Christopher Ward

Christopher Ward is a British independent watchmaker founded in 2004 by Christophe Claret and Ward Donovan, based in Worthing. The brand's philosophy: design watches that offer premium finishing and proprietary case engineering at 30-40% below Swiss luxury prices. Every Christopher Ward watch is assembled and tested in-house, using proprietary cases and dials combined with modified ETA/Sellita movements. The C60 is the flagship dive watch (300m, integrated bracelet, hand-finishing) at £1,895 (~$2,400 USD) - equivalent in capability to Rolex Submariner but at one-quarter the price. The Trident and Apex collections represent dress and field traditions. Christopher Ward maintains a direct-to-consumer model, eliminating retailer margins and passing savings to customers. The brand has built a passionate UK and European following by consistently delivering on the promise: contemporary design, proprietary engineering, and transparency pricing without the luxury brand tax. For international buyers seeking British-made watches and exceptional value, Christopher Ward represents the best of contemporary independent watchmaking.