For many, the best watches on the market aren't the ultra exclusive, high-end timepieces. Those Patek Phillippe and Audemars Piguet models are out of reach for most, making them largely irrelevant on a practical level.
That's where brands like Christopher Ward can really shine. Offering heaps of innovation and beautiful watches – but at a price point which is much more attainable to the average Joe – makes them a realistic aspiration.
We already mentioned that Christopher Ward are good at making beautiful watches, but they don't come much prettier than this – the Oracle Time x Christopher Ward C65 Dune Shoreline.
The dial is based on a place called Cerro Blanco in Peru. That – combined with the sand dunes found dotted around the UK coastline – inspired a pattern which is beautifully three-dimensional.
Inside, you'll find a chronometer grade Sellita SW200-1 movement. That packs in a 38-hour power reserve and a 4Hz beat rate.
You'll find options available with a steel bracelet, a #tide strap or a Vacona leather. That last option is my pick of the bunch, with a matching grey hue and blue stitching details.
