They could have put a hardness coating on the grade 2 titanium, which scratches easily. Zelos does it for 1/3rd of the price Also they´ve put a male end link on the bracelet, rather than a female end link, so will wear bigger than it needs to on the titanium bracelet. Spent a long time on the lume, but missed a couple of smaller points which would keep the watch looking better longer and improve wearability.
I am waiting for mine, so excited! Got my c60 bronze few months ago, can’t even describe how good the watch is. Expecting nothing less from this one! I am a bit stressed tho, never got a metal bracelet before, measured my wrist and it was 17cm, so ordered a 17,5cm bracelet, hopefully it gonna fit 🥶🤞🤞🤞
check out the hanhart aeresphere diver ltd edition .300m helium valve 2 models in a limited no of 150 each .on the blue hook nato its stunning to wear and at £1200 it to me is hard to beat
A couple of years ago CW was selling a C60 Elite 1000 (that’s 3 times the WR of Lumiere) for roughly $1100 USD on discount, also titanium, also an escape valve. It was 15mm thick, but it did everything for less money and it was arguably less garish than this thing. But whatever floats your boat. CW is raising prices on skinned off-the-shelf Selitta movements. Hardly a fair comparison with Longines or Tudor.
The Tudor just has a Kinissi movement inside it, just like a Brietling. What Longines just has is a dressed up ETA inside it. The fact the Swatch group own both Longines and ETA might be helping here.
Don't get put off by what your told. C/W have a very good after sales department. I have just returned a watch with a mechanical problem. It was sorted free of charge in very good time, no fuss or cost to me. I've been collecting C/W now for 5 years and have never had a problem. I have returned watches for service also with no problems. The only thing they lack is a polishing service that said I have had 2 watches recased so are basically new for much less than Rolex would charge for a case polish.
Their customer service absolutely sucks. I bought a watch and tried to return it. 5 emails in 4 weeks and no response. I had to sell it privately for a loss. Worst customer service ever for a company who makes very nice watches for a fair price. This might prevent me from buying again unless they provide me a discount for the poor customer service .
A lot of assumptions. My cousin (in law) has a pelagos so I’m quite familiar with it. It’s an interesting watch with really great lume but kind of one note like a lot of monochromatic divers. I have yet to see the Lumiere in person since it just came out. I’m too small a channel for them to send me watches haha. Part of the whole “better” aspect is taking the price into consideration.
@@theONEwatches713 One was kind of a given and the other was a question, but a bit assumptive maybe. Sorry dude I just don't like badmouthing better watches, especially just from pictures and brands marketing spiel. We are going to have to agree to disagree on that last part about better. Wouldn't a $300 Helm beat the CW under that system? I think the CW looks great, the best yet for me, but it's not Pelagos level I imagine. Have thought of selling a Pelagos and getting one though Haha All the best with your channel ; )
@@theONEwatches713 British design, swiss made, but us prices are much lower than in Europe! Either CW is loosing money in the US of A, or steeling consumers in Europe (or both)! Anyway, Thank you for your reply and nice review by the way!
@@theONEwatches713 yes, but not this particular one. It’s a really nice watch, but at $2500, it’s competing against much more established brands, and frankly nicer watches that have much better resale value. Longines is one example.
Please understand a Cosc Sellita 300 is not a cheap movement, ask most watchmakers repair people how good this movement is. It’s used as the base for IWC watches and many others. The ETA 2892 was the base for previous generations Omegas . If a Sellita 200 basic costs about £100 this movement will be upwards £400 . It’s the King of mass market movements.
@@theONEwatches713it's not that I'm not into it but to review a watch you just have to get it in hand...feel it...wear it...get to know it. Then it becomes objective rather than subjective in nature. There is a lot of hype about this brand and having bought and returned their 36mm GMT I'm not convinced. But that is my objective take.
Ok. You are wrong. The lume numerals look plasticky cheap, and the logo puts that on very clear display. This watch should be their lowest price point watch, not their second most expensive offering to the Bel Canto.
Agree - it looks like one of the “Ice Watch” watches you can get for £50! Christopher Ward really insulting their customer base here with their revised pricing.
Best watch under 2k? Perfect watch? Dude, the watch was just released like two days ago, so how could you possibly come up with those opinions already? Selitta movements are prone to the helicopter rotor issue, so no watch containing that shoddy movement is perfect. Also, most grades of Selitta aren’t much to look at, so why they put an exhibition caseback on this watch is beyond me. With that said, I love the lume block indicies, the size proportions, and the titanium case (even though they copied Tudor).
I get what you’re saying. I’m just posing questions and thoughts to discuss. I’m taking it that you’re a no on is it a perfect watch. Where are you at with the “best” under $2k watch? Can be a little above.
I got to hold one of these. It blew me away. Love it.
That’s great to hear. Which is your favorite color?
I only saw the Orange in the metal, not a color I normally go for but it was amazing. I’d probably choose the dark gray myself though.
I really want this watch. I've been looking at a few of their watches, and this one has shot to the top of the list for me.
It’s unique but in a cool way.
Same here!
Wish the dark gray was slightly darker. Same with the blue... its too feminine of a shade
They could have put a hardness coating on the grade 2 titanium, which scratches easily. Zelos does it for 1/3rd of the price Also they´ve put a male end link on the bracelet, rather than a female end link, so will wear bigger than it needs to on the titanium bracelet. Spent a long time on the lume, but missed a couple of smaller points which would keep the watch looking better longer and improve wearability.
Agreed on the hardness coating!
Nice review. This is a good addition to the CW catalog. I don’t understand all the hate in the comments. Perhaps some (xxx) fanboys are triggered!
Thank you. People like to hate. Is what it is hahaha.
I think this is the next great thing from C/W and i can't wait to go the C/W towers to by mine.
I am waiting for mine, so excited! Got my c60 bronze few months ago, can’t even describe how good the watch is. Expecting nothing less from this one!
I am a bit stressed tho, never got a metal bracelet before, measured my wrist and it was 17cm, so ordered a 17,5cm bracelet, hopefully it gonna fit 🥶🤞🤞🤞
Congrats. Worst case you can use the extra links to have more put onto the bracelet. I’m sure it’s going to fit perfectly though.
Will it ever be offered with a date?
I hope not
lol yea I feel that way also. I understand people wanting a date but I have my phone and the date often disrupts the symmetry of the dial.
@@theONEwatches713100% this!
check out the hanhart aeresphere diver ltd edition .300m helium valve 2 models in a limited no of 150 each .on the blue hook nato its stunning to wear and at £1200 it to me is hard to beat
A couple of years ago CW was selling a C60 Elite 1000 (that’s 3 times the WR of Lumiere) for roughly $1100 USD on discount, also titanium, also an escape valve. It was 15mm thick, but it did everything for less money and it was arguably less garish than this thing. But whatever floats your boat. CW is raising prices on skinned off-the-shelf Selitta movements. Hardly a fair comparison with Longines or Tudor.
@@mybrainlikesthings very interesting and keen observation on your side !
Agree mate prefer the older c60 got one and love it
The Tudor just has a Kinissi movement inside it, just like a Brietling.
What Longines just has is a dressed up ETA inside it. The fact the Swatch group own both Longines and ETA might be helping here.
I’ve just bought a Longines from the “Masters Collection” yet I’m still going to buy one of these!
I'd like to purchase the watch, however I've heard that their customer service is lacking.
Don't get put off by what your told. C/W have a very good after sales department. I have just returned a watch with a mechanical problem. It was sorted free of charge in very good time, no fuss or cost to me. I've been collecting C/W now for 5 years and have never had a problem. I have returned watches for service also with no problems. The only thing they lack is a polishing service that said I have had 2 watches recased so are basically new for much less than Rolex would charge for a case polish.
Their customer service absolutely sucks. I bought a watch and tried to return it. 5 emails in 4 weeks and no response. I had to sell it privately for a loss. Worst customer service ever for a company who makes very nice watches for a fair price. This might prevent me from buying again unless they provide me a discount for the poor customer service .
I returned a watch last week for a refund and it was pretty smooth. No issues
Same here 4-5 times no issues witch customer service along with maintenance he is just trying to get some attention
Grade 2 titanium will scratch up crazy
Don't wear it as a beater and you will be fine.😊
From what I’ve read these scratches can be removed relatively easily with a certain kind of eraser, unlike the scratches in steel.
So you have not had one on your wrist or even seen one, yet say its better than a Pelagos??!!
Have you had a Pelagos?
A lot of assumptions. My cousin (in law) has a pelagos so I’m quite familiar with it. It’s an interesting watch with really great lume but kind of one note like a lot of monochromatic divers. I have yet to see the Lumiere in person since it just came out. I’m too small a channel for them to send me watches haha. Part of the whole “better” aspect is taking the price into consideration.
@@theONEwatches713 One was kind of a given and the other was a question, but a bit assumptive maybe.
Sorry dude I just don't like badmouthing better watches, especially just from pictures and brands marketing spiel.
We are going to have to agree to disagree on that last part about better.
Wouldn't a $300 Helm beat the CW under that system?
I think the CW looks great, the best yet for me, but it's not Pelagos level I imagine.
Have thought of selling a Pelagos and getting one though Haha
All the best with your channel ; )
Half the price ha ha ha
Great advert but do you know where we can go for a review of the watch? 2K for a Christopher Ward? It's still a Christopher ward 😂
So what to buy for 2k with great brand history, great QC, great movement and similar specs like titanium
€2,625.00 with bracelet; €2,175.00 with strap. Far from under €2.000,00!
US prices must be different. On rubber it is $1,975….. under $2k.
@@theONEwatches713
British design, swiss made, but us prices are much lower than in Europe! Either CW is loosing money in the US of A, or steeling consumers in Europe (or both)!
Anyway, Thank you for your reply and nice review by the way!
They are nice, but CW pricing is moving into a pricing category that I don’t think they belong.
Just curious. Have you seen a CW watch in person? I finally got my hands on their gmt (video coming soon) and I think it’s priced very competitively.
@@theONEwatches713 yes, but not this particular one. I really like it… just not at $2500.
@@theONEwatches713 yes, but not this particular one. It’s a really nice watch, but at $2500, it’s competing against much more established brands, and frankly nicer watches that have much better resale value. Longines is one example.
2k for a selita dosnt feel like good value but very cool watch.
Please understand a Cosc Sellita 300 is not a cheap movement, ask most watchmakers repair people how good this movement is. It’s used as the base for IWC watches and many others. The ETA 2892 was the base for previous generations Omegas . If a Sellita 200 basic costs about £100 this movement will be upwards £400 . It’s the King of mass market movements.
Definitely is cool. The watch uses the chronometer grade Selitta, which is the best and not commonly used to save money.
I just bought a Sinn U2 which uses a Sellita SW330-1 and it was over $3000
Give me a plain black on black , I don’t want any of this fume dial BS!
Hahaha I can relate for sure. I wear and own far too much black.
I have to disagree. This is an advert not a review?
Just me being excited about a cool unique watch. Is it the hour markers that you’re not into or just the whole look of the watch?
@@theONEwatches713it's not that I'm not into it but to review a watch you just have to get it in hand...feel it...wear it...get to know it. Then it becomes objective rather than subjective in nature. There is a lot of hype about this brand and having bought and returned their 36mm GMT I'm not convinced. But that is my objective take.
They should have made the 12 hour marker a solid triangle. The way it is now, looks like a toy.
That’s an interesting thought and would look good.
It’s called a razor, bro…look into it.
Ok. You are wrong. The lume numerals look plasticky cheap, and the logo puts that on very clear display. This watch should be their lowest price point watch, not their second most expensive offering to the Bel Canto.
The dial and hands are so ugly
They are definitely different that’s for sure.
You are wrong.
He asked for it 😂
Markers and handset looks very cheap to me. Looks like a toy. Not my cup of tea.
Same as pelagos's
@@tacuazinful not a fan of the Pelagos but this is worst.
Agree - it looks like one of the “Ice Watch” watches you can get for £50! Christopher Ward really insulting their customer base here with their revised pricing.
@@RockLobster223 And the ptetended-expert RUclipsrs who claim it's beautiful 🤡
Not feeling this either…
Best watch under 2k? Perfect watch? Dude, the watch was just released like two days ago, so how could you possibly come up with those opinions already? Selitta movements are prone to the helicopter rotor issue, so no watch containing that shoddy movement is perfect. Also, most grades of Selitta aren’t much to look at, so why they put an exhibition caseback on this watch is beyond me.
With that said, I love the lume block indicies, the size proportions, and the titanium case (even though they copied Tudor).
I get what you’re saying. I’m just posing questions and thoughts to discuss. I’m taking it that you’re a no on is it a perfect watch. Where are you at with the “best” under $2k watch? Can be a little above.
The SW300 certainly isn’t a “shoddy” movement. If you don’t know anything about watches, probably best to not expose your ignorance publicly.
Overpriced for a watch equipped with SW300 movement...
There are different grades available on the SW300. CW uses the best; the Chronometer grade.
@@theONEwatches713 it does not justify its price tag!
@@theONEwatches713 Cool watch but Pelagos is in a different league.
@@kemalcanocak it should be for twice the price.
I am sure you saw this coming. You're WRONG. And i can prove it to you. A few names come to mind. I'll give you just one: LACO.
I love Laco. Own one and fighting the temptation not to get the newer limited edition green dial they came out with. I like your taste.
You are wrong. While this is a great lookinh watch there are many great watches under $2400 which is the cost of the bracelet version.
Oris is amazing in that price. It’s a tough price range to be in. Lots of great brands. I like that CW is being different at least.
Your wrong
Overrated. QC issues. 'nuff said.
I had as many problems with Rolex when I could get them as I have had with C/W. There a great watch well priced I think.😊