Christopher Ward C3 MALVERN User guide

C3 Malvern Chronograph
Forum Edition
Owner’s handbook

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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
C3 Malvern Chronograph Forum Edition 2
Technical information 3
How to operate your C3 Malvern Chronograph 4–14
Our watch care programme 15
Keeping in touch 16

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C3 Malvern Chronograph Forum Edition
C3 Malvern Chronograph Forum Edition
The culmination of numerous ideas and
suggestions by its members (plus many
more impressively Photoshopped images),
the C3 Forum Limited Edition brings to life
the most popular design as voted for
by the CW Forum’s members in 2017.
Fully materialised, the results are mightily
impressive.
The seventh Forum Limited Edition created, and
the rst to be released after a year’s hiatus, the
C3 Malvern Chronograph Mk III provides a sound
foundation upon which Forum members could build
their own distinctive vision.
Although the case and Ronda 3520.D movement
remain the same as the Mk III, there have been some
bold changes. At its tip, the FLE’s second hand is
nished in red, while a unique blue and white
subdial conguration epitomises the character and
community of the Forum (and proves a useful exercise
for prospective alternate C3 designs, too!).
Since its inception in 2005, the Forum has been a
place for CW acionados to sound o as well as an
invaluable tool for all at CW to listen to customer
feedback, whilst also helping inform future releases.
An apt way of showing how the process can come
full circle, the C3 Forum Limited Edition – a watch
whose run is limited to just fty pieces – showcases
our thanks to the Forum for their continued support
for the past twelve years. We’re certain its pride of
place is assured in any Forum member’s collection.

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C3 Malvern Chronograph Forum Edition
Features
– Swiss made
– Limited Edition of 50 pieces
– Quartz chronograph movement
– Steel case with brushed and polished sides
– Push-down crown with twin flag motif,
two pushers to operate sub dial
– Anti-reflective double curve top sapphire crystal
– Domed Opalin dial with azzuré sub-dial details
and sunray outer ring
– Date window revealing date disc
– Blued, brushed and polished hour and minute
hands, with polished central second hands
– Snap case back with unique twin-flag engraving
and serial number
Technical information
Technical
Diameter: 39mm
Height: 10.8mm
Weight: 46g
Calibre: Ronda 3520.D
Case: 316L stainless steel
Water Resistance: 3 ATM (30 metres)
Timing tolerance: –10/+20 secs per month
Lug to lug: 45.8mm
Strap: 20mm
– Italian hand-crafted oak leather quick-release
strap with dress buckle, Italian hand-stitched
Shell Cordovan quick-release strap with Bader
deployment, or ‘Milanese’ mesh bracelet
– Luxurious presentation case and owner’s
handbook

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How to operate your C3 Malvern Chronograph
Setting the time/date
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1. Crown position
2. Date setting
3. Time setting

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How to operate your C3 Malvern Chronograph
The crown should sit ush to the case (position 1 )
in order to maintain water resistance.
• For rapid date correction pull gently into
position
2 and turn in an anti-clockwise direction.
• For setting the time pull gently into position
3
and turn clockwise to advance the time. For
precise time setting it is recommended to pass
beyond the desired minute and to set the hand
backwards.
• Push the crown back to position
1 .
PLEASE NOTE: Date correction should not be
carried out between 20.00 hr and 02.00 hr
as the watch gearing will already be aligning
itself to change the date. The crown should
always be pushed in after adjustment,
and it is best to do so from position 3 to
avoid advancing beyond the desired date.

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How to operate your C3 Malvern Chronograph
Timing functions
START
PUSH-BUTTON A
START
STOP
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2
Before using the timing functions, please ensure that:
• The crown is in position
1
• The three chronograph hands (the hour/minute
counter and the centre stop-second hand) are
at zero position, as shown above.
To start timing press
push-button A .
To stop the timing, press
push- button A once
more and read the three chronograph hands,
for example: 2 hours /10 mins / 20 seconds.
Start Stop

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How to operate your C3 Malvern Chronograph
PUSH-BUTTON B
RESTART
RESET
X
To restart the timing, press push-button A again
(timing is resumed).
To stop timing press push-button A and read
the 3 chronograph hands: 3 hours / 20 mins / 40
seconds.
To reset the timing, press
push- button B
(The 3 chronograph hands will be reset to
their zero positions).
Restart/Stop Reset
START
STOP
1
2
3

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How to operate your C3 Malvern Chronograph
Adjusting chronograph hands to zero positon
If one, or several, chronograph hands are not in their
correct zero positions they will need to be adjusted:
• Pull the crown gently into position
3
(all three chronograph hands are in their correct
or incorrect zero position) position.
• Keep push-buttons A and B depressed
simultaneously for at least 2 seconds
(the centre stop-second hand rotates by 360°,
corrective mode is activated).
PUSH-BUTTON A
PUSH-BUTTON B

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How to operate your C3 Malvern Chronograph
Single step A1 x short
Continuous Along
When correct press push-button B to set.
Corrective mode for the hour/minute counter
is now activated.
Single step A1 x short
Continuous Along
Once the 3 chronograph hands have been
adjusted to their zero position, return the crown
to position
1 (flush with the case) . Termination of
the chronograph hands adjustment can be
carried out at any time.
Adjusting the centre stop second Adjusting the hour/minute counter
A
B
A

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How to operate your C3 Malvern Chronograph
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 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 or bracelet.
1.
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

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How to operate your C3 Malvern Chronograph
Using the quick-release pins on your strap
1. Locate the quick-release pin on your strap.
Pull the pin to the side to detach your strap.
2. To reattach your strap, align the pins to the
lug holes and click the strap into position.
Repeat for the other side.

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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.
60 ATM (600 metres)
Professional divers, experiencing
prolonged exposure underwater.
100 ATM (1000 metres)
Professional deep sea diving.
How to operate your C3 Malvern Chronograph

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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 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