What is your favourite CW series?

Discuss Christopher Ward watches
User avatar
Amor Vincit Omnia
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 36035
Joined: Sat Jun 11, 2011 7:34 pm
CW-watches: 4
Location: Norfolk, UK

Re: What is your favourite CW series?

Post by Amor Vincit Omnia »

Tr3v0r86 wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2024 12:07 pm I have 3 Sealanders, but I always think of tridents as the most popular CW.
Ah, but the question was “your favourite”. :D

Sometimes it’s good to swim against the current.
These users thanked the author Amor Vincit Omnia for the post:
Tr3v0r86
Steve
Linguist; retired teacher; pilgrim; apprentice travel writer

Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time


Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexatious to the spirit. (Max Ehrmann)
User avatar
ajax87
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 3905
Joined: Sat Aug 01, 2009 2:47 am
CW-watches: 6
Location: West Michigan, USA

Re: What is your favourite CW series?

Post by ajax87 »

My current favorite is the C63 Sealander range. I've owned 5 of them. I've owned 3 C60s, 2 C65s, a C1 and a C5 as well. It really is a tough call between C63 and C60 since they both have had so many great models.
Alex
C5A Mk1|C65 316L LE|C63 GMT, Elite, 2023ish FLE|C1 Moonglow|Omega Seamaster DeVille|Speedmaster Racing|MoonSwatch Mercury|RZE Endeavor|Tudor BB58 925
Steve King
Junior
Junior
Posts: 50
Joined: Wed May 22, 2024 3:42 pm
CW-watches: 1

Re: What is your favourite CW series?

Post by Steve King »

In my eyes the C3 Grand Tourer takes some beating. It may have been at the lower price end of the CW range but I think it’s a very well resolved design, as well as being easy to read. I just love it.
Tr3v0r86
Senior
Senior
Posts: 187
Joined: Sun Jan 07, 2024 5:22 pm
CW-watches: 4
Location: Northern Ireland

Re: What is your favourite CW series?

Post by Tr3v0r86 »

Amor Vincit Omnia wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2024 12:18 pm
Tr3v0r86 wrote: Tue Jun 04, 2024 12:07 pm I have 3 Sealanders, but I always think of tridents as the most popular CW.
Ah, but the question was “your favourite”. :D

Sometimes it’s good to swim against the current.
My favourite is the c63 Sealander range, I couldn’t do without my 36mm Sealander or my gmt 39mm.
These users thanked the author Tr3v0r86 for the post:
Amor Vincit Omnia
jlocout
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 6
Joined: Tue Jan 18, 2022 9:44 pm

Re: What is your favourite CW series?

Post by jlocout »

Anything bigger than 42MM which is not a lot from CW these days.
These users thanked the author jlocout for the post:
theague
C60 Abyss, Trident Pro 600, Atoll Special Edition
Mikkei4
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 3735
Joined: Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:20 pm
CW-watches: 0

Re: What is your favourite CW series?

Post by Mikkei4 »

My favourite shape is the C65 Trident Diver range.

I bought a few of them to try but returned every one to CW as these were in the era of the LH justified 9 o'clock brand name and my brain couldn't cope with it.

From the existing portfolio it has to be the Sealander 39mm. I have a blue 3 hander and keep looking at the GMT as a potential purchase.
These users thanked the author Mikkei4 for the post:
Tr3v0r86
User avatar
scooter
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 15343
Joined: Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:14 pm
CW-watches: 1
LE-two: yes
LE-foura: yes
Location: UK

Re: What is your favourite CW series?

Post by scooter »

I second @theague with his emotion.
LTFCW2_zpsb2473b29.jpeg
scooter
These users thanked the author scooter for the post (total 4):
Tr3v0r86ThegreymantheagueKip
#1 scooter blue 2012 FLE (50 made)
User avatar
Kansas City Milkman
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 2591
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2012 11:08 pm
CW-watches: 14
Location: Surrey

Re: What is your favourite CW series?

Post by Kansas City Milkman »

Tough question as there have been some which have really appealed and some very much less so. Overall, the C65 has my vote. I have the Dartmouth mk1 and C65 Anthropocene and really rate the size and style.
These users thanked the author Kansas City Milkman for the post:
Thegreyman
User avatar
CBMVic20
Forumgod
Forumgod
Posts: 836
Joined: Wed Jan 22, 2014 6:21 pm
CW-watches: 3
Location: SW London

Re: What is your favourite CW series?

Post by CBMVic20 »

C60 mk II onwards is my favourite for sheer versatility and variation. C11 Makaira comes a close second.

Least favourite is the Bel Canto.
CW C9 SH21 | C60 Elite GMT | C65 SH21
Ernst Benz Chronoscope DLC
Islander ISL-19 "beater"
Phoibos Leviathan DLC
Seestern 600T V3
Tag Aquaracer

Too many watches, not enough time :(
User avatar
Thegreyman
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 12311
Joined: Sat May 21, 2016 3:45 pm
CW-watches: 7
Location: Edinburgh

Re: What is your favourite CW series?

Post by Thegreyman »

CBMVic20 wrote: Fri Jun 07, 2024 9:39 am C60 mk II onwards is my favourite for sheer versatility and variation. C11 Makaira comes a close second.

Least favourite is the Bel Canto.
I can certainly agree with the C60 and C11 as two of the best :thumbup:
Patrick

C60 Sunrise, C60 Atoll White Shark, C63 Sealander Lucerne blue LE, C65 Dartmouth, C65 SC Elite, W11 Amelia (wife), C63 Sealander (son)

Some others + a few on the way
User avatar
WileyECoyote
Senior Guru
Senior Guru
Posts: 476
Joined: Fri Aug 06, 2021 9:34 pm
CW-watches: 12
Location: Downs, KS USA

Re: What is your favourite CW series?

Post by WileyECoyote »

All of my CW watches have design features that I like. The C60 Trident range is what initially drew me to the Christopher Ward brand. All of mine have been the Trident Pro 600 variety & I lack experience with the newer Pro 300's. I am thinking that the slimmer case in exchange for reduced water resistance would be a favorable trade. With that said, my favorite CW series would have to be the C63 Sealander GMT! I do try to wear a rotation of my watches depending on circumstances, but it is the Sealander GMT that gets worn the most. Why? With the size & profile of the Sealander, it sits nicely on my wrist & is comfortable to wear. The improved movement with the 56-hour power reserve is another positive. Recently, I wore the C63 Sealander GMT exclusively for nine days on our Kauai vacation. Although not a chronometer or COSC certified, I kept track of its accuracy for the trip. It lost a total of 18 seconds over the nine days! I like the aesthetics of the GMT function which adds to the overall attractive design. No wonder the Sealander range has been so popular. With that said, I could make an argument for every watch in my watch box. For the purpose of this discussion, it is the Sealander for me.

Delmar
These users thanked the author WileyECoyote for the post:
Thegreyman
C60-Trident Atoll LE/Trident Pro 600
C65-AM GT LE/Super Compressor/Dartmouth
C63 GMT Sealander/2023 Forum LE/Valour
C1 Russell Black Dial/C1 Morgan 3 Wheeler Chronometer/C8 Pilot Revival LE
C9 SH21 5 Day Small Seconds
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post