How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Discuss Christopher Ward watches
User avatar
iain
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 3115
Joined: Sun Mar 01, 2015 3:13 pm
CW-watches: 1

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by iain »

The other day I was returning home from a business trip and looking forward to a nice relaxing flight in upper class.

Just as I settled down into my seat, some oik from the row behind tapped me on the head and started jabbering on about watches. I had to pretend to be interested in his watch before he’d shut up and leave me alone. I think it was some Christopher Ward and he was very proud of it, but I wasn’t really paying attention.

I wish Virgin Atlantic would be more selective about who they choose to offer upgrades to....

:lol: :lol: :lol:
These users thanked the author iain for the post (total 12):
jkbarnessjbroadheadajax87Bahnstormer_vRSChris375thomcat00JasperCatstraplineMiniMpisapsja and 2 more users
Iain’s Law: Any discussion on the Christopher Ward forum, irrespective of the thread title or subject matter, will eventually lead to someone mentioning the Bel Canto if the thread continues for long enough.
JasperCat
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 1332
Joined: Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:43 am
CW-watches: 7

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by JasperCat »

iain wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 4:38 pm The other day I was returning home from a business trip and looking forward to a nice relaxing flight in upper class.

Just as I settled down into my seat, some oik from the row behind tapped me on the head and started jabbering on about watches. I had to pretend to be interested in his watch before he’d shut up and leave me alone. I think it was some Christopher Ward and he was very proud of it, but I wasn’t really paying attention.

I wish Virgin Atlantic would be more selective about who they choose to offer upgrades to....

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Brilliant… love it :D
:lol: :lol: :lol:
These users thanked the author JasperCat for the post:
jkbarnes
C1 - Bel Canto, Grand Malvern 5 Day
C5 - FLE
C60 - Concept
C65 - Cranwell, Super Compressor
C9 - 5 Day Small Seconds
Omega - Aqua Terra, SMP Nekton
Breitling - SuperOcean
Rolex - Air King
User avatar
strapline
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 2328
Joined: Tue May 07, 2019 3:00 pm
CW-watches: 0
Location: SW Ireland

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by strapline »

iain wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 4:38 pm The other day I was returning home from a business trip and looking forward to a nice relaxing flight in upper class.

Just as I settled down into my seat, some oik from the row behind tapped me on the head and started jabbering on about watches. I had to pretend to be interested in his watch before he’d shut up and leave me alone. I think it was some Christopher Ward and he was very proud of it, but I wasn’t really paying attention.

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Apparently Mike France was told to return to his seat. He tried this stunt with a couple of people; he was really wound up after attending the Wind Up watch fair in San Fran. :lol: :lol:

Des
These users thanked the author strapline for the post (total 6):
MiniMpithomcat00iainjkbarnesalbionphotoTortoise
Does melancholy count as two of your five daily servings?
JasperCat
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 1332
Joined: Tue Oct 17, 2017 10:43 am
CW-watches: 7

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by JasperCat »

strapline wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 7:31 pm
iain wrote: Sun May 08, 2022 4:38 pm The other day I was returning home from a business trip and looking forward to a nice relaxing flight in upper class.

Just as I settled down into my seat, some oik from the row behind tapped me on the head and started jabbering on about watches. I had to pretend to be interested in his watch before he’d shut up and leave me alone. I think it was some Christopher Ward and he was very proud of it, but I wasn’t really paying attention.

:lol: :lol: :lol:
Apparently Mike France was told to return to his seat. He tried this stunt with a couple of people; he was really wound up after attending the Wind Up watch fair in San Fran. :lol: :lol:

Des
Awesome :D

:lol: :lol: :lol:
C1 - Bel Canto, Grand Malvern 5 Day
C5 - FLE
C60 - Concept
C65 - Cranwell, Super Compressor
C9 - 5 Day Small Seconds
Omega - Aqua Terra, SMP Nekton
Breitling - SuperOcean
Rolex - Air King
Jimmyd
Junior
Junior
Posts: 50
Joined: Tue Apr 25, 2017 12:20 pm
CW-watches: 1
Location: Suffolk, UK

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by Jimmyd »

Never
These users thanked the author Jimmyd for the post:
JasperCat
Jim[/b
thomcat00
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 1693
Joined: Mon Jan 11, 2021 9:14 am
CW-watches: 15
Location: FLX, NY, USA

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by thomcat00 »

While I have not yet seen a CW in the wild, last year I bid (and lost out) on a CW that was listed in my region here in NY. The seller never responded to my messages about the listing or our proximity. (Did I creep them out?) But no sightings on wrist anywhere.
These users thanked the author thomcat00 for the post:
JasperCat
with Kung Fu grip, and life-like hair
Internaut
Senior
Senior
Posts: 175
Joined: Sun Jul 01, 2007 8:07 pm
CW-watches: 2

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by Internaut »

Very few down the years? How many watches do they make?
These users thanked the author Internaut for the post:
JasperCat
Beat up vintage Swatch Irony, C5 Malvern (the original), Swiss Military Swiss Soldier Quartz, Seagull 1963, Swatch Blurang Automatic, Swatch Cafe de Flore, Sealander GMT, Trident Pro 600, Fitbit Charge 5. Festina 8810, Addiesdive AD2113 knock off.
User avatar
WileyECoyote
Guru
Guru
Posts: 346
Joined: Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:34 pm
CW-watches: 10
Location: Downs, KS USA

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by WileyECoyote »

None so far in Kansas. I wonder in the future how many of you will be able to spot & identify Christopher Ward watches in the wild with just the Twin Flags logo to go by?

Delmar
These users thanked the author WileyECoyote for the post:
JasperCat
C60-Trident Atoll LE/Trident Pro 600
C65-AM GT LE/Super Compressor
C63 GMT Sealander/2023 Forum LE
C1 Russell Black Dial/C1 Morgan 3 Wheeler Chronometer/C8 Pilot Revival LE
Gar787
Senior Guru
Senior Guru
Posts: 564
Joined: Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:34 pm
CW-watches: 7

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by Gar787 »

Not that often if I’m being honest. I did, however, interview a group of candidates for a position with my company and it came down to one of three candidates. There was a hair’s breadth between all of them. Now, I’m not saying that this was the decisive issue but, the two blingy Rolex wearers didn’t quite make it and the chap wearing the CW C11 MSL is doing very well…four years on.
These users thanked the author Gar787 for the post (total 2):
JasperCatralfybaby
PHIL
User avatar
golfjunky
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 6842
Joined: Fri Oct 22, 2010 7:32 pm
Location: Essex

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by golfjunky »

i saw a guy wearing a MK2 Blue Trident in Aldi Bishops Stortford last week.
These users thanked the author golfjunky for the post:
JasperCat
Current collection = Omega Seamaster 2225.80.00, Omega Speedmaster 'Moonphase' 3576.50.00, Breitling Aerospace Evo, Vintage Azur, Vintage Seiko Sprtsman, Grand Seiko SBGX059, Omega SMP NTTD 210.92.42.20.01.001, Casioak Milkyway, Casioak Tiffany Sky.
User avatar
missF
CW Forum Poet Laureate
CW Forum Poet Laureate
Posts: 11866
Joined: Thu Mar 06, 2014 2:59 pm
CW-watches: 3
Location: Edinburgh

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by missF »

Gar787 wrote: Wed May 11, 2022 10:15 am the two blingy Rolex wearers didn’t quite make it and the chap wearing the CW C11 MSL is doing very well…four years on.
:lol: Splendid watch story!
These users thanked the author missF for the post (total 2):
JasperCatGar787
User avatar
golfjunky
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 6842
Joined: Fri Oct 22, 2010 7:32 pm
Location: Essex

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by golfjunky »

missF wrote: Wed May 11, 2022 10:53 am
Gar787 wrote: Wed May 11, 2022 10:15 am the two blingy Rolex wearers didn’t quite make it and the chap wearing the CW C11 MSL is doing very well…four years on.
:lol: Splendid watch story!
Ive been learning about discrimination in the workplace but i do not think this is on the HR radar yet.
These users thanked the author golfjunky for the post (total 2):
Gar787JasperCat
Current collection = Omega Seamaster 2225.80.00, Omega Speedmaster 'Moonphase' 3576.50.00, Breitling Aerospace Evo, Vintage Azur, Vintage Seiko Sprtsman, Grand Seiko SBGX059, Omega SMP NTTD 210.92.42.20.01.001, Casioak Milkyway, Casioak Tiffany Sky.
User avatar
iain
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 3115
Joined: Sun Mar 01, 2015 3:13 pm
CW-watches: 1

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by iain »

^^^^ It’s probably covered by affinity bias which is one of the unconscious biases. Affinity bias is favouring people from the same socio economic background or someone with shared interests.

I think everything is on the HR radar these days.
These users thanked the author iain for the post:
JasperCat
Iain’s Law: Any discussion on the Christopher Ward forum, irrespective of the thread title or subject matter, will eventually lead to someone mentioning the Bel Canto if the thread continues for long enough.
Gar787
Senior Guru
Senior Guru
Posts: 564
Joined: Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:34 pm
CW-watches: 7

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by Gar787 »

iain wrote: Wed May 11, 2022 12:01 pm ^^^^ It’s probably covered by affinity bias which is one of the unconscious biases. Affinity bias is favouring people from the same socio economic background or someone with shared interests.

I think everything is on the HR radar these days.
I guess you can fairly accurately judge a person by the watch that they wear? 🙈 My, erm, judgement was proven to be correct on this occasion so I’d hopefully escape the evil clutches of ‘HR’ or as we call them, ‘the Mafia of the Mediocre!’
These users thanked the author Gar787 for the post (total 4):
jkbarnesgolfjunkyJasperCatiain
PHIL
User avatar
iain
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 3115
Joined: Sun Mar 01, 2015 3:13 pm
CW-watches: 1

Re: How often do you see strangers wearing a CW?

Post by iain »

^^^^ I’ve no doubt you made the right decision. Just remember not to write “Rolex Wearer” on the reason for rejection form from HR……
These users thanked the author iain for the post (total 3):
jkbarnesGar787JasperCat
Iain’s Law: Any discussion on the Christopher Ward forum, irrespective of the thread title or subject matter, will eventually lead to someone mentioning the Bel Canto if the thread continues for long enough.
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post