The quality of every frame of this video is outstanding. Congratulations on every second of it , it really makes the watch shine almost as good as up front. I am soon planning to get it btw .
I have an 8" wrist and the smallest watch in my collection (not counting my grandfathers Rolex Thunderbird) is my 39mm Tudor Ranger. I thought 39 looked small on me but I wore the watch for a week straight and trust me, it looks normal after a couple of days. Honestly, lug to lug is more important than case width.
No way you could know this but you are totally responsable for me becoming a collector. Late night channel surfing back in 2009 stopped at a shopping network and you talked me into an Invicta two-tone Ocean reef. 15 years and dozens and dozens of watches later here we are! Been a CW Fanboy for a few years now. Their prices have been creeping up recently but the quality is and has always been there. Great review, Thumbs up Given!👍🏽
I appreciate that, Thank you. I gotta say, you can’t go wrong with anything in the Lightcatcher case. For me, I know I need one of these and absolutely must own a Lumiere, assuming the slightly smaller size won’t turn me off.
I agree with you on the case diameter is important, I have a 6.5 in wrist and the 38mm fits great for my wrist and looks proportionate. I do have larger watches 42-44mm and even though I can pull it off, they just don't look proportionate to my wrist.
Thanks for the video. CW does make a nice watch. Yes, at a "small" premium. Warranty is better than most, so the small premium and what you get is worth it in the end. I have a limited edition of 100 of their Sealander C63 GMT. I'd love this diver. Cheers!!!
Really enjoyed this. You seemed to be saying it is both well worth the price, and slightly too high? What watch at $1200 do you find of a better value?
The biggest thing with this brand is the number of times they’ve rebranded logos. It’s like they’re always in an identity crises. But they make nice watches.
Mido, Hamilton and Certina just don’t have the same quality of build especially case and Bracelet. Also with the SW200 your not tied to Swatch for services as most modern Swatch group use a in-house movement there parts may be restricted to their Agents.
Unfortunately, it is. But only by 1mm, so hopefully it won’t play like a woman size 40mm. Because I love how the Lumiere looks and love that it’s titanium.
You should do a review of the new JiangHun Deep Challenger JH0201. It looks amazing, part original, part homage, amazing finish. I tried ordering one yesterday...but my bank didn't let me...have to make the looong talk to the bank.
I just can't fathom the enthusiasm for this bland simulacrum of established diving watch brands (boil a Submariner with a Seamaster and add a spoonful of Tudor Black Bay, put it in a skinny case with a too large diameter face/bezel, add a silly logo and presto, here is your CW)
@@SpotlightWatchReview Because you mentioned that the watch in review was so thin and compared it to a 1000m watch that is 14.7 mm thick when you could have said Sinn offers a 500m watch that is 11.15mm thick, but of course that would not make the watch under review's 11.5 mm thickness so great.
@@EddyV-v5mok, I see your point. But I was only going to compare it to what I normally wear, and why I liked how slim the CW is in comparison. And I don’t have a U50.
The quality of every frame of this video is outstanding. Congratulations on every second of it , it really makes the watch shine almost as good as up front. I am soon planning to get it btw .
I have an 8" wrist and the smallest watch in my collection (not counting my grandfathers Rolex Thunderbird) is my 39mm Tudor Ranger. I thought 39 looked small on me but I wore the watch for a week straight and trust me, it looks normal after a couple of days. Honestly, lug to lug is more important than case width.
Ok thanks.
Great review(s) on your channel! Very informative and helpful.
What can you tell me about the intro song?
I wish they would do cosc certified trident 300 like the one in this video, i like the lumiere but love the look of this watch
No way you could know this but you are totally responsable for me becoming a collector. Late night channel surfing back in 2009 stopped at a shopping network and you talked me into an Invicta two-tone Ocean reef. 15 years and dozens and dozens of watches later here we are!
Been a CW Fanboy for a few years now. Their prices have been creeping up recently but the quality is and has always been there. Great review, Thumbs up Given!👍🏽
Wow man, thanks for commenting and letting me know. I’m happy to have been a small part of your journey and I hope it’s been fun for you!
This is a very thorough review and well shot. I look at CW watches often and I'm trying to decide which model to spend my modest budget on.
I appreciate that, Thank you. I gotta say, you can’t go wrong with anything in the Lightcatcher case. For me, I know I need one of these and absolutely must own a Lumiere, assuming the slightly smaller size won’t turn me off.
I agree with you on the case diameter is important, I have a 6.5 in wrist and the 38mm fits great for my wrist and looks proportionate. I do have larger watches 42-44mm and even though I can pull it off, they just don't look proportionate to my wrist.
damn black on black is soo nice
Thanks for the video. CW does make a nice watch. Yes, at a "small" premium. Warranty is better than most, so the small premium and what you get is worth it in the end. I have a limited edition of 100 of their Sealander C63 GMT. I'd love this diver. Cheers!!!
Well said and Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Congrats on your snag, that’s super cool.
Really enjoyed this. You seemed to be saying it is both well worth the price, and slightly too high? What watch at $1200 do you find of a better value?
Got a 42mm with the blue dial this summer. Love it! Wears so well.
The biggest thing with this brand is the number of times they’ve rebranded logos. It’s like they’re always in an identity crises. But they make nice watches.
Im kinda torn between CW, Mido and Certina.
All solid choices.
I've owned all 3 and can't really go wrong, I'd say get the one that you like the look of the most
@ Many thanks. Leaning both CW Trident and Sealander.
I think this is better than a lot of the SPB range from Seiko in this same price point.
I completely agree. Even if Seiko started aligning their bezels, CW would still have them beat lol
Yet you cannot name a better $1200.00 watch
This guy don’t know what he’s talking about for $1200 there is nothing that can compete with this watch
Mido, Hamilton and Certina just don’t have the same quality of build especially case and Bracelet. Also with the SW200 your not tied to Swatch for services as most modern Swatch group use a in-house movement there parts may be restricted to their Agents.
Ah the lumiere is smaller 😊
Unfortunately, it is. But only by 1mm, so hopefully it won’t play like a woman size 40mm. Because I love how the Lumiere looks and love that it’s titanium.
Thanks for this thorough review!
Relived to see the 1 and 11 hour markers are the same length, unlike on their website! 🤣
You should do a review of the new JiangHun Deep Challenger JH0201. It looks amazing, part original, part homage, amazing finish. I tried ordering one yesterday...but my bank didn't let me...have to make the looong talk to the bank.
Try filming with a lower frame rate this looks odd.
@@alexhindleybts plays fine on my phone and tv. Must be your connection. Its recorded at 25fps
I just can't fathom the enthusiasm for this bland simulacrum of established diving watch brands (boil a Submariner with a Seamaster and add a spoonful of Tudor Black Bay, put it in a skinny case with a too large diameter face/bezel, add a silly logo and presto, here is your CW)
It’s ok, you don’t have to understand. Not everyone needs to like the same things and that’s ok.
I think the same of Tudor
What do you think is better for $1200
Sinn U50 is 41mm across, 11.15mm thick, 500m WR.
Ok? I don’t know why you told us that. The only Sinn discussed in this video is my U1, which is 44mm 14.7mm thick and 1000m water resistant.
@@SpotlightWatchReview Because you mentioned that the watch in review was so thin and compared it to a 1000m watch that is 14.7 mm thick when you could have said Sinn offers a 500m watch that is 11.15mm thick, but of course that would not make the watch under review's 11.5 mm thickness so great.
@@EddyV-v5mok, I see your point. But I was only going to compare it to what I normally wear, and why I liked how slim the CW is in comparison. And I don’t have a U50.