The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

This watch is disturbing at first, regulator type watches are rare and reading the time requires a little adaptation. 
It is equipped with a lightly decorated miyota movement and the rotor is skeletonized and blued as are the hands. 
The dial is well worked on 2 levels. The level of the bottom is grained. At the level above, we find a screwed plate with the name of the model as well as the sub-dials for the seconds and hours over 24 hours. The timer is displayed on the flange. 
The case is an alternation of polished and satin. The crown at 2:10 contributes to the originality of the watch.

Disruptive and well thought out

I have been looking for a chronograph equipped with the famous Seagull ST1901 for a long time. Depancel has made a very beautiful piece with this manual Allure Chronograph. The dial has multiple facets, a black circle with pulsometric + tachymetric scale, a second circle with circular brushing that includes the minute / hour indicators, an inner circle with vertical brushing and two deeper sub-dials with circular brushing. The choice of colors is in my opinion very good. 
The case mixes polished and brushed, the octagonal crown is original, and the sapphire crystal back allows you to observe this famous movement. The perforated leather strap completes the vintage racing spirit well. 
The watch is adjusted by a watchmaker in Depancel's premises and it arrives with a small card indicating the adjustment of its precision. 
It also looks very good on Nato.

A beautiful vintage-style chronograph

As a mechanical movement enthusiast, this dress watch caught my eye. The shiny black guilloche dial is elegant. The opening allowing you to see the balance wheel adds a touch of originality. The hands are simple and at the same time refined. The most impressive thing is the 80-hour power reserve, which is really practical when you rotate several watches.

A striking dress watch

A perfect Swiss English watch for summer. The Azure blue sunray dial has beautiful reflections in the sun. The orange details on the dial as well as on the GMT hand add a touch of dynamism.
The manufacturing quality is there on the case with an alternation of polished and brushed.
The wooden box in which the watch is delivered is also very well made.
The Sellita movement is well decorated and is very precise.
The Bader bracelet with its micro-adjustment is great to adjust.

A quality GMT

The watch is very nice to wear, the case size (38.5) has something to do with it. The open dial lets you see the mechanism but remains very readable thanks to the contrast between the silver Roman numerals and the sunburst blue. The lume on the hands also provides an interesting contrast for readability.
The skeletonized oscillating weight has very high mobility.

Beyond the watch, it is the experience of assembling your own watch that makes it a unique piece for your collection. When purchasing, access to video tutorials is provided to guide you through the assembly. A few hours are needed to finalize the watch and you learn a lot in this assembly.

Top experience

Founded in 2004 by Christopher Ward, Mike France and Peter Ellis, the British watch brand Christopher Ward quickly established itself in the industry by adopting a direct-to-consumer sales model, eliminating traditional middlemen. This approach allows the brand to offer high quality watches at competitive prices, while maintaining transparency appreciated by its customers.
<h3 dir="ltr">Origins and Philosophy</h3>
The idea for Christopher Ward was born aboard a boat on the Thames, where the founders envisioned a brand combining British design and Swiss know-how. From the beginning, the objective was to democratize luxury watchmaking by offering watches "Swiss Made" at affordable prices. This vision came to fruition with the launch of their first model in 2005, which quickly attracted the attention of enthusiasts and critics.
<h3 dir="ltr">Design et Fabrication</h3>
Christopher Ward watches are designed in England and manufactured in Switzerland, guaranteeing impeccable quality. The brand is recognized for its aesthetic combining classic elegance and contemporary touches. Among the emblematic models, we find the C60 Trident Pro 600, a diving watch waterproof up to 600 meters (60 ATM), and the C1 Bel Canto, celebrated for its innovative design and passing ringing mechanism. The latter also contributed to a significant increase in sales in 2024.
<h3 dir="ltr">Innovation and Movement SH21</h3>
In 2014, Christopher Ward marked a turning point by launching his own mechanical movement, the calibre SH21. Developed in collaboration with Synergies Horlog&egrave;res SA, this entirely Swiss movement offers a power reserve of 120 hours. This achievement has been hailed as one of the most significant advances for a British watch brand in half a century.
<h3 dir="ltr">Growth and Expansion</h3>
Since its inception, Christopher Ward has experienced remarkable growth. In 2024, the brand recorded an 80% increase in turnover and a tenfold increase in pre-tax profit. This expansion is largely attributed to the success of flagship models like the C1 Bel Canto and the Twelve, an integrated sports watch. To support this growth, the company has invested in its supply chain and moved its headquarters to Maidenhead.
<h3 dir="ltr">Commitment to Excellence</h3>
Christopher Ward stands out for his commitment to quality and innovation. The brand offers a 60-day guarantee for returns and a 60-month warranty on movements, demonstrating confidence in their products. In addition, the program CW Challenger supports promising young talents in various disciplines, reflecting the spirit of adventure and surpassing oneself dear to the brand.
<h3 dir="ltr">Conclusion</h3>
By combining British design, Swiss manufacturing and direct sales model, Christopher Ward has redefined the standards of accessible luxury watchmaking. With a diverse range of watches combining tradition and modernity, the brand continues to innovate and seduce watch enthusiasts around the world.
Get inspired by Dialicious owners&rsquo; reviews to find the Christopher Ward that suits you.
(Updated February 2025)

La marque Ollech &amp; Wajs a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 1956 par Joseph Ollech et Albert Wajs &agrave; Zurich en Suisse. Albert &eacute;tait charg&eacute; de la conception, de l&rsquo;ing&eacute;nierie et de la fabrication des montres, tandis que Joseph s&rsquo;occupait du marketing et de la vente au d&eacute;tail. Avant de cr&eacute;er leur propre montres sous la marque Ollech &amp; Wajs, ils ont commenc&eacute; leur activit&eacute; en 1954 en fabriquant des bracelets en acier pour d&rsquo;autres marques.
La marque est connue pour avoir distribu&eacute; des montres &agrave; des unit&eacute;s de l&rsquo;arm&eacute;e am&eacute;ricaine pendant la guerre du Vietnam et pour avoir gagn&eacute; sa renomm&eacute;e aupr&egrave;s des plongeurs et pilotes du monde entier.
Apr&egrave;s 12 ans de n&eacute;gociation et apr&egrave;s avoir &eacute;t&eacute; son distributeur pour le march&eacute; fran&ccedil;ais, en 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, un passionn&eacute; d&rsquo;horlogerie, rach&egrave;te la marque. La gamme actuelle comprend des mod&egrave;les comme la Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 et la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph">Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> et la Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2>Combien co&ucirc;te une montre Ollech &amp; Wajs ?</h2>
Les prix des montres Ollech &amp; Wajs &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre CHF 1,500 et CHF 2,000 selon les mod&egrave;les et les finitions. Comptez CHF 1,456 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI et pr&egrave;s de CHF 2,300 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronographe. Le march&eacute; de l'occasion est &eacute;galement une opportunit&eacute; &agrave; regarder pour acheter une Ollech &amp; Wajs moins ch&egrave;re. Les mod&egrave;les Vintage notamment les Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron et&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, sont tr&egrave;s pris&eacute;es des collectionneurs et ils convient de bien se renseigner sur le vendeur avant de franchir le pas de l'acquisition d'une vintage.
Ollech &amp; Wajs est une marque de montres ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines de montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une Ollech &amp; Wajs qui vous correspond le mieux,&nbsp;les avis clients Dialicious sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.
Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_suisses">Classement des meilleures marques de montres suisses</a> dont Ollech &amp; Wajs fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Octobre 2024)

The brand Ollech &amp; Wajs was created in 1956 by Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs in Zurich, Switzerland. Albert was responsible for the design, engineering and manufacturing of the watches, while Joseph handled marketing and retail sales. Before creating their own watches under the brand Ollech &amp; Wajs, they started their business in 1954 making steel bracelets for other brands.
The brand is known for distributing watches to units of the American army during the Vietnam War and for having earned its reputation among divers and pilots around the world.
After 12 years of negotiations and after having been its distributor for the French market, in 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, a watchmaking enthusiast, bought the brand. The current range includes models like the Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph"> Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> and the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does an Ollech &amp; Wajs watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Ollech &amp; Wajs watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between CHF 1,500 and CHF 2,000 depending on the models and finishes. Expect to pay CHF 1,456 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI and close to CHF 2,300 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronograph. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a cheaper Ollech &amp; Wajs. Vintage models including the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, are very popular with collectors and they should find out about the seller before taking the step of purchasing a vintage one.
Ollech &amp; Wajs is an independent watch brand and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an Ollech &amp; Wajs that best suits you, Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real owner experience.
Consult the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Ranking of the best Swiss watch brands</a> of which Ollech &amp; Wajs is part.
(Updated October 2024)

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