The Christopher Ward Bel Canto is a horological masterclass in materials and design. A chiming watch for the masses, the C1 Bel Canto is without a doubt the watch of 2022. Sorry, Omega Moonswatch. Tudor, you’ve had a good year. GPHG can pass out awards all they want. Anyone who really understands horology at a […]
Low cost straps can look just fine on high cost watches if you find the right one. In the video, I show low cost straps (~$20) on watches costing thousands and discuss things to consider when buying low cost straps, changing buckles, and looking for the right color. Here, you will find the photos, affiliate […]
Once in a while a watch comes along that changes expectations. Quite honestly, it is very rare. Chiming watches are a niche of haute horology inaccessible to most makers due to closely guarded secrets and inaccessible to most enthusiasts due to cost. The Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto changes the equation significantly. This post and […]
I am thrilled and blessed to be able to share a watch with you that won’t be seen in detail anywhere else. The Christopher Ward C1 PowerGlow Prototype is an incredible watch, with only three known to have been made. In the video, I discuss the C1 case design using a few models, including a […]
The Christopher Ward C60 Trident Bronze Ombré, released in 2018, is one of my favorite watches. CW released a new version in 2021, and I had to do a comparison of the two models. In the BATTLE OF THE BRONZE, I pit the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Ombré Mark 2 against the Mark 3 in […]
Being interested in both watches and watchmaking, the notion of reviewing watch movements seemed a natural fit for my site and something different compared to other channels. Movement Reviews starts with an in-depth look at the Christopher Ward SH21.
The Christopher Ward (CW) C3 Malvern Chronograph MK III has been in my collection since 2017, while I picked up an Undone Vintage Killy in a 2019 Black Friday sale. Both are dress-style chronographs and the Undone was acquired to challenge the CW since it gets little wrist time amongst other watches. This is an […]
It is summer, a particularly hot one, and there are certain watches I tend to wear more during the summer months. This post and video provide a brief look at three of my favorite summertime watches, but first I give a requested update on my Timex Weekender Chronograph. As an aside, be sure to check […]
Although I thought I would never like a bronze watch, the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Bronze Ombré has become the absolute favorite watch in my collection. This follow-up to the initial review is something I have been meaning to do and was spurred on by a comment on the original review video. The review update […]