Dads of the world, unite! It’s time to say ‘No!’ to terrible Father’s Day presents like mugs, drill and socks, and ‘Yes!’ to a Swiss-made mechanical watch from Christopher Ward
What type of dad are you? And which CW watch is right for you?
Not sure which Christopher Ward’s timepiece is right for you? Let us match your style to one of our watches
Mid-century modernist
Eames chair in the lounge? Miles Davis’s Kind Of Blue on the turntable? Then you’ll love the ’60s-inspired design of the C65 Dune Automatic. The price is pretty ‘retro’, too.
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Old-school traditionalist
You don’t like fuss. But you do value service, reliability and honour – and therefore the C65 Sandhurst chronometer. Inspired by the Smiths W10 field watch, it’s always ready to serve.
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European unionist
Wear Breton tops? Wince when your mate says ‘expresso’ instead of ‘espresso’? The C65 Aquitaine GMT is for you. Classic GMT style. Vintage lume. And the ability to monitor any city from your wrist.
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Outdoor explorer
If your ideal weekend involves a mountain bike and the north face of the Eiger, you’ll need the Royal Marines-inspired C60 Lympstone. Carbon/steel construction. Water- (and snow-) resistance to 600m.
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Old man of the sea
Watch Jacques Cousteau videos? Still wear your ‘50 metres’ swimming badge? The C60 Trident Pro 300 is your ideal watch. Slim case. Water-resistance to 300m. Copy of Moby Dick not included.
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Illustrator: Rosie Brooks
Working with pen, ink and watercolour, Rosie Brooks provides the illustrations for our Father’s Day feature. Other clients include Classic FM and The Sunday Telegraph, while numerous children’s books feature her much-loved work.
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Tee’d off?
Sick of below-par presents? This Father’s Day, June 18th, treat yourself to the C65 Aquitaine Automatic, now available at a new lower price.
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Not your cup of tea?
Had your fill of tasteless presents? This Father’s Day, June 18th, why not reward yourself with the super-slim C60 Trident Pro 300? It’s hot stuff.
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Feel a bit of a tool?
With presents like this, we don’t blame you. So this Father’s Day, June 18th, why not take the DIY option – and reward yourself with The Twelve – our stunning sports-luxe watch.
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your thoughts
Whose bright idea was it to buy you an apron for Father’s Day, June 18th? If only they’d got you the C63 Sealander GMT instead. It’s smokin’!
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Socks appeal?
Didn’t think so. This Father’s Day, June 18th, treat yourself to the extraordinary C1 Bel Canto instead – a watch that sounds as good as it looks.
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