Christopher Ward C1 Grand Malvern Power Reserve User guide

C1 Grand Malvern
Power Reserve
Owner’s handbook

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Time on your side...
Introduction
Contents
C1 Grand Malvern Power Reserve 2–3
Technical information 4–5
How to operate your C1 Power Reserve 6–10
Our watch care programme 11
Keeping in touch 12
Your Christopher Ward watch has been designed
and engineered by experts to ensure not only precise
timekeeping, but also to give you a sense of pride
whenever you wear it.
You’ve made an investment, a good one, and the
aim of this handbook is to help you make the most of
it during what I hope will be a lifetime of ownership.
Christopher Ward

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C1 Grand Malvern Power Reserve
C1 Grand Malvern
The C1 Power Reserve is undoubtedly a
signicant watch. Not only does it launch
the C1 range – dedicated to our premium
dress models and JJ complications – but also
heralds a signature new case whose
design will inform the rest of our releases.
Created by Senior Designer Adrian Buchmann,
the use of ‘light-catcher’ lines creates a slimmer
prole, and at 40.5mm, it will suit any wrist size.
Fittingly, our chronometer-certied in-house
movement, Calibre SH21, includes its rst automatic
power reserve complication. Its implementation on
the dial is subtle: an inclined bevel at the 9 o’clock
position revealing an indicator disc to monitor
its 120-hour power reserve.
In addition to providing impeccable timekeeping,
Calibre SH21 has also received a visual upgrade.
Its bridge and rotor have been redesigned to
allow greater visibility of the twin barrels, and
boast a ‘Colimaçoné’ nish, engraved with our
twin ag pattern.
A perfect marriage of Swiss ingenuity and British
elegance, the C1 Power Reserve is the perfect
purchase for those who want a classic dress watch
underpinned by the highest levels of horology.
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C1 Grand Malvern Power Reserve
Features
• Swiss made
• In-house 35 jewel automatic Calibre SH21
power reserve chronometer (COSC)
• 120 hour power reserve with power reserve
indicator complication
• Colimaçoné nish with twin ag pattern
engraving to bridge
• 40.5mm 316L polished surgical-grade stainless
steel case with brushed sides
• Push-down crown with twin ag motif
• Anti-reective double curve top sapphire crystal
• Domed opalin or sunray nish dial
• Brushed and polished blued or steel hands
• Screw-in exhibition case back with engraved
serial number
Technical information
Diameter: 40.5mm
Height: 12.8mm
Weight: 62g
Calibre: SH21 power reserve
chronometer (COSC)
Case: 316L stainless steel
Water Resistance: 3 ATM (30 metres)
Vibrations: 28,800 per hour (4 Hz)
Timing tolerance: +6/-4 seconds per day
Lug to lug: 48.5mm
Strap: 20mm
Technical information
• Italian Shell Cordovan strap with Bader deployment
or ‘Milanese’ mesh bracelet
• Luxury presentation case and owner’s handbook

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How to operate your C1 Power Reserve
Setting the time/date
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1. Manual winding
2. Time setting

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How to operate your C1 Power Reserve
The crown should sit ush to the case (position 1 )
in order to maintain water resistance.
• To re-power the watch after a period of non-use,
simply wind the crown in a clockwise direction
until the power reserve indicator shows 100%
power.
• To set the time pull out the crown gently into
position
2 . This position is used for handsetting
and stopping of the second hand. Turn the crown
until you reach the correct time e.g. 10.08 hr.
For precise time setting it is recommended you
pass beyond the desired minute and to set the
hand backwards.
Please Note: When handsetting and manually
advancing the hands clockwise, the second hand
will stay stationary, but the second hand may jump
backwards when the hands are rotated counter
clockwise. The second hand will return to its original
position when the crown is released.

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How to operate your C1 Power Reserve
The power reserve function
The power reserve indicator shows the winding
status of the main spring.
• When the hand is in position A , the
movement is close to stopping. The watch
should therefore be wound manually to
obtain a maximum power reserve.
• When the hand is in position
B , the watch
is at its maximum winding position.
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B

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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 leathers for our straps. Similarly, we
only use the nest metals in the construction
of our bracelets, all of which are precision
engineered for durability, eciency and comfort.
The following guidelines explain how easy
it is to use and adjust your Christopher Ward
strap.
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Press to release.
2.
Pull open the clasp
and locate the opening.
3.
Thread the strap through
the opening to the desired
position. Close the clasp.
Leather strap with Bader deployment
Straps and bracelets
How to operate your C1 Power Reserve

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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.
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.
50 ATM (500 metres)
Professional divers, experiencing
prolonged exposure underwater.
100 ATM (1000 metres)
Professional deep sea diving.
How to operate your C1 Power Reserve

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Our watch care programme
Our watch care programme
Visit our website for more details about
our 60|60 Guarantee and Service and
Repair Programme.
Your watch is constructed from the finest
components and materials available including one
of Switzerland’s finest mechanical movements.
As with all watches of this quality, with the right
care and attention, your new Christopher Ward
watch has the potential to become an heirloom
piece giving further joy to future generations.
It’s for this reason we have created our industry
leading approach to after-sales care, starting
with our famous 60|60 Guarantee which remains
the most comprehensive guarantee in the world
of watchmaking.
60|60 Guarantee
1. 60 Day free returns
Our success depends on you being completely happy with your new
Christopher Ward watch. You have up to 60 days to return your watch,
absolutely free of charge, and receive a replacement or full refund by return –
so long as it has not been worn and is returned in box-perfect condition.
2. 60 Month movement guarantee
Your watch, at its heart, has a top quality precision engineered Swiss
movement – so it’s very unlikely to give you problems with the minimum
amount of care and attention, including a regular service. We recommend
you return your watch to us every 3/4 years for a service, so our expert
technicians can keep your ne timepiece in peak condition.
Servicing and repairs…the Christopher Ward way…
Our innovative approach to servicing and repairing your Christopher Ward
watch means that having your watch serviced or repaired doesn’t mean
months of waiting followed by an exorbitant bill – which is more or less
the experience guaranteed by every other luxury watch brand. We have
developed an easy, quick and aordable expert service and repairs
programme that doesn’t cost the earth and has your watch back where it
belongs – on your wrist – in double-quick time.

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From small beginnings just a few short years ago
(our rst workshop was actually a refurbished
chicken shed!), Christopher Ward has won a worldwide
following for his eponymous watch brand and can
justiably claim to manufacture the most aordable
luxury watches in the world.
For many, the philosophy behind the brand, of trying
to put luxury watches within the reach of everyone,
is as attractive as the watches themselves, as
is the very open approach of the business which
means that Chris and the team spend a lot of time
communicating personally with our customers –
many of whom have become friends.
As the owner of a Christopher Ward watch,
if ever you need to get hold of us we are at
your service. We have listed some useful
contact details on the back cover.
There is also always something new going on at
our website at www.christopherward.co.uk
and, if you haven’t already discovered the
independent forum dedicated to our brand at
www.christopherwardforum.com we would
recommend a visit. Informative and fun,
it’s a great place to hear the unexpurgated
view of Christopher Ward.
Keeping in touch
Keeping in touch with Christopher Ward

Head Office
1 Park Street, Maidenhead,
Berkshire SL6 1SL
United Kingdom
Customer Services
UK: [phone]
USA: +44 (0)1.877.226.8224
[email protected]
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christopherward.co.uk