Christopher Ward C65 Dune Automatic 38mm

Masters of the supply chain, British brand Christopher Ward deliver well priced "swiss made" pieces at competitive prices. The Dune C65 series is their take on the classic field watch, with vintage inspired styling tacked onto their so called "light catcher" case design.

All variants of the Dune feature a 38mm case that works well on a range of wrist sizes. Round indices and a simple but well finished handset keep the dial clean and legible, with healthy globs of lume and a nice boxy crystal. Steel variants feature a Selitta SW200 movement, while the bronze cased variants get the same movement but upgraded to a COSC chronometer certification. A mix of brushed and polished finishing gives a bit of "wow" factor. I'd also like to point out that the strap that came on my watch is one of the comfiest leather bands I've handled.

I purchased the so called "Aeolian" variant of the watch, with deep wave like ridges carved into the dial meant to evoke a sand dune or a stormy sea. This is a dial style that has become very popular in the last year or so, and having handled several different watches with it I have to declare Christopher Ward's version the best thanks to how deep and crisp the detailing is compared to the competition. 

For Selitta powered watches with good finishing, the Dune line are well priced, handsome watches. I have heard of a few cases of watches arriving with the dreaded Selitta Spin from new, requiring returns under warranty, but thats not unique to Christopher Ward and is a known flaw of the SW200 movement. As a good all rounder type watch, they're well worth a look if the styling is to your taste!