Ordered the C7 rapide mk2 v390 and the C7 rapide chrono-limited ed. at the same time. The ordering process is good though the site did have a hiccup for a moment. No harm done. Per the site, I was suppose to receive an email indicating that I would receive a tracking number once my order is despatch. That took several days. To their defense, the site did say that on busy times (fall sale this time around) it may take several days before that happens. A follow up email to the company yielded a despatch notification to me the following day. I received my orders 14 days from date of order thereafter (standard mail to US). The mail packaging is fair. The bubble wrap around the box packaging was thin, though, thus resulting in the Watch boxes (the black cardstock box) to get dented on its corners. No worries unless you like everything perfect. The v390 came with an unmarked leather box while the limited ed. came with a labeled hardwood box. Inside is the watch manual and a Black labeled velvety, slightly bigger than a face towel size cloth for laying down and presentation of the watch. The limited also came with the COSC certification. Both watches (just the watch) looks fabulous. The straps, however, is jusy ok. Both watches came with leather bands. The v390 with a textured black leather with black stitching while the limited ed is black leather accented with pin-holed sized indentures and red-lined sides and red backs. (Google the watch and you see what I’m talking about). The v390 has a butterfly clasp buckle while the limited came with a bader deployment. The straps are Italian leather (says so on the site) and are soft and thin. Thin enough that it has a lot of give (stretch) when your putting the watch on. Also need to double check securing the bader clasp as it always releases (maybe just the strap I got). It would be nicer if the leather bands are thicker as these bands feels cheap. Then again everyone has their preference. Watch weight is lighter than expected, but not a bother. A thicker strap will certainly add heft to the watch. As I mentioned previously, the watch appearance is beautiful. The size (43mm) is perfect. There are more than enough chromes in the face to impress and take notice. The date window, however, is really small and hard to see. I need a reading glass to see and it. The placement on the face is more a preference, however, it does not bother me. Company’s service is good. I have not called them directly since it will be a long distance call. It would be nice to have a direct line to their US branch (area code + the 7 digit number) to be able to talk to someone personally. All in all a good experience and the watch price is more than satisfactory. My sincere thanks to all staff of Christopher Ward. I look forward to doing more business in the future!