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What an absolute beauty, I can't find anything negative to say, it's outstanding. I would love to own one, but sadly not at that price.

I have to admit that I'm not particularly a great fan of Christopher Ward watches as they appear to me to be too formulaic, having said that, if that chosen formula is your USP and people generally like it (as witnessed by sales figures), then it is obviously working. Having said all of that, I do like these new additions, as they are more dressy than the main Sealander range. It's worth visiting the CW site as the photos are much clearer and more detailed. I thought that I would naturally go for the sea green version, but no, I really do like the sand white, both in terms of colour, but also the texturing as it's a stand-out feature. The price point is also a major plus as it's "normal man in the street" territory. Very tempting.

Watches that mostly fall into the category of "The Emporer's new clothes" (vanity, poor taste and ridiculous cost). Out of the 30 pieces reviewed, only 3 or 4 that I would personally wear, (mostly at the lower cost end I must add), but even those are way out of my reach. Yes I know the title was watches over £10k but even so, the prices would solve the national debt.

Whilst I am not familiar with this brand myself I have to state that these two beauties have a foot in two camps, GADA / utility and also dress watch territory. It would be hard not to like these and at that price point, clearly winners. I don't normally like NATO style straps due to being a little uncomfortable and of course the dilemma of how to manage the spare bit of strap (particularly when you have smaller wrists), Andersson appear to have nailed this (metaphorically anyway) with the deployment clasp, a nice touch, and, judging by the photo of the watch worn on the models wrist, the thicker nylon webbing will hopefully overcome the usual comfort problem. Both colour versions do look good, but my personal choice would be the silver dial with what appears to be a biscuit coloured strap. Very sleek. Good to read that they are planning on an extended run after the initial release of 45 pieces per colour as I'm sure they will sell quickly and give us sluggards a better chance of getting our hands on one in the follow on release. Great looking watch.

Being open and honest is in my nature, so it befalls me to state that I am way too conservative in my tastes for me to actually wear a Studio Underdog watch myself but I do love the bold designs and colours that they create, the boldest from my perspective is the Collab with H. Moser & Cie Project Passion Friends & Family, 2024, wow, beautiful and whilst bold, it also quite restrained overall (if that doesn't contradict itself). I'm more inclined towards the Collab with Fears (the Gimlet), or maybe surprisingly with Christopher Ward and the fob watch: The Alliance 02, both are more restrained so fall closer to my style boundaries, given the choice, I would go for the Alliance 02, if one became available (highly unlikely though that seems). Can't wait for the next release.

Listening to your customer base is to a degree the right thing to do (within reason), but Biver customers wanting a steel watch does actually surprise me, as the classic dress watch style is their USP. It's good to see that they haven't deviated very much with the 'House style' dial format, which shows that they know what is really important, but a steel watch on a steel bracelet, is always going to be a bit formulaic and could almost be from any lower cost maker and moving too much away from the high end, high (but muted) style that they are renown for. Doesn't work for me, basically a GADA watch at £59k, do the maths, Ok I guess if you also own a Purdey.

Maybe it's me as an older guy, I believe in dressing to suit the occasion, the same (in my mind) goes for watches, - a dress watch for formal occasions and a more utility watch for outdoor activities, and furthermore, neither should ever be mixed, it just doesn't work, so, the latest from Fears does admirably suit the black tie event (my own personal choice for these events is a vintage Bulova tank in rose gold on black leather strap), but the Fears is lovely. For me, the classic tuxedo colour way (black on white) has (on this watch), been used too starkly as it jumps out at you, the white central portion is just a little too large as are the hour markers, they should be a little more subtle. Don't get me wrong, I really do like Fears watches, the classic Brunswick is a real beauty as it's understated in terms of style, that would be a great alternative choice for me for the black tie event, sadly not one in my collection as yet.

Definitely one for lovers of this brand or someone that doesn't fly under the radar as such but someone that wants to be virtually invisible. Let's be honest, this is a watch that doesn't draw attention in the slightest. I generally go for low key (under the radar, but still on it), but this a watch that I'm not at all drawn to (even if I could afford a POA watch). Sorry, but I can't see the allure of this one. Having said this, it's all very much of personal choice in the watch world (as it is in all areas), no doubt there will be people that totally disagree with my comments, but it's a bit bland for the no doubt high end price point.

Bold design and very "of the moment", it looks as though it needs to be twinned with the jaGUar type 01, as the aesthetics of both are extremely futuristic. Unlike the jaGUar, the watch brand is not one that immediately springs to mind when thinking of timepieces unlike jaGUar links to sports cars, but the styling may be the making of this brand. Apologies for linking the watch to the car, - maybe I'm having a 'Mad Men' marketing moment, if I am, then I claim full ownership of the twinning concept. The other common feature of the two different items is obviously the cost.