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“We are never satisfied with leaving things as they are, so we asked our Swiss partner to look at raising the overall quality of the bracelets.”
the links with the best possible finish. The standard finished length for the bracelet is 17.5cm, but each can be reduced by up to 8cm through the removal of individual 1cm links. To ensure that Christopher Ward wristwatches can be as secure and comfortable as the best, the new
release buttons have been made smaller and rounded to avoid accidental opening and to be more comfortable against the skin. Christopher Ward is well-known for its
diver’s watches and the new improvements include a diver’s extension that allows the quick and easy adjustment by an extra couple of
internationally recognised as being ideal for wristwatches. Among its many benefits, there is a very low level of nickel in 316L, so it far less likely to affect anyone who has an allergy to this metal. It is also highly resistant to rusting, especially in salt water, making it very suitable for divers’ watches. The steel also lends itself to some handsome finishing treatments. Some of the new bracelets have a uniform look throughout, while others have the polished central links flanked with external links that carry vertical brushing to produced an attractive patterned effect. It is typical of the attention to detail that four different types of pins are used to secure
The recent project to make the bracelets even better has involved a joint effort from the team in the UK and its Swiss partner Jörg Bader.
clasp has been modelled on the classic three- piece buckle developed by Rolex. (Before and after the First World Ward, Hans Wilsdorf, the founder of Rolex, was an early champion of the modern wristwatch). Also, the micro adjustment on the deployment clasp permits 2mm increments up to 1cm, which is ideal to get the most comfortable fit. Naturally, the deployment clasp is curved to fit the wrist. Each bracelet has shoulders fitted to the individual watch. For further refinement, the
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centimetres to fit over a wet- or dry- suit without removing or adding links. No tools are required. The metal bracelet has long been a proven favourite for formal, semi-formal and sporty watches for both sexes. The improved standard will be used on men’s models and has been developed in three widths – 18mm, 20mm and 22mm. The new and improved quality from Christopher Ward will be introduced from October. It is certain to meet with the approval of the company’s many expert customers.
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