Affordable Swiss
Is Christopher Ward a good watch brand?
Yes. Christopher Ward sells Swiss-made watches direct, so you get specs and finishing that would cost twice as much from a traditional brand, and it now has its own movements.
Below, the numbers behind that: 8 current Christopher Ward watches we've measured, what they use inside, and what they sell for once they're used.
What Christopher Ward does well
- Direct sales keep prices down
- Excellent cases, like the Light-catcher
- Sellita and in-house movements
What to watch out for
- Resale value is low
- Few physical stores; you buy online
Is Christopher Ward a luxury brand?
No, though it plays above its price. Most models are $1,000 to $3,000.
What's inside
Of the 8 Christopher Ward watches we've measured with a known movement: 8 automatic. The movements are made by Sellita (7) and Christopher Ward (1).
See every movement on its caliber page.
Where to start with Christopher Ward
- Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 38mm C60-38ADA31S0KW1-RO
$1,095 list
38 mm case · 45 mm lug-to-lug · automatic
- Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic 39mm C63-39ADA4-S00K0-B1
$1,430 list
39 mm case · 45 mm lug-to-lug · automatic
- Christopher Ward The Twelve 40mm C12-40ADA1-S00B3-B0
$1,635 list
40 mm case · 44.5 mm lug-to-lug · automatic
Questions
- Is Christopher Ward a good watch brand?
- Yes. Christopher Ward sells Swiss-made watches direct, so you get specs and finishing that would cost twice as much from a traditional brand, and it now has its own movements.
- Is Christopher Ward a luxury brand?
- No, though it plays above its price. Most models are $1,000 to $3,000.
- Where are Christopher Ward watches made?
- Christopher Ward is based in United Kingdom and was founded in 2004. Of the Christopher Ward watches we've measured, the movements come from Sellita (7), Christopher Ward (1).