Go To
Disclaimer: I reserve the right to change my mind until it’s no longer the case….
This is my current ‘go to’ watch when I can’t decide or just want something to pick up and wear. 56 hours of power reserve usually means it’s still ticking away. On a (quick release) bracelet which means it’ll go with most things I wear and no tools needed if I swap it out for a (quick release) strap.
On wrist today: Christopher Ward Sealander GMT
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Chung
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6.25” / 15.88 cm
The Sealander series is the best thing to come from CW in years. Love my three hand and GMT versions.
My go-to is my Sinn 556A-RS though.
My go to as of late. Since its quartz its always set correctly. I think it was Two broke watch snobs that called their go to a "chicken sandwich watch." Basically when they go to a restaurant and cant decide what to get, they order a chicken sandwich. haha.
The Sealander series is the best thing to come from CW in years. Love my three hand and GMT versions.
My go-to is my Sinn 556A-RS though.
The Sinn just feels so well built!
This is my current go to, mainly because it had a wobble a few days back and I want to be sure it’s ok:
I’ve now ruined the overall aesthetic of your thread.
Tomorrow CW drops a new watch, the Aquitaine, excited? I'm curious about it
I have been eyeing a Christopher Ward for a while. I simply can't decide between the three below. I've heard nothing but good things about Christopher Ward watches. I don't necessarily have a go to. I simply choose a watch to wear for the week and then rotate, generally.
This is my current go to, mainly because it had a wobble a few days back and I want to be sure it’s ok:
I’ve now ruined the overall aesthetic of your thread.
Not in the slightest…! Looks good - hope its ok!
Tomorrow CW drops a new watch, the Aquitaine, excited? I'm curious about it
I didnt know that! Thanks for the heads up!
I have been eyeing a Christopher Ward for a while. I simply can't decide between the three below. I've heard nothing but good things about Christopher Ward watches. I don't necessarily have a go to. I simply choose a watch to wear for the week and then rotate, generally.
Is there a possibilty of trying all three on?
Not in the slightest…! Looks good - hope its ok!
👍 I will pass on the best wishes.
Slight tongue-in-cheek by posting an 80 year old 28mm Cyma Watersport in a sea of modern divers though. If it isn’t ok there will be a meltdown post - the perils of vintage #751 or something… I think that’s where we have got to.
👍 I will pass on the best wishes.
Slight tongue-in-cheek by posting an 80 year old 28mm Cyma Watersport in a sea of modern divers though. If it isn’t ok there will be a meltdown post - the perils of vintage #751 or something… I think that’s where we have got to.
It harms no one!
I have been eyeing a Christopher Ward for a while. I simply can't decide between the three below. I've heard nothing but good things about Christopher Ward watches. I don't necessarily have a go to. I simply choose a watch to wear for the week and then rotate, generally.
The C63 GMT would be my pick of the three. The other two are larger, and rather thick.
I have seen this CW pop up here on WC rather often lately. Seems to fit my bill a lot. GMT with Polar dial in 39 mm. Must say I’m pretty close to pull the trigger.
Is there a possibilty of trying all three on?
I don't believe so. I don't know of a boutique in the U.S.. I might have to go with the good ol guess and hope for the best 😎
Alright, it’s settled. I‘m getting one.
Current go to, when I don’t want to think too much about what to wear. (Not today though) I’m with you in the white dial, goes with everything. It’s also easy to dress up/down as needed.
That settles it, my next watch will have a white dial.
Great picture, as usual. You could make a Daniel Wellington look good.
That CW is sharp! I need to check one of those out in person sometime.
As I’ve had to go into the office more and more, an Explorer has been getting the bulk of my wrist time. I have other watches I love just as much as it in my collection and that still get weekly wrist time, but the Explorer works with just about everything I wear and do.
Explorer looks great on you!! Now that is a perfect go to watch!
Great picture, as usual. You could make a Daniel Wellington look good.
Thanks @txvikingsfan nice of you to say so! Iwouldn’t want to put it to the test though 😂
If I can't decide on a watch, this is the watch I go with, G-Shock GW-M5610. Actually fits in a cuff, unlike half my collection.
I owned that exact model right after it was released and I would get it again if they only changed 2 things;
Still a crazy nice watch - Enjoy yours in good health!
I don't believe so. I don't know of a boutique in the U.S.. I might have to go with the good ol guess and hope for the best 😎
The only 'boutique' is in Maidenhead UK. They were founded as an internet brand and have stayed that course for the most part. One good thing is that they do a pretty good job of holding value on the secondary market. The only downside is that prices are creeping to the point that there are very few models escaping import duty into the US these days. There are still a few that sneak under on strap and you can always order the bracelet separately with free shipping.
Also for those interested the new $125/£100 off codes are in effect. 125LOUPE25 for US and 100LOUPE25 for UK. There is also an EU 120LOUPE25. There may be ones for other regions.
I know on good information that they are updating their logo, perhaps this will be the first watch with the new logo? Either way I am curious about what it will look like.
OMG, nailed it. New Logo revealed.
The only 'boutique' is in Maidenhead UK. They were founded as an internet brand and have stayed that course for the most part. One good thing is that they do a pretty good job of holding value on the secondary market. The only downside is that prices are creeping to the point that there are very few models escaping import duty into the US these days. There are still a few that sneak under on strap and you can always order the bracelet separately with free shipping.
I did a quick google search and the only boutique in the U.S. is in New Hampshire. I'd imagine the watches for the U.S. ship from here. Not sure though.
So my go to watch is this:
Yes, it’s a quartz fashion watch (which is my general price range) but I can take it anywhere, shower/swim with it and never have to take it off. Plus has more than a passing resemblance to this Nomus, which I would also happily wear if I could spend the 20x what the Quiksilver cost:
Hoping to buy my first automatic/mechanical soon, but will make a new post for recommendations soon.
So my go to watch is this:
Yes, it’s a quartz fashion watch (which is my general price range) but I can take it anywhere, shower/swim with it and never have to take it off. Plus has more than a passing resemblance to this Nomus, which I would also happily wear if I could spend the 20x what the Quiksilver cost:
Hoping to buy my first automatic/mechanical soon, but will make a new post for recommendations soon.
Nice one! Enjoy whatever watch you own.
That watch will bring back memories in years to come!
Great clean white dial! Everyone should have ( at least ) 1x white dial in the collection ✔
I did a quick google search and the only boutique in the U.S. is in New Hampshire. I'd imagine the watches for the U.S. ship from here. Not sure though.
That was closed several years ago and was just a showroom. All orders are shipped from the UK. Shipping is always free even on straps. The way it works currently is that your order ships DHL. When it gets to the US you should be contacted by DHL with import duty owed. You pay it and it comes in about a day after that. It doesn't always work that smooth but it is okay. Duty is usually around 8% but it varies depending on the watch itself. For instance my last purchase retailed at about $1000 and I paid about $80 or $90 in import fees.
for me i don‘t have a particular go to it’s all dependent on my mood, my outfit and my destination