darkoverlord
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So this the second time that the Wind Up watch fair got (maybe third). The first time was the first year I went. LI Watch was their with a whole mess of Squales. Including the yet to be released Squale-matic 60atmos in cyan blue and white. I went home thinking about that watch... eventually I had to have it. Over the past couple years I have tried on all of Zelos' models at the show too. And while that didn't leave me "having to have" any one of them. It did lead me to know that when the new Swordfish came into stock at the lower price, it would be a winner.
Well this year Christopher Ward was present at the show. I had mentioned in a couple other threads specific to the show and to CW that I wasn't too impressed with their attitudes or customer service. But I was quite impressed with their watches. Particularly the C65 line. A product I had been mentally toying with for some time. The ability to try them on in person pushed me over the edge.
Now, truth be told. I wanted to try on the green, they didn't have it. I wanted to try on the yellow, they didn't have it. I tried on the black/pepsi GMT. Didn't love it. But I did try on their newest C65 black/gold, the white anthropocene GMT and the blue "regular" and automatic C65s.
So.. TBH the one I liked the most was the white GMT. However I didn't love the price at over $1k esp when my second choice (posted herein) was on their nearly new list for $550.
I ordered the watch on the camel leather strap. But they sent it on the bracelet you see here. Some of you might be thinking "score you got a free upgrade." I agree and disagree. Its a pretty decent bracelet with the sliding adjustment system, all solid links etc. But to me this style is a strap style. So I reached out to them. Let's see what happens from a CS perspective. The same thing happened with Zelos and Elshan immediately sent me a replacement no questions asked and did not ask for the wrong strap back. Will CW step up similarly?
any pics, followed by specs and opinions:
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Cool packaging
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
warranty, instructions, cleaning cloth
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
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Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Specs:
1. Case finishing with all the little angles, cut outs etc.
2. Comfort, this is one smooth comfy mutha
3. Hand finishing and details. CW is great at this. the hands are multi faceted. They do great things with the light.
4. Crown, great size. very solid.
5. Adjustable clasp.
The good:
1. Dial overall. Color, markers (most are applied which is nice) and I'm good with the logos (though a date window would balance it better ala the new C60)
2. the bezel (great color, good action) its aluminum which is totally appropriate for the style. But hey guys this is a british watch all together now, its pronounced. "A-loo-min-e-um" not "eh-lu-meh-num"
3. Bracelet overall.
4. Crystal, really nicely integrated sapphire crystal, box style, nice low profile. It is very good, but now as clear as some.
The not so good:
1. Lume is poor. Though it does activate quite naturally, which is nice.
2. CS ordering.... because I got the bracelet I didn't get what I ordered. Let's see how they handle it. But tbh they now have a reputation. People are posting all the time about how they come dirty, wrong colors, wrong options. etc. They need to get their act together there... esp if they are going to be so aloof in attitude (as they were at Wind UP.)
Ironically the bracelet is the only place I see any wear from this being a "nearly new". This is ironic not only because I didn't order the watch on the bracelet but because this isn't even really the bracelet that naturally comes with the C65. This is a more modern bracelet with wider center links. This version of the C65 is supposed to come on a traditional oyster style bracelet with smaller center links. Anyway , there wasn't any damage on the bracelet, just smudging.
So that's it folks... thanks for looking.
Well this year Christopher Ward was present at the show. I had mentioned in a couple other threads specific to the show and to CW that I wasn't too impressed with their attitudes or customer service. But I was quite impressed with their watches. Particularly the C65 line. A product I had been mentally toying with for some time. The ability to try them on in person pushed me over the edge.
Now, truth be told. I wanted to try on the green, they didn't have it. I wanted to try on the yellow, they didn't have it. I tried on the black/pepsi GMT. Didn't love it. But I did try on their newest C65 black/gold, the white anthropocene GMT and the blue "regular" and automatic C65s.
So.. TBH the one I liked the most was the white GMT. However I didn't love the price at over $1k esp when my second choice (posted herein) was on their nearly new list for $550.
I ordered the watch on the camel leather strap. But they sent it on the bracelet you see here. Some of you might be thinking "score you got a free upgrade." I agree and disagree. Its a pretty decent bracelet with the sliding adjustment system, all solid links etc. But to me this style is a strap style. So I reached out to them. Let's see what happens from a CS perspective. The same thing happened with Zelos and Elshan immediately sent me a replacement no questions asked and did not ask for the wrong strap back. Will CW step up similarly?
any pics, followed by specs and opinions:
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Cool packaging
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
warranty, instructions, cleaning cloth
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on FlickrUntitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Untitled by Gavin Gear, on Flickr
Specs:
- Diameter: 41mm
- Height: 11.55mm
- Weight: 65g
- Weight with 21cm bracelet: 164g
- Calibre: Sellita SW210
- Vibrations: 28,800 per hour (4 Hz)
- Timing tolerance: +15/-15 seconds per day
- Case: 316L Stainless Steel
- Water resistance: 15 ATM (150 metres)
- Dial colour: Blue
- Lume: Old Radium SuperLumiNova
- Lug to lug: 47.1mm
- Bracelet width: 22mm
1. Case finishing with all the little angles, cut outs etc.
2. Comfort, this is one smooth comfy mutha
3. Hand finishing and details. CW is great at this. the hands are multi faceted. They do great things with the light.
4. Crown, great size. very solid.
5. Adjustable clasp.
The good:
1. Dial overall. Color, markers (most are applied which is nice) and I'm good with the logos (though a date window would balance it better ala the new C60)
2. the bezel (great color, good action) its aluminum which is totally appropriate for the style. But hey guys this is a british watch all together now, its pronounced. "A-loo-min-e-um" not "eh-lu-meh-num"
3. Bracelet overall.
4. Crystal, really nicely integrated sapphire crystal, box style, nice low profile. It is very good, but now as clear as some.
The not so good:
1. Lume is poor. Though it does activate quite naturally, which is nice.
2. CS ordering.... because I got the bracelet I didn't get what I ordered. Let's see how they handle it. But tbh they now have a reputation. People are posting all the time about how they come dirty, wrong colors, wrong options. etc. They need to get their act together there... esp if they are going to be so aloof in attitude (as they were at Wind UP.)
Ironically the bracelet is the only place I see any wear from this being a "nearly new". This is ironic not only because I didn't order the watch on the bracelet but because this isn't even really the bracelet that naturally comes with the C65. This is a more modern bracelet with wider center links. This version of the C65 is supposed to come on a traditional oyster style bracelet with smaller center links. Anyway , there wasn't any damage on the bracelet, just smudging.
So that's it folks... thanks for looking.