Chr. Ward C7 RAPIDE CHRONOGRAPH MK II User guide

C7 RAPIDE CHRONOGRAPH MK II
O W N E R ’ S H A N D B O O K

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Your Christopher Ward watch has been designed
and engineered by highly talented craftspeople
to ensure not only accurate and precise
timekeeping but also to bring a real pride of
ownership that only luxury items of the highest
quality can ever hope to deliver.
You have made an investment, a good one,
and the aim of this handbook is to help you
make the most of that investment during what
I hope will be a lifetime of ownership.
Christopher Ward
TIME ON YOUR SIDE...
INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
C7 RAPIDE CHRONOGRAPH
MK II 2–3
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4–5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6–21
THE CW360 WATCH CARE
PROGRAMME 22–23
GENERAL INFORMATION 24

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C7 RAPIDE CHRONOGRAPH MK II
C7 RAPIDE CHRONOGRAPH
Ad genus set vivere – to race is to live;
perfectly captures the spirit of the many
motorsport racing legends of the track
to whom this exceptional chronograph
pays homage.
If the MK I was a triumph of substance and
style, then the Mark II is an exceptionally worthy
successor. A new Ronda movement, new
aluminium bezel and two new dials all serve
to emphasise Christopher Wards intuitive feel
for how to evolve a classic design without
losing the essence of the original. Like the
racing drivers the C7 Mark II honours, this
is a watch that represents the pinnacle of
achievement and accuracy in a chosen eld.
Far Left; C7 Rapide Chronograph Mark I
Left/Right; C7 Rapide Chronograph MK II

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C7 RAPIDE CHRONOGRAPH
FEATURES
– Swiss made
– Quartz chronograph movement
– 1/10ths second split timing
– 316L stainless steel case
– 42mm diameter
– Tachymeter
– Special back plate engraving
– Unique engraved serial number
– 10 ATM water resistance
– Screw-in crown and back plate
– Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
– Super-Luminova™
– Stainless steel bracelet
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Diameter: 42mm
Height: 10.7mm
Calibre: Ronda 3540.D
Case: 316L stainless steel
Water Resistance: 10 ATM (100 metres)
Strap: 22mm black leather (or
bracelet or rubber strap)
TECHNICAL INFORMATION

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OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
DISPLAY AND CONTROL BUTTONS
Minute Hand
Tenths counter
Hour hand
Minutes counter
Seconds hand
Centre stop-second
Date Window
Push-button A
Crown
Push-button B
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SETTING THE TIME
For a superior water resistance your crown is
of the screw-in type. To get to position
1
turn
the crown anti-clockwise until it releases itself.
• Pull out the crown to position
3
(the
watch stops).
• Turn the crown until you reach the
correct time e.g. 08.45 hr.
• Push the crown back into position
1
and
screw the crown in a clockwise direction
in order to maintain water resistance.
The crown should sit flush to the case.
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• Pull out the crown to position
2
(the watch
continues to run).
• Turn the crown anti-clockwise until the
correct date appears.
• Push the crown back into position
1
until
flush with the case and screw in.
PLEASE NOTE: The date can not be changed
during the date changing phase between
20.00 hrs and 02.00 hrs as the watch gearing
will already be aligning itself to change the
date. The crown should always be screwed in
after adjustment, and it is best to do so from
position
3
to avoid advancing beyond the
desired date.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SETTING DATE (QUICK MODE)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CHRONOGRAPH FUNCTIONS:
• The minute counter measures
30 minutes per rotation.
• The centre stop-second measures
60 seconds per rotation.
• The 1⁄10 second counter measures
1 second per rotation.
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DISPLAY ELEMENTS
Tenths
Minutes
Centre stop-second
Seconds
CONTROL BUTTONS
Push-button A
(Start / Stop)
Push-button B
(Reset)
PLEASE NOTE: Before using the chronograph
functions, please ensure that:
• The crown is in position
1
(screwed in).
• The 3 chronograph hands are at zero position.
Should this not be the case, the positions of the
hands must be adjusted (see the chapter
entitled ‘Adjusting the chronograph hands to
zero position’).
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CONTROL BUTTONS
Push-button A
(Start / Stop)
Push-button B
(Reset)
Push-button B
Push-button A
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BASIC FUNCTIONS
(START / STOP / RESET)
Example:
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Start: Press push-button A.
2
Stop: to stop the timing, press push-button A
once more and read the 3 chronograph
counters: 4 min / 38 sec / 7⁄10 sec.
3
Zero positioning:
Press push-button B. (The 3 chronograph
hands will be reset to their zero positions).
Example of use:
Timing a runner over 100m.
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Example:
1
Start: (start timing).
2
Stop: (e.g. 15 min 5 sec following
1
).
3
Restart: (timing is resumed).
4
Stop: (e.g. 13 min 5 sec following
3
).
= 28 min 10 sec (accumulated measured
time is shown)
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Reset: The 3 chronograph hands are
returned to their zero positions.
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Repeat: as necessary.
Example of use:
Overall time to complete a journey less
the coffee breaks.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ACCUMULATED TIMING
Push-button B
Push-button A
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3
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5
1
2
4
3
Push-button B
Push-button A
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INTERMEDIATE OR INTERVAL TIMING
Example:
1
Start: (start timing).
2
Display interval:
e.g. 10 minutes 10 seconds (timing
continues in the background).
3
Making up the measured time:
(the 3 chronograph hands are quickly
advanced to the ongoing measured time).
4
Stop: (nal time is displayed).
5
Reset: The 3 chronograph hands
are returned to their zero positions.
Please note:
*Following
3
, further intervals or intermediates
can be displayed by pressing push-button B.
Example of use: 4 x 100m relay.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ADJUSTING CHRONOGRAPH HANDS TO ZERO POSITION
Example:
One or several chronograph hands are not
in their correct zero positions and have to be
adjusted (e.g. following a battery change).
• Pull out the crown to position
3
(all three chronograph hands are in their
correct or incorrect zero position).
• Keep push-buttons A and B depressed
simultaneously for at least 2 seconds
(the centre stop-second rotates by 360°
corrective mode is activated).
Push-button A
Push-button B

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A
B
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ADJUSTING CHRONOGRAPH HANDS TO ZERO POSITION
Adjusting the centre stop second
Single step A 1 x short
Continuous A long
When correct press button B to set.
Corrective mode for the 1/10 second counter
is now activated.
Adjusting the 1/10 second counter hand (position 12h)
Single step A 1 x short
Continuous A long
When correct press button B to set. Corrective mode
for the minute counter is now activated.
Adjusting the minute counter (position 9h)
Single step A 1 x short
Continuous A long
• Return the crown to position
1
(flush with the case).
• Termination of the chronograph hands adjustment
can be carried out at any time.

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A
B
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USING THE TACHYMETRIC SCALE TO CALCULATE SPEED
Example: calculating the speed of
a race car over the course of a mile.
Record the time the race car takes to cover
a known distance of 1 mile. Read off the
speed on the tachymetric scale indicated
by the central seconds hand. In this case,
the race car is travelling at 85mph.
Tachymetric Scale

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WATER RESISTANCE
Although your watch has been through vigorous
static pressure testing, it is worth remembering
that there are many variables that can affect
the water resistance of your watch.
For instance, arm movements during swimming
and the sudden impact of diving and water
sports will drastically increase the pressure the
watch is under. Wearing your watch in the bath,
shower, or sauna can also have an effect as a
rapid increase in temperature can cause seals
to expand and in extreme cases, malfunction or
create condensation.
For these reasons, the water resistance rating
of your watch (as shown) should only ever
be considered a guideline and we strongly
recommend they are always adhered to.
1 ATM (10 METRES)
Safe to wear your watch while
washing your hands with tap water.
3 ATM (30 METRES)
Washing your car and/or general
hose pipe usage.
5 ATM (50 METRES)
Water resistant to most household
shower units.
10 ATM (100 METRES)
Safe to use while snorkelling in
open water.
30 ATM (300 METRES)
Ideal for experienced divers and
those practising scuba-diving.
50 ATM (500 METRES)
Professional divers, experiencing
prolonged exposure underwater.
100 ATM (1000 METRES)
Professional deep sea diving.

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