Christopher Ward is easily one of the most adventurous and innovative names in the indie watch game. The Bel Canto, Loco and Lumiere all push the boundaries of modern, approachable watchmaking.
But don’t let that overshadow the British brand’s talent for producing classic, dependable watches that can be worn every day, with anything. It’s what put them on the map, and the newly refined Sealander Automatic might be the brand’s most impressive release yet in terms of pure value.
As mechanically impressive as Christopher Ward can get, designing a go-to, foundational watch that can last a lifetime if taken care of for under $1,500 is the ultimate achievement.
The updated Sealander Automatic checks every box with a look somewhat inspired by Rolex, but distinct enough to be unmistakably a Christopher Ward.
It features a narrower version of the brand’s elongated arrow, almost alpha-style hour hand, accompanied by the standard fencepost minute hand and needle seconds hand, which has lost its Trident counterweight for a cleaner look. All three are polished, with white Super-LumiNova inlays on the hour and minute hands.
