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The C1 Bel Canto Classic made Christopher Ward change forever

Introducing

31.10.24

The C1 Bel Canto Classic made Christopher Ward change forever

Christopher Ward puts the Bel Canto into production, with slight tweaks.

Andrew & Zach pick the best watches at Windup Watch Fair New York – we need your vote for the winner!

Video

24.10.24

Andrew & Zach pick the best watches at Windup Watch Fair New York – we need your vote for the winner!

Andrew and Zach go head-to-head to pick the best dive watch, dress watch, field watch, and do-it-all GADA watch at Windup New York.

The best British watch brands reviving a traditional craft

Buying Guides

13.10.24

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The best British watch brands reviving a traditional craft

From quirky quartz to haute horlogerie.

The best options for an integrated bracelet sports watch for less

Buying Guides

02.10.24

The best options for an integrated bracelet sports watch for less

Perhaps the most popular style of watches today, these integrated bracelet watches prove you don't need to remortgage to get one.

New releases from Fears, Panerai, Christopher Ward and more

Last Week in Watches

29.09.24

New releases from Fears, Panerai, Christopher Ward and more

Compact cases, clever collaborations and the return of a model we thought could be gone for good, all in last week in watches.

12 of the best affordable sports watches from $250 to $3,000

Buying Guides

06.09.24

12 of the best affordable sports watches from $250 to $3,000

These sports watches prove you can get plenty of value for US$3,000, and way less than that.

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

Last Week in Watches

03.09.24

GWD and W&W Shanghai Special: new releases from Daniel Roth, Laurent Ferrier, Zenith, and more

The new thinnest watch in the world, a strong return for Daniel Roth, chiming Bulgaris, a trio of Breitling perpetual calendars and more!

Introducing

30.08.24

The Christopher Ward C60 Trident Lumière is the brand’s most refined dive watch yet

Boasting a titanium case and a trio of retro dial finishes, the C60 Trident Lumière combines tool watch bona fides with on-point vibes.

7 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Buying Guides

29.08.24

7 of the best purple dial watches for when you want something a little funky

Purple watch dials may not be the most common, but they are among the most evocative that you'll find on the market.

Watches to mark the biggest occasions in life, the wedding anniversary

Buying Guides

25.08.24

Watches to mark the biggest occasions in life, the wedding anniversary

Celebrating the big milestones is important, and wedding anniversaries are as big as they come, here are the best watches for each one.

New releases from Blancpain, Grand Seiko, Chronoswiss and more

Last Week in Watches

04.08.24

New releases from Blancpain, Grand Seiko, Chronoswiss and more

Blancpain goes for (red) gold, Grand Seiko and Seiko tease with USA and EU exclusives.

New releases from Piaget, Furlan Marri, Hermès and more

Last Week in Watches

21.07.24

New releases from Piaget, Furlan Marri, Hermès and more

Flying saucers, pocket watches and rainbows: there isn’t a single boring piece this week!

12 of the best mechanical watches under $1,000 that define what a value proposition is

Buying Guides

06.07.24

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12 of the best mechanical watches under $1,000 that define what a value proposition is

If you needed any more proof that US$1,000 can get you a great mechanical watch, this list of affordables is it.

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Qin Gan, Omega and more

Last Week in Watches

23.06.24

New releases from Laurent Ferrier, Qin Gan, Omega and more

Collabs were the name of the game this week, with Christopher Ward, Omega and Laurent Ferrier all joining the fun.

Andrew Morgan teams up with Christopher Ward for a special Bel Canto, The Red One

Introducing

20.06.24

Andrew Morgan teams up with Christopher Ward for a special Bel Canto, The Red One

An intense red piece unique for Andrew Morgan has become the first-ever Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto collaboration available for all.

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

Last Week in Watches

16.06.24

New releases from Longines, De Bethune, Louis Vuitton and more

This was a big week for watch releases, with high-profile motorsports-inspired watches and yet more MoonSwatch variants.

20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Buying Guides

20.05.24

20 of the best integrated bracelet watches, from least to most expensive

Integrated bracelet watches are amongst the most popular and trending type of watch in the marketplace. Here are some of the best.

Events

20.03.24

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British watchmaking is back

British Watchmakers' Day has just passed with a resounding success, with over 1,300 people in attendance at the Royal Horticultural Halls.

New releases from Bulgari, Zenith, Hublot and more

Last Week in Watches

04.02.24

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New releases from Bulgari, Zenith, Hublot and more

LVMH Watch Week produced some heavy hitters - but they weren't the only show in town.

How the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto strikes a chord with enthusiasts

What We Wore

31.12.23

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How the Christopher Ward C1 Bel Canto strikes a chord with enthusiasts

Christopher Ward, the British brand known for its budget-friendly, well-made, and relatively safely designed sports watches, went on to release something new that would change…

Five winners and underdogs from GPHG 2023

News

11.11.23

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Five winners and underdogs from GPHG 2023

We bring you the scoop on Watch Oscars 2023.

Everything you need to know about Christopher Ward

In-Depth

06.11.23

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Everything you need to know about Christopher Ward

We bring you the story of Christopher Ward - also known as the microbrand granddaddies.

Buying Guides

31.10.23

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5 of the best wave dials

Sometimes owning a dive watch just isn’t enough proof that you love the ocean. Water resistance is great, but if you don’t hear the waves…

Buying Guides

17.10.23

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5 of the best budget moonphase watches

Moonphases don't have to be reserved for the deepest of pockets - here are our five affordable favourites.

10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Buying Guides

06.10.23

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10 of the best watches for an 18th birthday

Most 18 year olds will probably wonder why you need a watch when you have the latest iPhone, and that’s a fair point – if…

New releases from Tissot, Christopher Ward and more

Last Week in Watches

05.08.23

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New releases from Tissot, Christopher Ward and more

We are really feeling the heat of summer in the Northern hemisphere, and it seems that the watch industry feels the same. Compared to last…

Only Watch out – EveryWatch is the new piece unique auction in town

Auctions

02.08.23

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Only Watch out – EveryWatch is the new piece unique auction in town

First of all I’d like to apologise for the punny title – it was simply too tempting. Slated to take place from August 16-23, the…

Christopher Ward enters the integrated bracelet game with the handsome Twelve

Introducing

27.04.23

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Christopher Ward enters the integrated bracelet game with the handsome Twelve

Making desirable watches affordable, let alone available, is a struggle that many brands are currently facing. From the entry-level to the high-end, each desirable piece…

The Independedit: The Christopher Ward Bel Canto could prove the bargain of the year

Introducing

02.02.23

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The Independedit: The Christopher Ward Bel Canto could prove the bargain of the year

The Christopher Ward Bel Canto is the brand’s first take on a chiming complication Achieved with the help of a base Sellita SW200 and an…

A fantastic five of value proposition GMT watches

Lists

14.07.22

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A fantastic five of value proposition GMT watches

Prompted by Seiko’s bombshell release of the SKX Sports Style GMT – 5KX GMT for short – we sought to find other watches with GMT…

Interview

11.03.21

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INTERVIEW: British Watchmaking’s brave new dawn

As one British alliance lies wounded from failing to remain in touch with the times, another is going from strength to strength. Indeed, unlike the…

HANDS ON: The Christopher Ward C1 Worldglow is redefining the dress watch with some serious playfulness

Watch Reviews

03.02.21

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HANDS ON: The Christopher Ward C1 Worldglow is redefining the dress watch with some serious playfulness

At a time when there is limited opportunity for travellers to jet around the world, there is a perverse brilliance in the timing of the…

5 watches that use the Sellita SW510 chronograph movement, from $2000 – $4000USD

Lists

22.12.20

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5 watches that use the Sellita SW510 chronograph movement, from $2000 – $4000USD

Modern life is increasingly stressful. The incessant buzz of notifications from your mobile and laptop can make one yearn for simpler times. Amid such craziness,…

Out of this world: These are 4 of the most attractive moon phases money can buy

Lists

17.02.20

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Out of this world: These are 4 of the most attractive moon phases money can buy

While watches equipped with a moon phase complication aren’t without their detractors, for the astronomically inclined, they are wonderful devices. And, from an aesthetic standpoint,…

Is this the most accessible true worldtimer on the market right now? The Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer

Watch Reviews

10.10.19

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Is this the most accessible true worldtimer on the market right now? The Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer

Editor’s note: Christopher Ward is a name that pops up whenever someone is looking for a watch that offers a solid value proposition, and this…

Dive into the Christopher Ward C65 Trident Automatic

Watch Reviews

26.08.19

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Dive into the Christopher Ward C65 Trident Automatic

Editor’s note: Sometimes, amid all the hullaballoo around specifications, it’s easy to forget what makes watches fun. Sure, helium escape valves can play a part…

HANDS-ON: Is this the most accessible true worldtimer on the market right now? The Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer

Watch Reviews

19.04.19

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HANDS-ON: Is this the most accessible true worldtimer on the market right now? The Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Worldtimer

Worldtimers — which allow you to, at a glance, quickly determine the time anywhere across the globe — aren’t the most common complications. And typically,…