Christopher Ward C8 Pilot

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Christopher Ward C8 Pilot

Post by flyskate » Sun May 15, 2011 8:15 am

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.
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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.

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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.

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Also in keeping with the spitfire theme, on the second hand is the British wing insignia. (inner red circle,surrounded by a blue circle)

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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...
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Re: Christopher Ward C8 Pilot

Post by ericf4 » Sun May 15, 2011 8:19 am

thats hot. from the small newer brands, i really like these guys!
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Post by rockmastermike » Sun May 15, 2011 8:26 am

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. :cheers:

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Post by CGSshorty » Sun May 15, 2011 8:31 am

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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Re: Christopher Ward C8 Pilot

Post by Pasquale » Sun May 15, 2011 12:21 pm

I like it..
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Re: Christopher Ward C8 Pilot

Post by Rambam » Sun May 15, 2011 12:48 pm

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 :banghead:
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Re: Christopher Ward C8 Pilot

Post by sharkfin » Sun May 15, 2011 1:16 pm

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. ;)

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Re: Christopher Ward C8 Pilot

Post by moishlashen » Sun May 15, 2011 2:16 pm

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

Post by jimyritz » Sun May 15, 2011 3:42 pm

Interesting...Congrats... :thumbsup:

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Re: Christopher Ward C8 Pilot

Post by andrema » Sun May 15, 2011 7:43 pm

I have owned a couple CW watches and the quality is very nice!

My wife owns one and wears it all of the time!

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Re: Christopher Ward C8 Pilot

Post by toxicavenger » Mon May 16, 2011 2:37 am

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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Post by demer03 » Mon May 16, 2011 3:30 am

Never seen them, but I will pay attention now. Thanks!
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Re: Christopher Ward C8 Pilot

Post by toxicavenger » Mon May 16, 2011 8:42 am

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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