New Christopher Ward Twelve open dial ti

[Tatters]

I sort of like it, but I do find it a bit bland and then I saw the price! yeah I’ll stick with wanting the moon glow for now lol


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Yes, I am not a fan of low-contrast, monochrome dials, which are hard to read. I want my watches to look good but also serve the primary function which is to make it easier to see the time.

I really love CW C1 Moonphase's aventurine dial (https://www.christopherward.com/dres...-S00B0-MB.html), but the astronomy nerd in me is put off because 2-D moon phase watches do not accurately portray the phases of the moon, and the C1 Moonphase is no exception. They show the approximate percentage of the moon that is visible/hidden, but the shape of the terminator is always wrong, unless it is the full moon (all visible) or new moon (all hidden) (https://science.nasa.gov/moon/lunar-...-and-eclipses/). This is made worse because the moon phase is so large and prominent on the C1 Moonphase.

I would love for CW is release the same averturine dial but without the moon phase. The Venezianico microbrand are releasing a watch like this (https://www.venezianico.com/products...turina-1221550), but the aventurine does not look half as good as CW's, and I am hesitant to buy from such a small, new brand.

[Tatters]

I found this WatchGecko review very useful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHUd...nel=WatchGecko, from a reviewer who is also not a fan of skeletonised watches, mainly for the same reasons as me - I like my watches to be legible. Having watched this review I can see the appeal of the Twelve X, and might be tempted if it was not so brutally monochrome and industrial.

[MrBanks]

To me it looks like the "skeletonising" of the twelve vs the Zenith Defy is a different league. Each bridge has been redesigned whereas the Zenith has skeleton dial and some skeletonised parts but not to the depth of the Twelve.

[Christian]

To me it looks like the "skeletonising" of the twelve vs the Zenith Defy is a different league. Each bridge has been redesigned whereas the Zenith has skeleton dial and some skeletonised parts but not to the depth of the Twelve.

I'd say visually, from a non technical view, it looks the better skeleton watch too.

[gbn13]

To me it looks like the "skeletonising" of the twelve vs the Zenith Defy is a different league. Each bridge has been redesigned whereas the Zenith has skeleton dial and some skeletonised parts but not to the depth of the Twelve.

I agree.

[M1011]

To me it looks like the "skeletonising" of the twelve vs the Zenith Defy is a different league. Each bridge has been redesigned whereas the Zenith has skeleton dial and some skeletonised parts but not to the depth of the Twelve.

I'd say visually, from a non technical view, it looks the better skeleton watch too.

I agree.

Agreed. The Defy 21 is a better example from Zenith IMO, but also more money.

[HectorHughMunro]

The thing I do notice about CW is that you don’t get the sales there that you used to. Hopefully it means they’re doing well. My three CW were £250, £250 and £350 in order. We won’t see that again.

[redmonaco]

When I see watches without the makers name on the dial I always think of Aliexpress...

Also I don't have any faith for them being around in the log term now as they've had so much Venture investment and still don't show a profit...

[MrBanks]

Agreed. The Defy 21 is a better example from Zenith IMO, but also more money.

Great picture. the Defy 21 is certainly in another league.

[noTAGlove]

Great picture. the Defy 21 is certainly in another league.

Interested to hear in what way?

Leaving the branding aside which we all know gives manufacturer the justification to double the price of a watch.



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[earlofsodbury]

... might be tempted if it was not so brutally monochrome and industrial.

If it sells well enough expect other 'colourways' to follow, a-la Bel Canto.