Christopher Ward 1 Series User guide

C65 Dartmouth Series 1
Owner’s Handbook

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Time on your side
Your Christopher Ward watch has been designed in Britain
and engineered in Switzerland by highly talented craftspeople.
This ensures not only accurate and precise timekeeping, but also
brings a real pride of ownership that only watches of the highest
quality standards can hope to deliver.
You have made an investment, a good one, and the aim of this
manual is to help you make the most of that investment in what
we hope will be a lifetime of ownership.
Mike France
CEO & co-founder
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C65 Dartmouth Series 1
Gaze upon the C65 Dartmouth and you’ll sense a depth of nautical
history owing through it.
CW’s rst watch carrying the Naval crown insignia of the Royal Navy
that can be sold to the general public – a feature made possible
thanks to an ocial licence from the UK’s Ministry of Defence – the
C65 takes its name from Britannia Royal Naval College based in the
South Devon town of Dartmouth.
Yet those with a keen horological eye may well recognise some of the
C65’s distinguishing ourishes from elsewhere. Inspired by the Omega
Seamaster 300 ‘Big Triangle’ – initially known as the Royal Navy 0552,
a Ministry of Defence-approved piece that saw the rst appearance
of the popular inverted triangle later exported to civilian versions –
the Dartmouth features an inverted ‘wedge’ and tapering indexes
at 12 o’clock; all have been lled with white T-C1 or Old Radium
Super-LumiNova®for excellent legibility.
As the ‘Big Triangle’ entered service in 1967, it’s apt the Dartmouth
sits within the C65 family, a collection that combines lithe ‘60s dive
visuals with today’s engineering prowess. Powered by a chronometer-
certied movement, the C65 is accurate to just seconds per day –
but what else would you expect from a watch bearing the crown of
the United Kingdom’s Naval Service?
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Features
• Swiss made
• 26 jewel self-winding mechanical
chronometer
• 38-hour power reserve
• Christopher Ward ‘Colimaçoné’ nish
on movement
• Brushed and polished marine-grade
stainless steel case
• Anti-shock system
• Embossed screw-down crown
• High Denition Royal Navy Naval crown
screw-down backplate
• Unique engraved serial number
• Central hacking seconds
• Christopher Ward logo at 12 o’clock
• Glass box sapphire crystal
• Distinctive arrow-shaped seconds hand
• Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and
owner’s handbook
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Technical Information
Calibre Sellita SW200 COSC
Case 316L stainless steel
Diameter 41mm
Height 11.55mm
Lug to lug 47.1mm
Weight 65g
Water resistance 15 ATM (150 metres)
Vibrations 28,800 per hour (4 Hz)
Timing tolerance -4/+6 seconds per day
Strap width: 22mm
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Setting the time and date
For a superior water resistance your crown is of the screw-down
type. The crown should sit ush to the case (position 1) in order to
maintain water resistance.
• First unscrew the crown anti-clockwise from the case to position
2for winding in power. Wind in a clockwise direction to re-power
the watch. Your C65 Dartmouth Series 1 has a maximum power
reserve of 38 hours when fully wound. Normal wearing will allow
the rotor to start re-powering the watch over time after putting
on your wrist.
• Pull gently into position 3. This position is used for handsetting
and stopping of the seconds hand. For precise time setting it is
recommended to pass beyond the desired minute and to set the
hand backwards.
How to operate your C65 Dartmouth Series 1
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1 2 3
1. Crown screw-down position
2. Manual winding
3.Time setting
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How to operate your C65 Dartmouth Series 1
Diving with your watch
If using the bezel for a dive and let’s say the recognised maximum
“no-stop time” is 55 minutes, then in this example (shown right)
the time at the surface immediately before the dive is 10.08am.
However the bezel marker is at the 12.00 hr position.
• Move the bezel marker anti-clockwise so that it aligns with the
8 minute position.
• You can now read that the 55 minute no decompression limit
will occur at 3 minutes past the next hour.
PLEASE NOTE:
It is always useful and best practice to make a note on a dive slate
before entering the water and to carry a set of dive tables should the
dive plan change during the course of a dive. A safety stop for 3 to 5
minutes at 15ft is recommended at the end of all dives. A safety stop
for 3 minutes at 15ft is required any time you come within 3 pressure
groups of a no decompression limit, and for any dive to a depth of
100ft or deeper.
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Bezel marker No decompression limit
Start of dive
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Straps and bracelets
As you would expect, we place as much
emphasis on the quality of our straps and
bracelets as we do our watches. We only
use the nest materials in our straps,
with quick-release pins also included for
your convenience.
The following guidelines explain how easy
it is to use, adjust and replace your
Christopher Ward strap or bracelet.
How to operate your C65 Dartmouth Series 1
1. Locate the quick-release pin (or pins)
on your strap (A) or bracelet (B).
Pull the pin(s) inwards to detach.
2. To reattach your strap (C) or bracelet (D),
pull the pin(s) inwards, and align the
spring bars so that they click securely into
the lug holes on each side.
Using the quick-release pins on your strap/bracelet
A B C D
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1. Press buttons to release.
2. Pull open the clasp.
3.There are ve micro adjustment positions,
which allows for a maximum extension of
8.4mm. To extend, pull the lever to unlock
and simultaneously pull on the bracelet into
the desired position.
4.To shorten, simply push the bracelet back
into the clasp.
How to use the micro adjustment on your bracelet
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Water resistance
Although your watch has been through vigorous static pressure
testing, it is worth remembering that there are many variables that
can aect 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 eect 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.
How to operate your C65 Dartmouth Series 1
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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
15 ATM (150 metres)
Safe to use while snorkelling in
open water
30 ATM (300 metres)
Ideal for experienced divers and
those practising scuba-diving
60 ATM (600 metres)
Professional divers, experiencing
prolonged exposure underwater
100 ATM (1000 metres)
Professional deep sea diving
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Our watch care programme
Your watch is constructed from the nest components and powered
by a Swiss mechanical movement. As with all quality watches, with
the right care and attention, your new timepiece has the potential
to become an heirloom, giving joy to future generations.
It’s for this reason we’ve created an industry-leading approach
to after-sales care, starting with our famous 60|60 Guarantee –
the most comprehensive warranty in watchmaking.
60-day free returns
We hope you’ll be happy with your watch from the moment it
arrives. However, if that’s not the case you have 60 days to return it
in perfect, unused condition (with all its accompanying paperwork)
in order to receive a replacement or full refund.
60-month movement guarantee
Your watch is powered by a precision-engineered Swiss movement.
In the rare event that your movement develops a fault within ve
years we’ll repair it for free under warranty. Your watch will need
to be sent to us for a full diagnosis before processing a repair under
warranty. We will always keep you informed before carrying out any
work.
60|60 Guarantee
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Service and repairs: the Christopher Ward way
Our approach to service and repairs is about uncompromised
quality and great value for money. The process, led by our expert
technicians, won’t cost the earth and will have the watch back
on your wrist in reasonable time. We recommend you service your
watch every three to four years to keep it in peak condition.
PLEASE NOTE:
The 60|60 Guarantee does not cover accidental damage. Any service
or repair by a third-party retailer will void your 60|60 Guarantee.
For more details, please visit our website.
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Contact us
Keeping in touch with
Christopher Ward
From humble beginnings in 2004 (our rst workshop was a
refurbished chicken shed!) Christopher Ward has won a global
following – and can justiably claim to make the most aordable
luxury watches in the world.
For many of our fans, the philosophy of trying to put luxury
watches within the reach of everyone, is as smart as the timepieces
themselves. This open approach sees co-founders Mike France and
Peter Ellis communicate personally with customers and listen to
their feedback. Something that helps us improve our oering to you.
As the owner of a Christopher Ward watch, if you ever need to get
hold of us we’re at your service. And if you’d like to explore the CW
world more, you can follow us on social media.
@ChristopherWardLondon
@ChrisWardLondon
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