Fake Christopher Ward
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Chriswatch812
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Fake Christopher Ward
Does anyone have experience of Christopher Ward watches being copied I have been looking at The Twelve but was wondering is there a risk of a used CW being a fake I have seen new 2025 watches offered at good prices and look as new.Thanks for any input.
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Re: Fake Christopher Ward
^^^^ Yet to be seen.
There are various clone / homage watches that mimic CWs, available on a variety of websites, but the all have their own brand name to them.
Could you perhaps expand on your comment "I have seen new 2025 watches offered at good prices and look as new."
That said; as with any purchase of a pre-owner item, do your due diligence, to verify it's authenticity, remembering to 'Buy the Seller'.
Guy
There are various clone / homage watches that mimic CWs, available on a variety of websites, but the all have their own brand name to them.
Could you perhaps expand on your comment "I have seen new 2025 watches offered at good prices and look as new."
That said; as with any purchase of a pre-owner item, do your due diligence, to verify it's authenticity, remembering to 'Buy the Seller'.
Guy
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Re: Fake Christopher Ward
Thanks for the prompt reply the 2025 Twelve watches I have seen have been on EBay and generally are selling around £850 with 2025 Authentication Card on bracelet sometimes with rubber strap included which is quite a saving on new I live in Spain so cannot go to look at any of them so was considering ordering to my family’s address as I am in U.K. briefly for a couple of days in May other than that I would order a new one direct from CW delivered here to me in Spain is around €1400 with rubber strap and bracelet
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Re: Fake Christopher Ward
Maybe some were bought in the recent sale, and are offered at a fair price.Chriswatch812 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 22, 2025 1:29 pm Thanks for the prompt reply the 2025 Twelve watches I have seen have been on EBay and generally are selling around £850 with 2025 Authentication Card on bracelet sometimes with rubber strap included which is quite a saving on new I live in Spain so cannot go to look at any of them so was considering ordering to my family’s address as I am in U.K. briefly for a couple of days in May other than that I would order a new one direct from CW delivered here to me in Spain is around €1400 with rubber strap and bracelet
Regards Steve
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Re: Fake Christopher Ward
^^^^ Ah, that makes sense now.
These are likely Nearly New (from the January Sale) or Sample Sale (recent one day event at the CW Showroom) watches that were sold at 30% or 40% off RRP and the buyer will be trying to turn a quick profit before, if they're unsold, returning them to CW under the 60/60.
NB> I recall the sample sale only had a 14 day return period, nevertheless at 40% off, the buyer might be taking a punt.
Look for the SKU on the Warranty Card. If it's a regular watch it will be C12-40. . . . .etc.
A nearly new purchase should be N12-40 . . .etc. or possibly S12-40 . . . . etc. if a Sample Sale.
The different codes help CW if the watch gets returned.
Hope this helps.
Guy
These are likely Nearly New (from the January Sale) or Sample Sale (recent one day event at the CW Showroom) watches that were sold at 30% or 40% off RRP and the buyer will be trying to turn a quick profit before, if they're unsold, returning them to CW under the 60/60.
NB> I recall the sample sale only had a 14 day return period, nevertheless at 40% off, the buyer might be taking a punt.
Look for the SKU on the Warranty Card. If it's a regular watch it will be C12-40. . . . .etc.
A nearly new purchase should be N12-40 . . .etc. or possibly S12-40 . . . . etc. if a Sample Sale.
The different codes help CW if the watch gets returned.
Hope this helps.
Guy
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Re: Fake Christopher Ward
Great thanks for the information do CW have frequent sales? I can hold off purchasing or is it normally once a year ie January
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Re: Fake Christopher Ward
It is N12 -40 dated 26/03/2025
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Re: Fake Christopher Ward
^^^^ January and July.
20% off for Nearly New
30% off for Clearance - retiring models.
Tends to be individual pieces, maybe only one of a specific model/version.
Not an across the board reduction.
Check back for the January Sale topic to get a feel.
Guy
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20% off for Nearly New
30% off for Clearance - retiring models.
Tends to be individual pieces, maybe only one of a specific model/version.
Not an across the board reduction.
Check back for the January Sale topic to get a feel.
Guy
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And in short measures, life may perfect bee. - Ben Jonson (1572 – 1637)
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Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NB, England
And in short measures, life may perfect bee. - Ben Jonson (1572 – 1637)
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Re: Fake Christopher Ward
Nearly New, sold at the end of / reprise of the January sale.Chriswatch812 wrote:It is N12 -40 dated 26/03/2025
May have some light marks on it. It will not be 'new'.
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In small proportions, we just beautie see:
And in short measures, life may perfect bee. - Ben Jonson (1572 – 1637)
Inscription on the Longitude Dial
Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NB, England
And in short measures, life may perfect bee. - Ben Jonson (1572 – 1637)
Inscription on the Longitude Dial
Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NB, England
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