The blue dial is all sold out now but there's a green dial too that you can pre-order!

@ghhdgjjfjjggj

Жыл бұрын

NOOO

@lyondrake

Жыл бұрын

if there's a red dial I'm sold!

@khaaaaaaaaaannn

Жыл бұрын

That was quick, I was too early for the pre-order window when I last checked so I left it a couple of days and now they're gone 😂

@kiljaeden7663

Жыл бұрын

I think the green looks even better.

@Kazyole

Жыл бұрын

Curious if you don't mind, what is the size of the wrist it's shown on in your video? Mine are only 6" in circumference and I'm really hoping this isn't going to be too large for me.

We forgive you for not reading the rest of our email. Thanks so much for taking the time to review our watch!

@cmb1972

Жыл бұрын

Lovely piece there, kudos.

@neilmartin7776

Жыл бұрын

It's absolutely gorgeous, a genuine masterpiece. I wish I could afford one, because I know it'll sell out, but congratulations on producing it!

@cosmodoc

Жыл бұрын

I hope there will be further colours, the green is not for me, if there are, I will buy one, although I already have 4 CW watches!

@sanghoonlee5171

Жыл бұрын

Kudos to you for bringing the mechanical chime watch to us mere mortals

@krumovevgeni

Жыл бұрын

Guys, you are really challenging the status-quo. Keep it up and thank you for your efforts! Unfortunately the blue dial is already sold out ...

This is what smart watchmaking is about. This is what we need more of. Kudos to the Christopher Ward team behind the Bel Canto.

@ChristopherWardWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Siong!

All are sold out now….😢 The fact they didn’t put a logo on the dial shows how well this is done. They knew it was, as you said, a masterpiece!

I had never considered owning a Christopher Ward before. That’s now changed. My jaw dropped when I saw this Bel Canto and I preordered the green 20 minutes ago. Unbelievable. Masterpiece.

@paul64774

Жыл бұрын

I have 3 of their watches. They’re great VFM. Well built for their prices.

@servioalmanzar6932

Жыл бұрын

damn ur rich asf

@paul64774

Жыл бұрын

@@servioalmanzar6932 In English means?

@ugabrew

Жыл бұрын

Congrats! Such a cool watch.

@markedfortime

Жыл бұрын

I picked up the blue dial and last year picked up the Concept. CW has become one of my favorite brands!

I've owned 16 of their watches and I'm grinning from ear to ear now that they're finally getting their well overdue recognition!

@ChristopherWardWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. We really appreciate your support.

@jeffreyepiscopo

Жыл бұрын

@@ChristopherWardWatches I'd love to own one but it seems you aren't even making them available for purchase. Seems like a weird move to me

@MichaelDavis-pq6ei

Жыл бұрын

Completely agree. I have a large C W collection and it is great that they are getting proper recognition. They are great watches and a great bunch of people to deal with.

@jackwhitestripe7342

Жыл бұрын

sir are you from india?

@Geefiasco

Жыл бұрын

@@jackwhitestripe7342 the UK

As you say, it's a masterpiece -- a brilliant achievement by Christopher Ward. Kudos to the team who designed and built this. 👏

@ChristopherWardWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Very cool what they've done and you've done an amazing job selling us on it. Really put Christopher Ward on the map for me. Not because they're "cheap", but because it makes me feel they do what they do for the art of mechanical watches. There's no marketing talk, there's no doing things the certain way only because it sounds good on paper and allows the price to be inflated. It feels honest which is something more brands could do with.

I love how rapid prototyping tech was made cheap (part of the "user friendly" 3D Printing revolution) and it's now FINALLY trusted to develop masterpieces such as this.

I love ChrWard and everything they've done so far. Mr. France thank you for making the watch world a better place. And thank you Watchfinder for another great episode.

@ChristopherWardWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Sam. We'll pass this on to Mike.

Finally, something out of the ordinary for a reasonable price. I would never thought that CW was able to make such a unique timepiece. Well done to the development team!

@conannanoc8768

Жыл бұрын

well, they do have other unique timepieces in their catalogue. This is by far the more outlandish, though.

*PLEASE DO AN INTERVIEW WITH THE ENGINEERS.....!* I would LOVE to hear their story - this is a new era in watches - rapid prototyping - Id love to hear more about it.

I learned of this release late and missed out on the Azul dial sadly. I've admired Christopher Ward from afar for 2 years now. I do not own one. I have awaited a final product bereft of the old logo, something more understated, and witnessed the progression of the brand. They are absolutely taking off. So, this morning when I saw an email from CW I did not hesitate, didn't even think. I placed my order for the Verde dial as fast as possible. Now to see my favorite horological KZread channel feature the timepiece I am absolutely floored and brimming with excitement. This will be such a joy and pleasure to adorn on my wrist and train my ear to listen for the chime. In the key of D. A drop of sun. Bravo CW. This truly is your finest hour.

This is the first watch in a really, really long time that really impressed me. And the way you presented it is as masterful as the watch itself. Too bad this is out of my league, but nothing stops me from admiring it. I hope they find their way into the wrists of people that can truly appreciate them

@sheilaboothroyd4293

Жыл бұрын

Don't telegram this fool, he's a scammer.

It’s a stunning piece. Congratulations to the CW team for producing this!

@ChristopherWardWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Back to what you guys do best. Beautiful video, beautiful watch. More please!

Its probably the best brand for the enthusiast. They are priced so well and they have a huge, loyal fanbase.

@ChristopherWardWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Younus.

Congratulations to everyone at Christopher ward. Great to see a company clearly full of passionate people really pushing themselves to achieve something. It’s a beauty. My finger hovered over the buy button for the green dial but I couldn’t get the thought of my mortgage advisor spanking my little bum into next Tuesday. Hope I don’t live to regret it. Signed up to your newsletter though.

@ChristopherWardWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Sam!

A brilliant release that I was not expecting. I will be adding this to my short-list, which is also something I didn't think I would say about a CW watch. With other color variations coming out, if the "right" one comes along it will be a possible insta-purchase.

I was a Christopher Ward fan anyway (I have two). But this elevates them to a new level. Great work, and good for the British watchmaking industry too.

Have loved this brand for the past 7 years, they keep upping their game and producing interesting high quality watches at incredible prices. Great to see a British watch company flourishing and pushing the boundaries. Keep up the excellent work.

@ChristopherWardWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I own 3 CW watches and I am very happy with them, I have just ordered my Bel Canto , SS & Purple, I look forward to receiving it in about 8 months.

@vincedelapena

2 ай бұрын

What's SS?

Great review. I am very excited about this piece! As a proud owner of a CW C11 for a number of years, and always receiving great customer service, I was gutted to have missed the blue dial. Fortunately saw the email and purchased a green dial before selling out and can not wait to wear!! Congratulations Christopher Ward. You've shook the watch market!!

Incredible review and commentary. I have never considered pulling the trigger on a watch of this price, but considering it now. This is what watchmaking should be, dedication to the craft and to the wearer, not continuing to pump profit out of reputation and status. Whether I can get hands on one of these or not, thank you so much!

Such a great achievement for Christopher Ward. I do hope to see more watches like this from the brand. Hopefully not limited editions.

@ChristopherWardWatches

Жыл бұрын

Stay tuned!

@AlkQubit

Жыл бұрын

@@ChristopherWardWatches Yes, please! Make more of them, I want to buy one.

@scottbarnett3566

Жыл бұрын

Please make this a batch order staple under specialties! Wonderful!

@ekimandersom4478

Жыл бұрын

This one is also not limited, only the color is

I have 2 Christopher Ward watches and can’t fault either of them. Value for money and customer service is brilliant. Keep up the good work!

Good to see Watchfinder back on track! You are awesome guys!!!

This is a game changer indeed. I see brilliant, creative thinking and a determination to lead, rather follow. I really like it. Thank you Andrew and team, and thank you CW for showing us, and the Swiss, how it should be done. 👋👍

Brilliant job, CW. I've always compared them to Lotus, who take off the shelf parts bin from Toyota, GM and others and create supercars. This is ultimately why this hobby is so edifying. I'm glad you gave us the opportunity to spend a few minutes learning about this engineering achievement. For a moment, we're spared of going nuts over pepsi bezels and palm fronds, or whether tool watches should have sunray dials. Look forward to owning a Bel Canto in the future!

@rosschops9509

Жыл бұрын

Well said!

I've never been particularly drawn to CW pieces, but this is gorgeous and a big step up.

First, that was a nice bit of writing: informative, well structured, and just a little bit cheeky! Second, thanks for pointing out the innovations in design and manufacturing that were developed while creating this masterpiece. New and innovative ways to create and mock up untried ideas is not just a great way to keep development costs down, but shines a beacon towards a future for the industry that leads to exciting new vistas. Third, gorgeous watch!

I am amazed. Beautiful watch! Excellent video quality too.

My favorite detail about the Bel Canto is NO logos. What a feat, and Christopher Ward makes no apologies. He lets the watch do the talking. Conversely, though Grand Seiko makes excellent watches, they use three different clashing fonts for their SEIKO, GS, and GRAND SEIKO logos, an eyesore. Spring drive aside, Grand Seiko's design acumen pales in comparison to their European counterparts. Christopher Ward has taste. On the Bel Canto, however, there is no reason to say "Swiss Made" either.

@InAMinMaths

Жыл бұрын

I was trying to figure out what I liked about this. Thanks 👍

So basically CW showed the big boys that horology, isn't out of reach and innovation is not just making a watch more water resistant. Plus I just noticed that, that CW just mixed Rolex and Omega releases in one, the titanium, and the sonnerie of the Omega. CW has come out to play, and their future seems rather brilliant.

I had goosebumps when the question was for Spotting that Theres No Logo….!!!!! Just woww…..i did missed the Blue dial but never too late…. Already The Black is on Order….. Cant wait for it to chime on my wrist….!!!! Wonderful Video and Description for an evenly Wonderful piece of Beauty…!!! Keep going…❤❤❤

A stunning watch which I first noticed was the absence of a ‘brand name’. Accompanied as always by your mellifluous, articulate and measured tones. Great as always.

If Christopher Ward continues with these kinds of creations, I could see them becoming a juggernaut in the Swiss watch industry.

The Independ/Microbrand scene is now so sophisticated and advanced that you can get excellent watches with unusual complications for $2-3k and for $4-6k you can get you Grail Level watches that would cost 4-10x as much from the traditional brands. It's a wonderful time to be a Watch collector.

@ChristopherWardWatches

Жыл бұрын

😊

@ekimandersom4478

Жыл бұрын

At least when spending 4k on this, you actually feel like it is worth the price. Unlike many other brands with their unrealistic pricing based on marketing.

Absolutely love this watch and love the phrase ‘Visual Pasta’ as so many of these types of watches end up looking. Superb engineering for a price which can be considered as affordable. Well done CW.

Great review - was lucky enough to get an invite to CW's pre-release presentation and to get my order in for the blue dial version in before it went on general release - having seen your review, I can't wait for it to arrive!

I do think there is a catch. It's a darned limited edition. If this were a regular series, I'd without a doubt consider it eventually. What a watch this is. Absolutely magisterial.

@paulchamberlain2067

Жыл бұрын

They are now taking preorders for a different colour way if you want to get on the list!

@betog.6229

Жыл бұрын

@@paulchamberlain2067 I want to! I'm just not… able to. Hahahaha

@ekimandersom4478

Жыл бұрын

It is a regular series now

@betog.6229

Жыл бұрын

@@ekimandersom4478 Oh my God, it is!

@ekimandersom4478

Жыл бұрын

@@betog.6229 Yeah i just ordered one

This is such a great watch! An incredible achievement for CW.

@ChristopherWardWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Andrea!

@andreaiacolina

Жыл бұрын

@@ChristopherWardWatches you're watches have an incredible value proposition and this is not an exception. At the moment I have only one CW piece in my collection, but you're catalogue is full of great pieces, so I hope to add other pieces in the future. Go on with the great job you're doing!

Thank you Watchfinder for covering this watch. Amazing indeed. I agree 100% that this is game changing!

Would love to see more watches like this. Amazing job Christopher Ward 🙌🏻

They just emailed out the next batch of Bel Canto for Pre order. 4 new colors: Cielo (light blue), Viola (purple), Nero (black), Rosa (light pink/orange). Check your email if you already signed up for the Waitlist

I'm a big fan of the Bel Canto doubt I'd ever wear one (even if I could afford it) seeing CW push the boat out and take a risk on something out of their traditional wheelhouse and smash it is a wonderful thing. Just seen the green one which is not available till July next year has sold out as well. Well done CW.

@sheilaboothroyd4293

Жыл бұрын

Don't reply to this telegram it's a con man praying on your desires.

Great review! I've ordered one of the blue dial versions (the last in the series, No.300 in fact). I love a mechanical watch with a novel or unusual complexity. Having been wearing an Apple Ultra lately that chimes on the hour, it is actually useful to note the passage of time during the day by the hour striking. So the idea of an hourly chime (as opposed to a minute repeater - leaving aside the complexity and cost of such movements) sounded useful. I already own several CW watches inc the C60 Concept with the SH21 movement. The Concept is very well made and finished. As another titanium watch, I appreciate the comfort and lightness of this material. While this watch is marmite to some (usually because people don't like that CW released a green dial LE version immediately after launching the blue dial version which sold out in 8 hours - only to be followed by the green dial selling out in even less time!) it is once again an opportunity for people to buy something innovative at a price far below what might be charged by more well-known brands and made in Switzerland as opposed to being made (or copied) elsewhere at bargain prices with poor quality control. Frankly, I love to support a British watchmaker/designer and I love how CW keeps it feet on the ground through direct selling. The fact that they are British designed and bulit in Switzerland doesn't bother me. Switzerland, like for example Germany and Japan (and England of course), remain places where assembly of decent products creates quality items. These watches will remain niche given their limited production. It doesn't matter that, other than among enthusiasts, the CW brand doesn't have the same caché as the well-known (and mostly) Swiss brands. Most people cannot buy certain brands that have priced themselves on the grey market way beyond anything remotely affordable. There are now two markets. On the one hand, the rarified silliness of a few big name brands bought by seriously wealthy collectors and/or worn by big-name promoters, and occasionaly bought by people placing investment value above horological desire. And on the other hand, a world of premier brands, independents and microbrands where retail prices are usually the price paid (with some discounting sometimes) and flippers do not corrupt the market place. If CW keep making innovative and quality watches at "reasonable" prices, then they will continue to get support from watch lovers and especially from me.

Missed the blue dial yesterday while working, didn't miss the email on the green dial today and placed the pre order. Christopher Ward holds a special place in my watch journey, as I slowly built up the courage to spend more and more. My trusty Trident 300m with the orange bezel is still going strong, almost a decade later. Sees a lot of wrist time during baseball season (Giants) and all of October 🎃

This is absolutely gorgeous. I've never considered a Christopher Ward before, but this has made me think again. Unfortunately I can't afford it at the moment, but I'll definitely be keeping an eye on the brand to see what they come up with next. A genuine masterpiece.

@ChristopherWardWatches

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words!

The absence the logo is a much louder statement than any logo can make. Its so beautiful that they couldn’t find in their heart to ruin it with something as vulgar as a logo.

Wonderful watch. Thank you for showcasing it. This is epic workmanship.

A very well done watch and story line. Appreciate your video, and now Christopher Ward even more.

Christopher Ward is a nice guy, not like that Rolex kinda guy who wants to do filthy things before he'll put you on a wait list.

@SonikDethmonkey

Жыл бұрын

Well it sold out in one day so you might end up having to do filthy things anyway.

@carlpalmer879

Жыл бұрын

He's nothing to do with company anymore

This is amazing! What a gorgeous, unusual piece. Heard from CW. I can’t afford to watch at this price range but I’ll tell you if I could and knew about it in time I’d be punk and down my four grand without a second thought. This is a great example of how modern technology can make watches that used to be handmade can now be made much more cheaply with no decrease in quality. Bravo CW!

This channel is like reading poetry about watches. Love it!

So glad you finally have a Christopher Ward. I have, and continue to enjoy my perfectly proportioned 38mm C60. Great the team have been so innovativel, in so many ways.

Wow. What a watch. What an endeavour. What a great story. I’m so pleased for Christopher Ward. Just honest hard work and intelligent outside the box thinking and streamlined simple elegant engineering. Well done indeed. Great video as always AM 😊

I like it a lot and also like they way they made it happen. Very nice symmetry, depth, clutter free and size. Also appreciate the balls to leave the logo out! The future looks bright for version 2 once this is sold off, where I (as a total layman) would appreciate some slight beveling of some parts and a better connection between the face and movement parts above it. Right now the face feels a bit like an unpainted canvas. Anyway a super good piece at this price point! Congratulations CW!

@pauloconnor5101

Жыл бұрын

Their logo is horrible, I do like some of their watches but the logo and name design is terrible in all its iterations.

Absolutely beautiful, I can imagine any future editions will sell out fast! Great work from the team at CW 👍

@willelliott5052

Жыл бұрын

CW is now taking orders for four new colors.

I just ordered the green one! Looks really nice. A green, semi-open movement with a hourly chime? Yes please!

What a masterclass almost out of nowhere! Incredible. I want one!

Excellent video, Watchfinder at its purest

Simply stunning. Wow. By far the watch that has caught my attention most of all the reviews on this channel. Beautiful.

That logo line at the end. Got me... got me so bloody well.

Superb watch great video 👍. The information about the design team and prototype manufacture is fascinating, thank you.

Outstanding review! I ordered my Cielo (light blue) version yesterday. It's gonna be a long 8 months filled with anticipation!

I think the world needs more of this. Watches should be beautiful and affordable, something that more people can showcase and love and it will not break a bank. Stunning watch, absolute masterpiece, really want to get my hands on one some day

I want one! Your content is so perfect! Thank you

The Bel Canto is bellisima! This episode was a good one. I enjoyed it very much. Some more please?!? I'd very much like to hear WatchFinder's take on a late 90s, early 2000s horological experiment known as the (original) Oakley Time Bomb. Keep up the great work! Thank you.

Great presentation of a great achievement by CW! A spectacular piece; imo it trumps many much bigger names!! Bravissimo!

Brilliant watch and near the top of my list to buy next! Keep it up CW! ❤

Amazing. Shame it's sold out. Hope they make a lot more. You are right about the prices of watches becoming stupid over the years. Even once affordable brands like seiko and grand seiko are going up into the next price brackets so it's nice to find some that are making things that should cost a lot more but are keeping the pricing respectable. I recently got a vintage seiko Bellmatic and it's a nice watch that shows that brands used to make such things at an affordable price range for something with a bell mechanism inside it.

Another professional presentation. Thank you 🙂

The watch and presentation caught my eye immediately excellent!

Absolutely lovely! The best watch from CW. The fun fact is that I work in Maidenhead and I kept postponing a visit to the factory showroom. Now I have a very good reason. I wonder if they have one to try on!

I was lucky enough to order one. It is everything I love in a watch! Visible mechanics, titanium, blue dial, swiss made. A MBF used to be one of my grails. But honestly this better for a fraction of the price, with a 5 year warranty!

@davidreece3891

Жыл бұрын

when will you get it

Wow 🤩 the best review of this watch anywhere till now !

I’ve considered C.W. before (C1 Moonglow), but now I WILL be saving up for the Bel Canto. Congrats Christopher Ward and thank you!

Clap-clap-clap-clap-clap...!!! A masterpiece indeed! In. Every. Single. Aspect. The poetry of praises in this video is well deserved. Bravo Cristofer Ward for giving us the Bel Canto! And thank you Andrew for this wonderful review.

Thank you for such a wonderful piece.

Wow, thank you for this video! This watch is both very beautifully made and technically very impressive. In a way you often only see in high end watches costing easily ten times the price of the CW. Now I'm very curious to see what they will do after this in the next few years.

The lack of a logo was the first thing I noticed and appreciated. Makes me thing I should sell off some of my collection to pick one of these up. Crazy intriguing.

For the longest time I have looked at Christopher Ward with mild-mannered disinterest. Truly recognising they are great quality and good design but that brand just never really connected with me me. This watch changes this completely! I defenately see a Christopher Ward watch on my wrist in my future at some point. Great job on your part to save the best for last: no logo! Now that's confidence! I love it!

I've always liked the brand and own several of their watches, including their first watch using their in-house movement SH21 which is a very solid three hander with date, small seconds, twin barrels with a five day power reserve. Must be five years ago. This new watch is an amazing achievement but it's time they developed their in house capability with the bread and butter stuff. Time to put the Sellitas behind them.

Absolutely lovely watch and Im very glad to see CW going this direction. I have owned several Tridents, and other specialty models (motorracing), quality has always been good and they look really spectacular

I can’t believe I missed both blue and green. Both times I was on a flight, gutted as really don’t want to have to buy this on the grey market. Beautiful piece.

Nice work guys at CW. Thanks Andrew

That bit about branding with the logo gets me deep somewhere. Kudos to that team for making something that's more than their brand.

I get emails from CW and when I first saw the Bel Canto I was, well, "curious". I am a dive watch lover, (Omega Seamaster Pro chrono), and after watching this vid, I am amazed at the sheer skill, design and quality of this piece. Amazing.

CW is just getting better and better, I own the C700 Grande Rapide, Grand Malvern Jumping Hour and C60 Sapphire... genuinely sorry not being able to add this in blue to my collection - probably won't be easy to find second hand either... :P

Awesome video! I don't know if there are people who are of same opinion as me but I've wanted for a long time that you guys bring back the old soundtracks

This is a stunning beautiful time piece!

I just wished this wasn’t a limited edition. They’ve already got a green dial version on the way but this blue dial is beautiful.

Wonderful combination of form and function at an affordable price. For me, that’s just extraordinary. Bravo!

I absolutely love it. Pleased to have one on order!

Any reason why Christopher Ward won’t be at Watches & Wonders this year? The Bel Canto needs a spotlight! Just ordered the Nero with titanium bracelet. Stunning.

I love the solo reviews you do, the script, the 'voice' the ones you do with your jokey friend not so much.

The design is so beautiful, specially the hidden little bird 😍

Well, they are now all sold out. I guess I need to prioritize my watch videos higher on the days' todo list! Well done CW! As a member of the large wrist club, I would love to see you guys do a 43mm version. Do that, and I will buy 2, one for each wrist. ;)

Probably the best watch review I've ever watched. Truly Bel Canto 🙏