Christopher Ward Introduces the Dune Aeolian Collection

Watching Christopher Ward’s progression over the last twenty years has been a joy. From a plucky micro-brand, it has grown into the most significant watch brand in the UK. When watch industry veteran Mike Pearson joined their team as North American Brand Director about a year ago, I knew our side of the pond was in for a treat. It wasn’t long before he took Christopher Ward on the road throughout the continent, and luckily for me, one of the stops was in my backyard. We had been friends for years online, and this was finally an opportunity to meet in person. Seeing many Christopher Ward watches in the metal was also a great opportunity.

It was a real treat to experience the Bel Canto in person and handle the newly released C60 Lumière dive watches. I was also incredibly excited to see the Twelve X, a piece I had written about a few months earlier. One item that was notably missing from the lineup was their Oracle collaborative piece, the C65 Dune Shoreline. This omission was understandable since it was limited to just 100 pieces. However, if you liked that design, we have some great news. Christopher Ward is launching a new collection called C65 Dune Aeolian, featuring textured wave dials, available in two case materials, with a GMT option.

The Dune Aeolian Automatic features the stainless steel C65 light catcher case, which has a diameter of 38mm, a thickness of 11.9mm, and a lug-to-lug length of 43.7mm. This makes it universally wearable on wrists of all sizes. There are four dial options: Silica Grey, Eve Blue, Marram Green, and White Sand. Each features a deeply engraved, yet silky-smooth wave pattern with matching colored lume. They are available with a canvas strap, vintage oak leather, or a 3-link Bader bracelet featuring fine micro-adjustment.  

The Dune Aeolian Bronze COSC is a chronometer-certified model made from bronze. It features matching gilt-tone dial hardware and darker vintage-colored lume that complements the design. Think less about vintage and more about color coordination. The dimensions match those of the automatic model, and it is available in two color options: Dusk Brown and Marram Green. Both options feature the same wave dial texture. You can choose between a vintage oak leather strap or a bronze 3-link Bader bracelet, which includes fine micro-adjustment for a perfect fit.

The Dune Aeolian GMT is slightly different from the others, as it retains the exact dimensions but does not feature the wave pattern on the dials. Instead, there is a 24-hour track encircling the dial, along with a fourth hand that indicates a second time zone. This is a caller-type GMT watch, so when the crown is pulled out to the first position, you can set the date in one direction and adjust the GMT hand in the opposite direction. This model has two colorways, White Sand and Eve Blue, featuring color-matched date wheels. Like the other Aeolian releases, the GMT will be available on canvas, leather, or the Bader bracelet. 

The new Aeolian lineup is powered by three movements: the Sellita SW200-1 for the Automatic, the Sellita SW200 COSC for the Bronze model, and the Sellita SW330-2 for the GMT. All of these movements operate at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour. The time-only movements have a power reserve of 38 hours, while the GMT model offers a power reserve of 56 hours. All of this can be viewed through the screw-down display case back, and the crown also screws down, contributing to a formidable water resistance of 150 meters across the range.

All three watches are available now on the Christopher Ward website. Pricing starts at $1,095 for the Automatic, $1,165 for the Bronze, and $1,165 for the GMT. Christopher Ward

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Based in Montreal, Quebec, Marc has been an enthusiastic watch collector for well over three decades. Having witnessed and participated in the birth of the internet watch community, he has played a role on multiple watch forums and his articles have appeared on-line and in print since the late 1990s. Today his passion for all things horological is as pronounced as it has ever been, while he continues his never-ending search for watch next.
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