Christopher Ward C8 Pilot
Christopher Ward C8 Pilot
The Stated goal of Christopher ward is to build "the cheapest most expensive watch in the world." A goal I believe he has done. The experience from first ordering the watch, to the communicatiion with the folks at CW, to finally receiving the watch was great. The first thing I noticed was the quality and presentation of the watch. It arrived in a leather bound wooden case, with a letter personally addressed to me and signed by Christopher Ward himself, also included was a certificate of authenticity and a polishing cloth. The quality of the packaging exceeded my expectations for a watch at this price.
The watch itself is Designed in England by Christopher Ward, and hand made in Switzerland. All CW watches have a unique serial number, and each watch is built only after it is ordered. This watch exudes quality, and attention to detail.
Some specs are:
Swiss ETA 2824-2 movement 28,800 bpm
Incabloc anti shock system
anti-magnetic inner case and dial
316L Stainless steel case
Super luminova on hands and 12 o clock marker
Anti reflective Saphire crystal
5 ATM water resistant
Calfskin band with butterfly deployment.
44mm diameter case.
One of the more interesting features is the case back on this watch... Being a British design, CW incorporated a homage to the WW2 Spitfire fighter.
Also in keeping with the spitfire theme, on the second hand is the British wing insignia. (inner red circle,surrounded by a blue circle)
The watch is comfortable to wear and because of its height , only 9.7mm, it easily slips under your shirt sleeve despite its 44mm size. Its been running +4 seconds a day, and I expect it will settle in a bit as it "breaks in".
Overall, my expectations have been exceeded. There will definatly be other Christopher ward watches in my future......
It is certainly the "cheapest most expensive watch" I own...
The watch itself is Designed in England by Christopher Ward, and hand made in Switzerland. All CW watches have a unique serial number, and each watch is built only after it is ordered. This watch exudes quality, and attention to detail.
Some specs are:
Swiss ETA 2824-2 movement 28,800 bpm
Incabloc anti shock system
anti-magnetic inner case and dial
316L Stainless steel case
Super luminova on hands and 12 o clock marker
Anti reflective Saphire crystal
5 ATM water resistant
Calfskin band with butterfly deployment.
44mm diameter case.
One of the more interesting features is the case back on this watch... Being a British design, CW incorporated a homage to the WW2 Spitfire fighter.
Also in keeping with the spitfire theme, on the second hand is the British wing insignia. (inner red circle,surrounded by a blue circle)
The watch is comfortable to wear and because of its height , only 9.7mm, it easily slips under your shirt sleeve despite its 44mm size. Its been running +4 seconds a day, and I expect it will settle in a bit as it "breaks in".
Overall, my expectations have been exceeded. There will definatly be other Christopher ward watches in my future......
It is certainly the "cheapest most expensive watch" I own...
Last edited by flyskate on Sun May 15, 2011 8:30 am, edited 1 time in total.
Stephen
Re: Christopher Ward C8 Pilot
thats hot. from the small newer brands, i really like these guys!
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I've seen these before and caught my eye, but never knew the meaning of the case back, thanks for clearing that up. good to hear your positive review.
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One of my friends has a CW quartz chrono and he loves it. It is a nice looking watch and a good value.
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Nice grab, Steve!
I`ve been looking at their website and they got some nice watches! I would love a Battle of Britain, but seems they`re all sold out
I`ve been looking at their website and they got some nice watches! I would love a Battle of Britain, but seems they`re all sold out
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Congrats Steve.
I like some of the CW watches out there, and never seen this one.
I like it alot, nice flieger, dial pops.
enjoy that flieger.
I like some of the CW watches out there, and never seen this one.
I like it alot, nice flieger, dial pops.
enjoy that flieger.
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Cool piece. The seconds hand really makes this watch work IMO. Ward makes some solid pieces for sure.
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Re: Christopher Ward C8 Pilot
Interesting...Congrats...
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I have owned a couple CW watches and the quality is very nice!
My wife owns one and wears it all of the time!
Congratulations!!
My wife owns one and wears it all of the time!
Congratulations!!
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I have looked at the CW over the last year or so and I like what they have to offer. Great pick up and thanks for the review!!
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Never seen them, but I will pay attention now. Thanks!
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I am liking this one right now. http://www.christopherward-usa.com/men/ ... 15sws.html I wonder how hard it would be to have the whole watch brushed?
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