Christopher Ward

Christopher Ward makes watches that combine English design with Swiss engineering. Every watch is handbuilt in Switzerland, while its sports watches are designed in England. The collection includes models with GMT movements, which are of interest to pilots and people who travel across time zones. Christopher Ward also makes dive watches, field watches, chronographs, and other mechanical watches.

GMT Watches and Sports Collections

Christopher Ward offers several watch collections, including Dive, Integrated sports, and Adventure & Field. These cover different styles and uses, from watches made for outdoor activities to models suited to everyday wear.

The C63 Sealander GMT and Trident Biscay GMT are two examples of watches in its range. The brand also makes the C63 Sealander Chronograph and other sports models.

Some Christopher Ward watches include a pop-out crown. The company also uses GMT movements in its sports watch range. These features give customers several options when choosing a mechanical watch.

For aviation fans, the GMT models are especially relevant because they provide a way to follow time in different locations.

English Design and Swiss Watchmaking

Christopher Ward uses design features that help distinguish its watches. These include its Light-catcher cases and twin flags engraved rotors.

The company combines these English design elements with Swiss watchmaking. Its Calibre CW001 was the first commercially viable mechanical movement from a British brand in more than 50 years.

The company was started by three friends who wanted to make mechanical watches available without the high prices often linked with watchmaking.

Christopher Ward uses a pricing model based on three times its costs, without middlemen or paid endorsements.

Recognition and Recent Watch Designs

Christopher Ward became the first British brand to win the GPHG Petite Aiguille in 2023. It was also named T3 Brand of the Year in 2024 and received WatchPro British Watch Brand of the Year for the third consecutive time in 2025.

Another part of its collection is the Bel Canto Lucia, made in collaboration with Mr Jones Watches.

This model has a 19-colour dial designed by illustrator Andy Wilx. Its songbird design uses six hand-printed brass parts. The case back carries a floral engraving that identifies the collaboration.

Warranty, Service and Other Activities

Christopher Ward provides 60-day returns and a 60-month movement warranty through its 60:60 Guarantee. It also provides worldwide delivery.

The company publishes Loupe, its own quarterly watch magazine.

Through its 2% for Good initiative, Christopher Ward commits 2% of total sales to charity. It has donated almost £2 million to organisations over the past five years.

Christopher Ward appeals to aviation fans who want a mechanical watch with GMT functions and a choice of sports designs. Its Swiss-built watches and English design details give pilots and watch enthusiasts several models to explore.