Reviews

There's a lot of innovation going on at Christopher Ward these days. They've just announced a mechanical chronograph and now a new mechanical diver, the Tri-Tech Diver Elite pictured at right. Available in yellow, blue or black dial, this PVD-based beauty sports: Sellita SW200 movement (a Swiss clone of the ETA 2824-2). Helium release valve for you saturation divers out there. PVD-coated stainless steel case. Tritium lights, dual color, on hands, indices, and bezel. (Pictures after th..

Christopher Ward, one of our favorite value brands, has just introduced their first mechanical chronograph, the SpeedHawk C40. Based on an upgraded and decorated Valjox/ETA 7750, the SpeedHawk has 7750 with blued screws, Geneva stripes on the CW-logo'd rotor. Hand-polished 316L stainless steel case, water resistant to 50m (165ft). Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. Screw-down knurled crown. Leather strap with butterfly deployant (alligator available for an extra 10..

Today I'm reviewing a watch that I like a great deal: the Christopher Ward C8 Pilot, model number C8SKK. It's a mechanical watch in the style of pilot's watches from decades ago, updated using modern materials and the ETA 2824-2 mechanical movement. Let's start with the specs: 44mm by 9.7mm, 140g. 22mm leather strap, black with off-white (ecru) stitching, brushed rivets and a nice butterfly double deployant clasp. Antimagnetic inner case and dial. Sapphire crystal with inner anti-ref..