Christopher Ward C65 Vintage Diver

gwells · Post by **gwells** » Thu May 03, 2018 7:59 am

https://www.christopherward.com/watches ... dent-diver

Torn, as I like many things about this. but the damn 9pm logo location just doesn't work. at least they put the stealth version of the two flag crosses at 12, so maybe that helps make up for it.

$795, 41mm, 11.55mm case height, 47mm l2l, 22mm strap (maybe should be 20), hand wound (Sellita SW210),

ericf4 · Post by **ericf4** » Thu May 03, 2018 8:02 am

bezel is a bit busy but damn thats nice

mikeylacroix · Post by **mikeylacroix** » Thu May 03, 2018 8:07 am

It's the logo that sucks..nice elements tho

Panerai7 · Post by **Panerai7** » Thu May 03, 2018 8:10 am

Really cool, do you think Duarte could black out the logo or remove it somehow?

Ruggs · Post by **Ruggs** » Thu May 03, 2018 8:27 am

Shit I like that. I almost want to get one and see if the 9 o’clock logo bugs me as much in real life as it does in pics

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Bradystraps · Post by **Bradystraps** » Thu May 03, 2018 8:32 am

Never have I seen watches that would otherwise be very appealing, ruined by an awful logo/placement.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Thu May 03, 2018 8:46 am

Bradystraps wrote: ↑
Thu May 03, 2018 8:32 am
Never have I seen watches that would otherwise be very appealing, ruined by an awful logo/placement.

That's actually Christopher Ward's specialty.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Thu May 03, 2018 9:01 am

Yep, another otherwise excellent design ruined by that stupid logo.

rockmastermike · Post by **rockmastermike** » Thu May 03, 2018 9:04 am

so close to being on the list

jswing · Post by **jswing** » Thu May 03, 2018 9:15 am

Nice, but for the logo. Not wild about the big 12 and 6 either. The case is very nice.

mellonb1 · Post by **mellonb1** » Thu May 03, 2018 9:19 am

Always hated the sweep hand and still do.

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Thu May 03, 2018 9:30 am

I like this one a lot. The logo is far from ideal but I like this one enough to disregard it

bnabod · Post by **bnabod** » Thu May 03, 2018 9:57 am

Looks good to me great size all around with nice vintage appeal .

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DoctorC · Post by **DoctorC** » Thu May 03, 2018 10:03 am

Love the case, case size especially the thinner case..., bezel looks nice to me... Pretty much like everything except the logo. Well that and I never end up wearing any watch without the date..

Ryeguy · Post by **Ryeguy** » Thu May 03, 2018 10:45 am

I like it, but then again, I also like the Oris 65, which this one apes quite a bit.

The biggest advantage I see on this is it is about 50% of the cost of the Oris, but the Oris dial is about 100% better looking.

Steve O. · Post by **Steve O.** » Thu May 03, 2018 1:57 pm

mellonb1 wrote: ↑
Thu May 03, 2018 9:19 am
Always hated the sweep hand and still do.

Yep. Ruined by the hokey trident on the end.

gonzomantis · Post by **gonzomantis** » Thu May 03, 2018 4:25 pm

rockmastermike wrote: ↑
Thu May 03, 2018 9:04 am
so close to being on the list

^^^ this

dnslater · Post by **dnslater** » Thu May 03, 2018 4:42 pm

That logo would work if there was a date at 3. So close to being a great watch.

gonzomantis · Post by **gonzomantis** » Thu May 03, 2018 5:13 pm

This is the only watch I've owned with a logo placed at 9:00.

Jeep99dad · Post by **Jeep99dad** » Thu May 03, 2018 8:12 pm

Am I the only one here tempted to get one ?

Post by **toxicavenger** » Thu May 03, 2018 8:36 pm

I like it. And the logo sucks in pics, but that isn't always the case in person. It almost reminds me of a vintage Oris reissue

gwells · Post by **gwells** » Thu May 03, 2018 9:47 pm

personally, i find the location the issue more than the logotype itself.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Thu May 03, 2018 10:18 pm

Jeep99dad wrote:Am I the only one here tempted to get one ?

Yes, but you’re European and also like wearing a Speedo so it’s ok.

;-)

ncstate1201 · Post by **ncstate1201** » Fri May 04, 2018 3:46 am

Hate the logo and it literally makes you feel like you stole someone's personalized watch...why not change it to CW...heck throw the C on the end and you have another CWC

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Ryeguy · Post by **Ryeguy** » Fri May 04, 2018 4:07 am

Jeep99dad wrote: ↑
Thu May 03, 2018 8:12 pm
Am I the only one here tempted to get one ?

You owned an Oris 65 and this seems like a less well-thought-out version of the same design.

I totally understand the appeal, but if I were looking for a boxed crystal, narrow bezel, vintage inspired diver, Oris would get my money before CW (and Seiko got my money for the SLA017 before Oris, so there is that too).

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