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Would Christopher Ward GMT scratch the Rolex Explorer II itch?
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2024
- In this video, I am comparing The Rolex Explorer II 16570 and the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT. These two watches are highly praised by the watch community but let's find out if this Christopher Ward can scratch that inch for the Rolex Explorer II Polar? Also when I was working on the video something strange happened to the Christoper Ward watch.
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I think CW has its own design here, and I like it better than the Rolex
One of the biggest mistakes any watch collector can make is to buy a watch that isn’t the watch you really want thinking it will “scratch the itch”. It will cost you more in the long run. Just get the one you really want.
The issue is you can't wear a Rolex confortably when traveling to many countries or areas, it's too risky. The CW is a perfect cheap travel companion, stress free
I can attest to that. I forgot my sister's advice never to use an expensive watch when traveling. I got robbed in Madrid. Had I known, I should have worn my Casio Duro. LOL.@@divertiti
The vast majority of the world could never afford an 8 thousand dollar watch…your comment is quite patronizing
"just get the watch you really want"?
Just like that?
For a lot of (most) normal income people the CW at ~£1000 is attainable, and wearable.
£8k on an Explorer 2 isn't a realistic amount to spend on a watch, and an Explorer 2 really is close to entry level in the Rolex world.
Virtually everyone would prefer a bigger house, in a nicer area, a better car etc. watches are no different.
That's why I bought the Christopher Ward as it's the one I really wanted.
Too bad you didn't mention the 60 month warranty the CW has.
My Sealander stopped working out of the blue too! I sent it back to CW and they fixed it at no cost to me, but it was gone about three months. Haven't had any other issues with it since.
Thanks. It’s interesting. Did they say what was wrong?
I had the Sealander GMT and got rid of it after getting my Pelagos 39 and Explorer 1 because they got all the wrist time…now CW released the Sealander GMT in 36mm and I want one again, such nice design and functionality in 36mm, I need one!
I am curious about the 36 mm version also.
36mm is a lady's watch
@@thegorn that’s what all insecure men say that think the size of their watch says anything about masculinity.
34-36mm has been the standard size for men for decades, the trend of wearing oversized watches only began in the 2010s and is in its dying phase again which seems to scare people like you. The market shows that men want smaller watches again, they’re just more comfortable on the wrist and the fact that multiple presidents and fat wristed people like Tony Soprano wore 36mm is prove that it says nothing about being a man or a woman.
If you truly were a man you wouldn’t care about the size of other people’s watches, like I said, the fact that you do and consider it a “woman’s watch” speaks volumes about your own insecurities, no offense, just an observation. Go hit the gym and get those testosterone levels up if you wanna talk about being a man, maybe you wouldn’t need to compensate with the size of your watch then. ;)
CW has one of the best warranty programs in the watch business, 5 years. The watch just stopped after one year of ownership I'd be contacting CW and they would be taking care of the issue no questions asked. Love both watches you made some good observations.
On the 'vintage' Explorer II, the bracelet, the small hour markers and the red GMT hand are not my thing. The design of the current Explorer II is better in my opinion, but I tried it on and it's way too chunky, so I don't have an Explorer II itch and I'll probably go for the CW.
The 42mm Explorer 2 wears horribly
if it’s stopped working and you’ve only had it one year, it’s still under warranty. Send it back and they will mend it or replace it for you.
Would the Explorer II cure the itch for a CW, a more original design from a more respectful brand?
Unlikely. It would be hard to look yourself in the mirror if you bought a Rolex Explorer II - you'd feel like a right sucker, and also a massive douchebag. Not recommended for anyone to do, unless they are massive suckers and douchebags.
If I had the money & did alot of speleology, then the Rolex ( with the new clasp).
The surrender of the C.W. is a concern. I am/ was (?) thinking of purchasing another one of their watches. I hope the issue gets resolved quickly.
The new Explorer is amazing but a bit too big for me. I hope this is an isolated to me incident with the CW. Will make a follow up video when the issue will be resolved.
No, the CW should just stand as its own watch.
0:23 "...this watch is from 2022 which means *the watch is quite old* and can be considered as new vintage..." WHAT?
I think he meant 2002. Rather than 2022
I like the CW.
The Christopher Ward is very different animal to the Rolex Explorer II. It's like saying every black car draws inspiration from a model T Ford. The CW Sealander 63 GMT has more in common with Grand Seiko than Rolex.
There’s a finite amount of designs and colors and there will be similarities. Its not reasonable to say no one else can have a white dial watch with a bezel because Rolex has one. This is just CWs white dial watch.
The explorer one is a timeless design. Explorer 2 looks unbalanced and Christopher Ward’s iteration of this GMT is much more attractive
The CW needed a thicker bezel and less empty real estate on the dial. Would be a banger.
I have one and I disagree. Dimensions and proportions are perfect.
CW does beautiful watches. But they have quality issues way too often. I've heard and read about several different occasions. I've got two issues with my own CW watch too.
They have a 5 year warranty, did you send it back?
For the first time, yes. They said that there was a problem with a crystal gasket, thats why water had got inside the watch. Customer support charged money for replacement, because their widely known 5 year warranty covers a movement only. It is said in terms and conditions. I wrote a complaint to their CEO, after that they fixed it for free. In addition, they fixed small movement issue, that I did not consider as an issue at all, although it was from the very beginning.
Then was a second leakage during simple swimming (same was the first time), even though I had checked a water resistance at a reputable watch service and it was 150 m. Considering the first experience with customer service, I preferred to fix it for my money locally.
Now my opinion is that CW just selling watches and provides only warranty from their movement supplier, the rest isn't bothering them at all. @@hemantishwaran5741
@@hemantishwaran5741 You don't just "send it back". The process is utterly painful.
@@thegorn I sent a watch back to them. Could not have been easier
The only difference is the brand.
*Let's be real*
Paying an extra £7000 for a logo is one of those strange human behaviours that you either accept or your don't.
There are more differences beside the brand.
If you compared the 2 you would see the difference in the finishing.
Rolex is pretty much perfect
The movement of the Rolex is slightly better. The finishing is slightly better. Is it 10x the price better? No effing way. 1.5x better... at best. Rolex is WAY overpriced for what it is.
what frame are those classes you are wearing? :-)
Sellita shenanigans
The CW would scratch the itch temporarily, but after several months Rolex would be pulling your strings once again.
lol! no.
The rolex has completely different proportions
No
How dare you yo compare the two… one is certified… shame on you!
Well yeah, but all of my CW watches (including the CW Trident 600 #Tide (which actually is COSC certified) all actually run within COSC specs on my timegrapher..
You might just as well buy a blatant chinese Rolex copy.
It can only be better than this bland pseudo-Explorer. The name sounds like a hairdressers product line, a men's shoe company or Daniel Wellington's cousin😆
Nah. I have a CW C63 Sealander GMT 39mm. Several years before that, I had my heart set on a Rolex Explorer II white dial current model (42mm). My best friend got one. I was so disappointed when I checked it. Wears like a dog. Flat and floppy. Enormous lug to lug. Looks dumb on his wrist. Looks even worse on mine. I absolutely hate that watch. But I like the white gloss dial with steel bezel and a pop of orange aesthetic, plus I like the GMT functionality. When I got my CW watch - man I was so happy. I would never trade it for a Rolex, or any clone of the Rolex would would be the same issues, but with less quality. I pity the fool who buys Rolex, or Rolex clone.