k to spend on a watch and try to discourage them from enjoying automatic watches at a price point they can afford. It costs nothing to be nice.
Looking at the landscape of automatic dive watches this really is standout in terms of thinness, different size options/colors, dive spec, quick release bracelet, and engraving option. There really isn’t any other watch that offers these things up or downmarket. I ordered this watch with my son’s name and birth date engraved and will give it to him when he’s ready. It really is a cool watch on its own merits.
$125 discount. 125Loupe26. Rob is correct. Buy the watch with the strap using the $125 discount code and avoid paying the import fee. Then buy the bracelet separately using the MOD10 10% discount code.
