Christopher Ward Lumiere

[Bob_Defly]

I've been after a Pelagos 39 for a while, but this new CW is turning my head. I know that the CW brand name isn't as strong as Tudor, but the specs are pretty amazing for this watch, and it looks great!

• 41mm
• Grade 2 Titanium case and bracelet
• 10.9mm height
• 47.9mm lug-to-lug
• 22mm lug width
• Black/Blue/Orange dial colours
• Brushed ceramic lumed bezel
• Lume block indices
• SW300-1 Movement COSC certified, 56hrs power reserve, 4hz
• Helium release valve
• Micro-adjust bracelet
• 300m water resistance

All for just under £2K on the bracelet, phenomenal!

[Pebbles167]

A great watch I think, I particularly like the lumed up twin flags logo. It's comparatively highly priced for one of their non flamboyant/experimental models but it's a fair increase reflecting their growing customer base that they've earned for themselves by being impressively quick to spot trends.

The watch community will look back on CW in the future with loving nostalgia of the times when they were 'cheap'.

[Dohnut]

1st CW I really like.

Can't see myself buying new but 2nd hand... could be a bit of a bargin given the specs/materials/finishing.

[goldbazinga]

It looks good, CW seem to be consistently designing good looking watches.

[gregs656]

I really like this!

[blue_haddock]

there has been a lot of negativity in the facebook watch groups over the pricing but for the specs i think its not too expensive however as many of us remeber CW being the cheap option as they go up market we struggle with the price getting closer to the established competition.

[HTP99]

Saw this on launch day, I love it, my favourite colour is orange, it's my 50th in January, I've already started hinting:



I have a Trident #tide already which I love.

[Sunday Drive]

Nice watch, but a shame there isn’t a date option….

[LeoSayer]

I spent a good hour or so learning about this watch yesterday. I love the orange dial and black/orange aquaflex strap. Although the titanium bracelet looks well engineered too but not cheap.

There are so many things I like... Titanium case, luminous ceramic, COSC certified and a pretty thin case.

I know nothing about the brand.

[gregs656]

blue_haddock said:

there has been a lot of negativity in the facebook watch groups over the pricing but for the specs i think its not too expensive however as many of us remeber CW being the cheap option as they go up market we struggle with the price getting closer to the established competition.

In my opinion the price rises over the last little while have led to more interesting, better resolved designs. I think CW were smart to move upwards when they did, and to the extent they did. I am not sure they could have executed that move any better to be honest.

[Mezzanine]

gregs656 said:

blue_haddock said:

there has been a lot of negativity in the facebook watch groups over the pricing but for the specs i think its not too expensive however as many of us remeber CW being the cheap option as they go up market we struggle with the price getting closer to the established competition.

In my opinion the price rises over the last little while have led to more interesting, better resolved designs. I think CW were smart to move upwards when they did, and to the extent they did. I am not sure they could have executed that move any better to be honest.

I tend to agree, I think the newer stuff coming out is just that bit ‘more’.

I think this is probably their most ‘complete’ watch to date from what I have seen online - a very compelling package.

In terms being overpriced, I’d far rather pay this for that CW then anything from Bremont…

[Bob_Defly]

Mezzanine said:

gregs656 said:

blue_haddock said:

there has been a lot of negativity in the facebook watch groups over the pricing but for the specs i think its not too expensive however as many of us remeber CW being the cheap option as they go up market we struggle with the price getting closer to the established competition.

In my opinion the price rises over the last little while have led to more interesting, better resolved designs. I think CW were smart to move upwards when they did, and to the extent they did. I am not sure they could have executed that move any better to be honest.

I tend to agree, I think the newer stuff coming out is just that bit ‘more’.

I think this is probably their most ‘complete’ watch to date from what I have seen online - a very compelling package.

In terms being overpriced, I’d far rather pay this for that CW then anything from Bremont…

My thoughts exactly. IMHO the price reflects the really great spec.

[Bob_Defly]

I still can't get this watch out of my head. Unless Tudor do something amazing with the P39, the spec on this one still blows it out of the water for the price.

I also really love their bronze C60, especially as it is also a COSC movement.



I've been after a bronze watch for ages, anyone on here have the C60 they can feedback on? Happy with it?

[andySC]

Bob_Defly said:

I also really love their bronze C60, especially as it is also a COSC movement.



I've been after a bronze watch for ages, anyone on here have the C60 they can feedback on? Happy with it?

I scratched the bronze itch with a Christopher Ward, albeit the C65 Aquitaine. Mine is COSC also so I’d guess with the same movement as the C60. The CW bronze patinas quite slowly & I’ve had it since November 23 & have felt compelled to clean it twice. This in itself is part of the charm of bronze & CW fit quick release straps to make the job tool free (unless you want to clean the buckle also). I use baking powder & lemon juice. This will bring the finish back to original which is almost like rose gold, it’s quite blingy but it fades soon enough. For the price I paid I couldn’t be happier. I considered the C60 but I fancied the blue dial of the 65. Quality is good, accuracy has been good too. Go for it, you can always return it if it’s not for you when it arrives.

[blue_haddock]

There were a few lumieres available in the sale that started the other day along with some be cantos

[Bob_Defly]

Just going back to this. As I look at alternatives to this and the P39, I just can't understand why companies like Omega can't get similar spec'd watches within the same dimensions. I mean for us small wristed folks why does every option have to be 42mm and 14mm thick? If CW can do it (and for a low price), why can't everyone else?

Bob_Defly said:

• 41mm case
• 10.9mm height
• 47.9mm lug-to-lug
• 22mm lug width
• 300m water resistance

[Jayho]

Bob_Defly said:

Just going back to this. As I look at alternatives to this and the P39, I just can't understand why companies like Omega can't get similar spec'd watches within the same dimensions. I mean for us small wristed folks why does every option have to be 42mm and 14mm thick? If CW can do it (and for a low price), why can't everyone else?

Bob_Defly said:

• 41mm case
• 10.9mm height
• 47.9mm lug-to-lug
• 22mm lug width
• 300m water resistance

I think an issue is the range of people that the likes of Omega also have to cater for. There's many types of watch enthusiasts. I've been told quite a few times by some of them something along the lines of "If I'm paying all this money for a watch I want it big, robust and stand out." from certain watch enthusiasts.

Personally I've got a tiny wrist and also would rather have something that fits under my shirt cuff. I also get more satisfaction when someone points out or starts a discussion with my watches which aren't in your face.

[Regbuser]

Tudor are releasing a bronze BB in 39mm:

[Bob_Defly]

Regbuser said:

Tudor are releasing a bronze BB in 39mm:

Yeah I saw that, it's pretty nice. Although I wish you could get it on a brown leather strap, the bronze bracelet is a bit too much for me. The case thickness is decent at 12mm too.

Am I wrong in thinking the CW bronze is just a better looking watch though?

[Regbuser]

Brand badges aside, the CW is more pleasing to the eye.