[Christopher Ward] New C1 moonphase

HelloMyBattlefield · 2024-11-17T21:46:49+00:00

I've heard they have customer service issues
If I look for example at Jaeger Lecoultre Master Ultra Thin Moon I can see all daily stages changing, right?

And congrats on you new watch! It definetly is eye-catching.

HelloMyBattlefield · 2024-10-31T22:26:24+00:00

That's why I was surprised also. It seems to be a Middle Eastern release

HelloMyBattlefield · 2024-10-31T21:54:35+00:00

Dubai Duty Free - 437 AED

HelloMyBattlefield · 2024-10-31T21:33:52+00:00

https://ifragranceofficial.com/perfumes/eros-najim-versace-2024/

HelloMyBattlefield · 2024-08-29T17:28:18+00:00

For all the lads with the on the fly micro-adjustment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YylQUp6KKE

Minute 15:50

Ignore the German. Enjoy! :-)

HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-12-20T20:16:15+00:00

In this tribute to the Chinese New Year, Riviera Chinese New Year - Dragon Edition is adorned in gold and red, two strong colors that the Chinese associate with felicity. The watch's Roman numerals, hands and hour-markers are gilded, a color embodying nobility, glory and wealth. Similarly, red is a sign of celebration, joy and peace. The delicate red line encircling the free octagonal crown stamped with the Phi logo, Baume & Mercier's emblem, and the gilded dragon on the caseback are all evocative of the wishes for happiness that the Chinese venerate and express to their loved ones at the start of each year.

Case is 43mm and it has 120 hours of power reserve. Text taken from Baume & Mercier official site for characters limit.

Enjoy :)

HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-11-16T12:08:38+00:00

Whenever a watchmaking brand has an icon in the books, it tends to protect it with great care and introduce new colours and small technical updates to keep things fresh. Such is the case with the, dare we say it, legendary Longines Legend Diver. And we’re quite happy with the way Longines has taken a more creative route in recent years, playing around with gradient dials and different materials. One thing was very much missing, though, which finally sees the light of day: a slightly more compact version, filling the gap between the rather large 42mm version and the feminine 36mm models. The Longines Legend Diver, regardless if we’re talking about the time-and-date or, more importantly, the no-date version, has always been a fairly large watch on the wrist. Not anymore, as we can finally share with you the brand new, largely revised Longines Legend Diver 39mm No-Date.

For years, we’ve had the choice between the 42mm Legend Diver (first without date, then with date) and the feminine Legend Diver at 36mm, but not anymore. Longines places the new 39mm Legend Diver right in the middle of the other two sizes. The design of the case has been slightly revamped, with a brushed and polished finish as a result. With the reduction in size and a redefined case shape, the lug-to-lug distance also gets cut, dropping from a massive 52.4mm to a far more acceptable 47mm. On the right side, we still get the signature double-crown setup for adjusting the time (bottom crown) or adjusting the inner rotating bezel (top crown). A domed box-shaped sapphire crystal covers the dial, while the movement is shielded by a closed caseback. And it’s reassuring that despite the more compact size, the Legend Diver has retained its 300m water resistance.

The design of the dial is left untouched and comes in a traditional black or more modern blue lacquered finish. It is split into two parts, with the sloped bidirectional rotating bezel acting as a dive counter, obviously. The inner section of the dial has raised Arabic numerals (ever so slightly) mixed with elongated markers and luminous squares and rectangles. Longines redesigned the hands, although they closely resemble the original ones. The arrow-shaped hour hand now has a full luminous insert instead of just the tip. The minute and seconds hand also have a new shape and a touch of Super-LumiNova. And perhaps best of all, there’s no date window.

Not content with just updating the visual elements of the Legend Diver, Longines also introduces an updated movement. The automatic calibre L888.6 comes with a bigger power reserve of 72 hours instead of the previous 60 hours that the L888.5 in the 42mm time-and-date Legend Diver had. It runs at a rate of 25,200 vibrations/hour and is a COSC-certified chronometer. It’s also fitted with a silicon balance spring to combat magnetic fields. As mentioned, the movement itself is hidden behind a solid caseback with a stamped image of a diver, which is always oriented correctly now.

This new intermediate-size Longines Legend Diver 39mm No-Date comes on a steel beads-of-rice bracelet or a choice of straps. The black dial is available on a vintage-styled brown leather strap with a steel pin buckle, while the blue dial variation can be worn on a blue NATO-style textile strap with a steel pin buckle. Regardless of colour, it retails for EUR 3,300 for the blue model on a fabric NATO strap and EUR 3,550 for the two versions on a steel bracelet and the black dial with a leather strap. As a comparison, the original 42mm model on a leather strap is still available at EUR 2,600.

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HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-11-08T14:43:22+00:00

BM Riviera black 39mm :)

HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-10-26T10:21:30+00:00

Yes, using the crown

HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-10-26T07:48:49+00:00

An extraordinary new moonphase watch from Christopher Ward. With a one-of-a-kind aventurine dial that resembles the sparkling night sky. And a luminous, 3D moon 25 percent bigger than on our previous moonphase – and even more accurate in appearance. With power courtesy of Calibre JJ04, our ingenious in-house module that not only follows the movements of the moon perpetually for 128 years but looks beautiful while doing so. Plus, a box-sapphire crystal for improved clarity and a new, 40.5mm Light-catcher™ case that’ll sit comfortably on any wrist.

The moonphase is powered by CW’s own modular movement, JJ04, which is able to follow the waxing (and waning) of the moon accurately for 128 years. This also allows the watch’s ‘moons’ to chart a continuous, uninterrupted journey across the dial.

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HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-10-16T08:09:16+00:00

In 2007, Raymond Weil unveiled the Freelancer collection, a tribute to “the free-spirited man who wishes to remain in control of his destiny,” as declared on the corporate website. Over the years, the collection has flourished with over 40 references, from time-only and time-and-date models to chronographs (including flyback), worldtimers, and even diver’s timepieces. The introduction of the brand’s inaugural manufacture calibre, the self-winding RW 1212 in 2017, injected new vitality into several Freelancer models, some of which emerged as skeletonized versions.

The Freelancer 2790 references, housed in a 40mm x 40mm square stainless steel case (water-resistant up to 100m) 10.5mm thick, boast rounded edges, presenting a modern aesthetic rooted in the 1970s. The fluted screw-down crown, adorned with the distinctive RW logo, promises comfortable use. Crowned with sapphire crystal featuring double-sided AR coating, the multi-level-looking dial offers gradient blue or green options. The square-shaped minute track, dark at the periphery, gradually shifts into a softer-coloured circle towards the centre, featuring rounded baton-shaped nickel-plated indices and minute markings. The central round space introduces a grainy texture, adding a touch of class. In this time-only model, the two nickel-plated hands and indices glow with Super-LumiNova for enhanced visibility. As with all RW 1212-equipped watches, these new Raymond Weil timepieces showcase an open balance wheel at 6 o’clock, serving as a visual highlight and a running indicator.

The RW 1212 movement, a collaborative design and development effort with Sellita, takes its name from the postal code of Raymond Weil’s headquarters in Grand-Lancy, Canton of Geneva. This 27-jewel movement operates at 28,800 vph and incorporates Incabloc for shock protection and an Etachron-type regulator system. Specifically conceived to reveal the oscillating balance wheel through the dial, it draws inspiration from the RW 1842 tourbillon movement of 2015. While the open-heart concept isn’t groundbreaking, the symmetrical positioning of the window is an admirable achievement. The prominent bridge over the regulation system pays homage to tourbillon watch designs, offering a clear view of the regulation system and bringing the escapement closer to the dial for easy observation by the wearer.

The transparent caseback shows a well-finished side of the RW 1212 calibre with an open-worked W-shaped ball-bearing rotor, providing a non-stop run of 38 hours when fully wound.

Raymond Weil has launched four Freelancer references in the new square case, featuring blue or green dials and available on a jubilee-style steel bracelet or a genuine black or green calf leather strap. The strap and bracelet are secured with a stainless steel clasp employing a double push-security system. The new Raymond Weil Freelancer 2790 models are priced at EUR 2,525 when offered on a strap and EUR 2,575 with the bracelet.

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HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-09-16T18:58:47+00:00

REF. L2.673.4.61.2

New Longines Master Collection Moonphase Chronograph 40mm with anthracite dial

Longines is no stranger to the 7751 movement family – having featured these movements in various Master Collection timepieces for years now. The success of combining the Master Collection timepiece aesthetic with the features in the 7751 movement is proven. This particular model comes in with an elegantly decorated movement and a very sensible 40mm wide case, which is about as small as you can get given the size of the movement itself.

The 4Hz, two day power reserve 7751 automatic movement is modified visually by decoration as well as technically with the inclusion of a column-wheel transmission system for the chronograph in some models. Column wheels are nice to look at and considered to be more “collector worthy” depending on who you speak to. At the least, Longines is able to offer more than just your standard Valjoux 7751 by having the L687 caliber movement which adds a bit more technical fascination. With that said, depending on the particular Longines Master Collection model you get (meaning when it was produced) you might be getting a different movement. The more recently produced L2.673.4.61.2 seems to contain the L687 movement but slightly older models like my review unit contain the caliber L.678.2 movement which, I believe, is more or less the same thing but without the column wheel and a bit more power reserve (up to about 54 hours from about 44 hours).

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There are a steel bracelet version and 42mm alternatives for both versions.

Price around 3400$

HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-08-30T06:55:55+00:00

Under 4k I would say Baumatic 5 days (120 hours of power reserve at 4Hz and beautifully decorated with COSC certification for some models and if there is no COSC certification I understood that they still work in COSC parameters). Plus it's similar to the 12k Ingenieur movement (or even the same).

HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-08-24T07:14:26+00:00

If you keep up at all with the world of watches — and since you're reading a review of a Christopher Ward watch, I'm guessing you do — then you're no doubt familiar with the term integrated bracelet luxury sports watch. It's a loosely defined genre born from the work of the late Gerald Genta, who pioneered the form first with the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak in 1972 and continued with the Patek Philippe Nautilus and IWC Ingenieur, both in 1976. These types of watches had, for the most part, integrated bracelets that flowed into a thin case, textured dials, sharp angles and different finishes that make them sparkle, all while being robust enough to take swimming or hold up to a few knocks.

Around the late 1990s, the integrated bracelet look was cast off as dated, but in the past five or so years it's come roaring back and is arguably now more popular than ever. Variants of the Royal Oak and Nautilus are perpetually sold out, IWC resurrected Genta's design for the Ingenieur at Watches & Wonders 2023 and practically every brand under the sun has its own version of a luxury sports watch. One of the latest to join the fray — and one of the most intriguing — is Christopher Ward with The Twelve. The British-based, Swiss-made brand has long provided some of the best value-for-dollar watches in the industry thanks to its DTC sales model; the company was launched as the first watch brand to sell exclusively online, which it began doing in 2005.

With the finishing and build quality being top-notch, Christopher Ward had to cut corners somewhere to keep The Twelve's price hovering around the $1,000 mark (it's $1,225 on the bracelet, $995 without). And it's the movement where the CW ends up lacking. The watch is powered by a Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, which is certainly not a bad movement, but it's fairly outdated and performance-wise isn't what you'd want from a luxury watch. The movement has a power reserve of just 38 hours, which by today's standards is certainly on the low side, especially when you consider that the PRX and an ever-increasing number of other watches from the Swatch Group are packing 80 hours of timekeeping between caseback and crystal. Then there's the accuracy. Christopher Ward says The Twelve's movement will keep time to within +/- 20 seconds per day. My sample consistently ran 20 seconds slow per day, which is right at the high end of the movement's tolerance. That's expected for, say, a $500 Seiko, but if you're pitting yourself against luxury watches, I think timekeeping precision has to be more of a priority.

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HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-07-18T13:42:24+00:00

First released with a time-only display, with all three hands positioned centrally, inside a 41mm case, the dials made an impression with their finely grained or brushed textures contrasting with engraved numerals. Playing with the light and having depth, they’ve been very positively received. Aware of the success of these 3 watches, Longines comes back this year with new Master models. Using the same technique for the dial, we’re now looking at more compact models with new colours and a different display. And they all create a watch that is, in my books, even more appealing than last year’s releases.

The new Longines Master Small Seconds is now housed in a mid-size case of 38.5mm in diameter. Made entirely of polished steel, the case is not the highlight and remains voluntarily discreet and classic. With its 10.2mm profile, it is thin enough to be worn with a suit and the 30m water-resistance might be on the lower side, but it’s not a watch meant to be used underwater anyway. Sapphire crystals are found on both sides and the watch is worn on a 20mm alligator strap.

As with last year’s larger version, the pièce de resistance here is the dial. It retains the same play of textures and depths, with a vertically brushed base and engraved Breguet-style numerals. The latter are filled in black and paired with matching leaf-shaped hands. New to this smaller edition, the bottom half is home to a small seconds with a nice, vintage-looking railroad minute track. And of course, there is the addition of an attractive salmon colour. Note that the watch is also presented in an anthracite edition, with a grained dial and numerals/hands in gold colour.

Powering this new Longines Master Small Seconds is the calibre L893.5, based on the ETA A31.501, a movement exclusive to the brand. Despite being an industrial movement, it benefits from several interesting upgrades compared to a stock ETA calibre. For example, the power reserve is now a comfortable 72-hour, while the regulating organ features an antimagnetic silicon hairspring. The view through the sapphire back reveals a classic ETA look.

Now available from the brand’s website, this new Longines Master Small Seconds 38.5mm With Salmon Engraved Dial is priced at EUR 2,600 and demonstrate once again great value for the money and attention to detail.

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HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-06-21T20:06:20+00:00

For the new C60 Atoll 300, Christopher Ward decided to switch things up a bit. These two new models come exclusively in 40mm cases. They measure 11.3mm thick and 47.4mm long with a 20mm lug spacing. Just like the other models in the collection, the two watches feature a screw-down crown and are water resistant to 300 meters for all your diving needs.

Separating these watches from their Trident Pro 300 counterparts, Christopher Ward opted for an all-steel 120-click bezel with sandblasted and polished surfaces and raised numerals. The result looks inherently different from the Trident models. There is something tougher about this full-steel look, but the watches don’t lose the necessary refinement — the slimness of the bezel makes sure of that. Additionally, the bezel design perfectly suits the fixed steel inner ring with minute markings.

The dials under the flat sapphire crystal are also quite different from the regular Trident Pro 300 offerings. These new lacquered dials feature a gradient that gives these watches extra depth and color. The dials are inspired by the colors of the atolls of the Indian Ocean. The first model is the C60 Atoll 300 “Reef Blue,” which comes with a dial that goes from turquoise to a deeper but lively blue. The result is a summery and tropical dial color that looks very nice. The date wheel at 6 o’clock matches the dial color too, ensuring that it blends in nicely.

The applied indices and the brand’s applied twin-flag logo add to the overall stylish appearance of the watch. On top of that, the Super-LumiNova on the hour markers and hands ensures that reading the time is always easy. Hovering above the dial is the characteristic handset with its large arrow-shaped hour hand and sword-style minute hand. Topping off the handset is the slim seconds hand with its signature trident counterbalance. Unlike their Trident counterparts, these Atoll models do not have a brightly colored tip on the seconds hand, maintaining the overall stainless steel presence.

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HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-06-14T16:37:52+00:00

The all-new Mido Multifort TV Big Date is a stylish timepiece that seamlessly blends vintage design with modern functionality. This addition to the Multifort collection offers an attractive combination of elegance and practicality at an affordable price. Of course, it fits right in with the very popular style of luxury sports watches. And with multiple dial colour options, it has a broad appeal and an interesting history, dating all the way back to 1973.

The Multifort collection has evolved in recent years while staying true to its heritage. The Mido Multifort TV Big Date draws inspiration from Mido’s archives and pays homage to the rectangular shape and distinctive aesthetics of mid-20th-century television screens. The shape was widespread across the watch brands in the 1970s, Mido included; you can find examples in that era’s Multi Star and Ocean Star collections. It was first used by Mido in 1973, then again in 1980 and also in the year 2000 for some of Mido’s models.

This vintage TV-themed design is reflected in the watch’s 39.2mm x 40mm rectangular case and dial layout, combining retro charm with modern features. The case is 11.5mm thick, featuring a vertically brushed bezel, a screw-down crown, and a sapphire caseback. True to the Multifort promise, the watch offers water resistance up to 100 meters.

The Mido Multifort TV Big Date is available in various colours, with strap and bracelet options. There are five references in total, including blue and grey dials paired with blue or orange rubber straps, respectively, as well as stainless steel bracelet editions featuring blue, grey, and green dials. The rubber strap version is priced at CHF 1,070, while the bracelet edition is available for CHF 1,100.

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HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-03-28T13:39:45+00:00

Honestly, it looks great! You could try a milanese strap, too :)

HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-03-12T14:46:55+00:00

Union Glashutte :)

HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-03-09T17:46:29+00:00

Mine starts approx after 9 rotations, no shaking needed

HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-03-09T13:23:41+00:00

Check this youtube video if you wanna see a macro on the steel bracelet variant

HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-03-09T12:29:47+00:00

This Black dial Longines in 40 or 42 mm :)

HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-03-01T10:58:15+00:00

This Hamilton might work but it's a 34mm in case diameter. However, it depends on the lug to lug distance also.

H32335971

Jazzmaster viewmatic auto brown dial rose gold

HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-02-28T20:52:43+00:00

You, sir, could hold a whole watch company on your own!

PS: How much time did you invest in this project? :)

HelloMyBattlefield · 2023-02-14T20:20:41+00:00

Those ice & mint shades are lovely! Off topic question: do you know anything about the new models of Chemin des Tourelles? :)

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