OT: Watch Talk

[Ozz]

Just got my watch back from Nathan...about a week and half to turn it around.

New movement (NH36), new chapter ring (red 24 hour numbers), new sapphire crystal and new bezel insert (glass "coke" style)...

Cheers!

[JedB]

Looks sharp, Ozz.

Glad Nathan was able to help out.
My SKX-007 will be off to him sooner than later.

[AngryScientist]

Good as new!

Very nice.

[72gmc]

Looks good! Not familiar with that bezel insert, does it add height/thickness?

[Ozz]

Originally Posted by 72gmc

Looks good! Not familiar with that bezel insert, does it add height/thickness?

It sticks up maybe 1mm above the crystal...here it is: https://www.namokimods.com/collectio...f41bf58b&_ss=c

[NYCfixie]

Any thoughts on Christopher Ward?

They have been around 20 years so are they a microbrand? Independent? Something else?
Anyone own one? Thoughts on price/value ratio? Cool/favorite design?


Twelve X, Bel Canto, Twelve


Valour, Trident, Sealander

[choke]

Originally Posted by NYCfixie

Any thoughts on Christopher Ward?

They have been around 20 years so are they a microbrand? Independent? Something else?
Anyone own one? Thoughts on price/value ratio? Cool/favorite design?

I've owned a C60 bronze for about 3 years now. I'm very happy with it and I think it was well worth the cost. The only real complaint I have is that the lume could be better....it's not terrible, it's just not as long lasting as some other watches that I own.

Pic is when new, it has a nice patina now.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by NYCfixie

Any thoughts on Christopher Ward?

They have been around 20 years so are they a microbrand? Independent? Something else?
Anyone own one? Thoughts on price/value ratio? Cool/favorite design?

I have a trident pro.

I'm a dive watch junkie, so this one suits me well. I dont like the aesthetics of any of the ones you just posted, but that's a preference/style thing.

From what I understand from my pals across the pond, they are quite popular in the UK.

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by choke

I've owned a C60 bronze for about 3 years now. I'm very happy with it and I think it was well worth the cost. The only real complaint I have is that the lume could be better....it's not terrible, it's just not as long lasting as some other watches that I own.

Pic is when new, it has a nice patina now.

Nice. I like this one.

[NYCfixie]

Originally Posted by choke

I've owned a C60 bronze for about 3 years now. I'm very happy with it and I think it was well worth the cost. The only real complaint I have is that the lume could be better....it's not terrible, it's just not as long lasting as some other watches that I own.

Pic is when new, it has a nice patina now.

Very nice.

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

I have a trident pro.

I'm a dive watch junkie, so this one suits me well. I dont like the aesthetics of any of the ones you just posted, but that's a preference/style thing.

From what I understand from my pals across the pond, they are quite popular in the UK.

Very nice.

I did post a Trident (the newest version) in green


I also like the retro/military/no-date/fully-lumed-dial Dartmouth v2

[AngryScientist]

Originally Posted by NYCfixie

Very nice.



Very nice.

I did post a Trident (the newest version) in green

See that now.

What I like best about mine, aside from the bezel color is the waves in the dial. Gives it a different "Depth", which doesnt come through well in photos. I also like the old logos better than the new shapes.

As you mentioned, they've now been around long enough to be considered a well established brand, I would say.

[LadyDog]

Originally Posted by AngryScientist

I also like the old logos better than the new shapes.

they've now been around long enough to be considered a well established brand, I would say.

Agree with both. Certainly not a microbrand.

What are we on, logo #3.

And agree, in general nice watches.

[jkbrwn]

I always said when CW got rid of the first logo, I'd buy one - but I hated the second too. Then I said I'd buy one if they got rid of words as logos altogether. And they did. And I still haven't got one... I really like the new flags logo.

[rice rocket]

CW Twelve is on my radar, but I'm sort of a Genta junkie.

[NYCfixie]

The firesale continues.
2024 is the year of downsizing having not added anything new.
It has been cathartic unloading watches that I do not want and/or do not wear.