Hi, I'm wondering if there's been any talk of Christopher Ward producing any more Complications such as an annual calendar or a more sophisticated GMT?

Always, some threads on here discussing such matters.

They made the SH21 which turned out to be too big and havnt done too much with it since.

I wonder if the crown guards on the Twelve, could give way to pushers for a complication on the watch at some point ?
Be a neat looking solution.

Regards Steve

magicman wrote: ↑Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:13 pm I wonder if the crown guards on the Twelve, could give way to pushers for a complication on the watch at some point ?
Be a neat looking solution.

Regards Steve

Haven't taken a hex key to mine....

tikkathree wrote: ↑Sat Jun 10, 2023 3:06 pm

magicman wrote: ↑Sat Jun 10, 2023 2:13 pm I wonder if the crown guards on the Twelve, could give way to pushers for a complication on the watch at some point ?
Be a neat looking solution.

Regards Steve

Haven't taken a hex key to mine....

Had to check, as I hadn't really noticed the screws.

Regards Steve

Just playing with the idea…

Which complications do people actually find useful? I find the GMT complication more reassuring than useful when I’m away, and we have quite a few of those already. I find less use for a chronograph these days, but it can still serve its purpose.

Perpetual calendar? Probably way out of the ballpark in terms of cost. But an annual calendar? Not something I’d be particularly interested in; the date can be useful, and knowing the day of the week might help in the middle of a very relaxed holiday or over the Christmas and New Year period, which can seem full of endless weekends. I don’t think I’ve really ever needed anyone to tell me what month it is. But as with a moon phase, you probably need to keep it going to gain the maximum benefit.

Mechanical alarm? And yes, I know we’ve all got ultra-efficient alarms on our phones. But the idea is not an unattractive one.

On the other hand, how about a pure timepiece with no date at all?

A mechanical alarm is, in my mind, more useful on a daily basis than a chronograph, and would be something I would welcome. I also love power reserves but would like it even more if it were on the reverse. It’s not something I need to see every time I look at my watch, and keeps the dial cleaner and uncluttered. Breguet and many others have done this.

@Amor Vincit Omnia yes, my preferences seem to be either really simple or very fussy, my NTTD vs Speedy moonphase. My vintage Seiko dress vs vintage Azur chrono. I have also toyed with the idea of asking Simon freese to remove the seconds hand on some of my watches.

An annual calendar would be neat.
Otherwise just any "complication" that is not another 200m of water depth resistance ..... as I don't wear flippers very often. Never in fact come to think of it. Let alone goggles and an oxygen tank ... I don't know what it is but just not a flattering look for me.

My complication would be one of simplicity. How about a simple two handed watch, great case (polished), SH21 powered (auto), applied logo, gloss dial (or enamel), no lume, dauphine hands. Think something like King Seiko meets PP calatrava

Based on their recent history, I’d imagine any new complication or feature would involve some measure of CW “showing off.” IE, the Bel Canto (visible striking mechanism), C60 Concept (skeletonized and solid lume), Moonphase/moon glow (exceptionally large moonphase).

Regardless of whether they add a chronograph, alarm, or something else to the Twelve or other models in the future, I’d at least guess that what they add will be showy. Which personally, makes me want to buy a CW even more.

May I suggest that a watch complication does not have to be “useful”, as long as it’s interesting and good looking.

That said I’ve recently been fascinated by the different implementations of big date (not “big data”!). https://www.fratellowatches.com/big-dat ... n-watches/

It’s unfortunate that most them seem to have been patented, but it might be interesting to see CW come up with their own solution.

I think a nice day/date using the SW240 would be really good (ala Rolex President). Maybe even a version of the 12 with that movement. A version of the Sealander could be good too.