Ep. 130: Mike France, CEO and Co-Founder of Christopher Ward

Today on the show, Zach Weiss chats with Mike France, founder of Christopher Ward, for an in-depth discussion on the origins of the brand, some of the key watches in the collection, and the importance of delivering good solid value to customers. Zach and Mike also discuss the development of the recently launched C60 Sapphire, which posed some unique manufacturing challenges. That watch is also the star of the brand’s first ever television ad, which Zach and Mike talk about on the podcast.

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Show Notes

• Mike’s wrist check: C65 GMT Worldtimer
• Zach’s wrist check: C60 Sapphire
• Original Review of the Malvern Automatic by David Malone on TimeZone
• C60 Apex Limited Edition
• C9 Jumping Hour Mk III 
• Exclusive First Look: The Christopher Ward C1 Moonglow
• C8 Power Reserve Chronometer
• Hands On: Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire
• Christopher Ward’s first television advertisement