audio.bill wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 1:19 pm For those new to CW's semi annual sales here's an idea of what to expect. There are generally brand new discontinued models or colorways offered at 40-50% off, and available "Nearly New" stock from returns or review samples at 30% off. Some 'one of a kind' prototypes have been offered in past sales, not sure of their discount level. Hope that helps, and happy new year!

Or what any sane CW buyer would call anything -30% is the real CW rrp

Is there any heads up on when these happen? I'm on West Coast US time, so I'm worried the sale will get ransacked while I'm asleep.

pizza_dog wrote:Is there any heads up on when these happen? I'm on West Coast US time, so I'm worried the sale will get ransacked while I'm asleep.

It will.

pizza_dog wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:03 pm Is there any heads up on when these happen? I'm on West Coast US time, so I'm worried the sale will get ransacked while I'm asleep.

Having checked my emails from CW for January this year, the sale went live around 13:00 GMT Wednesday 6th January 2021, and I recall the Forum Prototype and Summer sales went live around lunchtime too.

That is I have an email timed at 13:05 GMT and two ordered confirmation emails timed around 20 - 30 minutes later.

That'll be 05:00 hrs in Seattle.

Still? If you're having sleepless nights following the Seahawks performance this year you'll be fine. (NB> Packers fan here ).

Guy

Thanks, folks.

Bahnstormer_vRS wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:28 pm Still? If you're having sleepless nights following the Seahawks performance this year you'll be fine. (NB> Packers fan here ).

Guy

I moved here from Wisconsin so I've got split loyalties. Russell Wilson, Badger that he his, helped smooth the transition to the birds for me.

suicidal_orange wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 11:39 am

JonathaN_LI wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 9:39 amWill there be any C63 model in the sale? Hopefully

There might be a couple of "nearly new" returns but obviously as new models which sell well they wont have any stock clearance reductions on the C63.

napkun wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 3:23 amHi. Relatively new to the forum. Is there some sort of structure on how Christopher Ward handles their semi annual sales? Do all models get some sort of discount or is it limited to a select few pieces?

Welcome

Usually the sale is a combination of clearance of old models (there's probably an Al Deere or two still available ) and random "nearly new" watches which are customer returns from the current range that for some reason can't be sold as new, though often the person who buys them can't tell why. Also usually there are some straps and bracelets but again, not all.

Thanks for the reply. Hoping to pick up a C60 Sapphire during the sale

Personally, I would say, be logged in, pay with PayPal. If you see one you like checkout instantly. Don't check specs. Just buy it, as if you wait it will be sold to someone else. You snooze you lose.

pizza_dog wrote: ↑Thu Dec 30, 2021 6:03 pm Is there any heads up on when these happen? I'm on West Coast US time, so I'm worried the sale will get ransacked while I'm asleep.

You struggle I think. Let's say you are 8hrs behind us, Pacific Time, and the sale goes live between 12noon and 2pm.UK. that's 4am to 6am Pacific time. I think that's right, isn't it?

I had no interest or intention of being dragged into last years sale frenzy however, I stupidly had a peek and wound up ( ) bagging a NN Dartmouth, much to my surprise. I then realised that my “lack of interest” had caused me to miss out on the lovely yellow C65 LE! I was gutted.

Not to worry though, a kind gent reached out and offered to sell me his.

This year, having sold three watches to buy a Tudor BB58, I’m definitely not looking at the sale. Let me know when it’s done and if I mention missing out, don’t, I repeat, don’t offer to sell me anything.

Thanks.

I have an unhealthy attachment to the Dartmouth in blue.
But...(I think), it's too big at 43mm. (Does it wear 'big? Can anyone advise? P.S. My wrist is 18cm). I think I could get away with it.
But...(I think), it's too busy - (minute markers on the dial AND bezel...not necessary. Plus, I'm not in the military.
But... I love it. A chronometer for c.£1000? A chronometer, and it's blue. C'mon, how can I resist?

hadon2525 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 2:42 am I have an unhealthy attachment to the Dartmouth in blue.
But...(I think), it's too big at 43mm. (Does it wear 'big? Can anyone advise? P.S. My wrist is 18cm). I think I could get away with it.
But...(I think), it's too busy - (minute markers on the dial AND bezel...not necessary. Plus, I'm not in the military.
But... I love it. A chronometer for c.£1000? A chronometer, and it's blue. C'mon, how can I resist?

Honestly, it sounds like you’d just sell it right away if you’ve already got multiple problems with it! There are other blue chronometers out there at that price point that you might not have issue with.

But if it helps, it’s not 43mm, it’s 41mm. With a 47.1mm lug to lug. I don’t have it, but I do have a C65 with the same case and it wears great on my 16cm wrist.

I’ve heard a saying… buy the watch, not the deal…

From the pictures, I'd love to get a blue Dartmouth in the sale, but I'm not sure if there's any obvious problem with the watch in real life, especially the bezel, power reserve, and canvas straps.

JonathaN_LI wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 8:34 am From the pictures, I'd love to get a blue Dartmouth in the sale, but I'm not sure if there's any obvious problem with the watch in real life, especially the bezel, power reserve, and canvas straps.

They can guarantee the watch, but they cannot guarantee that you will like it. That is where a little bit of self knowledge comes in. The forum can’t really answer that for you.

Take a look at the CW Archive and the ratings

That's true, I should follow my heart and keep the enthusiasm.

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 10:36 am

JonathaN_LI wrote: ↑Fri Dec 31, 2021 8:34 am From the pictures, I'd love to get a blue Dartmouth in the sale, but I'm not sure if there's any obvious problem with the watch in real life, especially the bezel, power reserve, and canvas straps.

They can guarantee the watch, but they cannot guarantee that you will like it. That is where a little bit of self knowledge comes in. The forum can’t really answer that for you.

Take a look at the CW Archive and the ratings

Ahh the January sale, mentioned it to my wife this week “Ohhh the CW sale goes live next week!”

She just looked up at me with no response