Christopher Ward C40 SpeedHawk User guide

C40 SpeedHawk™ Automatic Chronograph
OWNER’S HANDBOOK

Time on your side...
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

Caring for your Christopher Ward automatic watch
Your C40 SpeedHawk™ Automatic Chronograph is constructed from the finest components
and materials available including one of Switzerland’s finest automatic movements. As with all
mechanical watches of this quality, with just a little care, it has the potential to become an heirloom
piece giving further joy to future generations.
Here are a few hints to help keep your watch working perfectly over the years:
• Neverfullywindyourwatchifitstops,5-10revolutionsshouldsufficetohaveitrestart.
• Tryandwearyourwatcheveryday,ifpossible,asthiswillbothenableittokeepbettertime
as well as preventing the lubricants in the movement from solidifying.
• YourwatchisfittedwiththefinestIncabloc™anti-shocksystemwhichshouldprotectitif
dropped onto a carpeted surface. However, it is best to avoid hard surfaces or sharp knocks.
You may not want to wear your watch whilst playing racquet sports, for instance.
• Therearemanydifferingviewsabouttherightfrequencyforservicingyourwatch,rangingfrom
2 to 7 years! A modern mechanical watch like yours shouldn’t need servicing more than every 4
years but we wouldn’t recommend leaving it longer than this as, just like a car, the oil needs
topping up from time to time.
• Alwaysuseareputablewatchrepairertocleanandlubricateyourwatch.

Shouldyouneedareplacementpart-don’tworry,wekeepstocksofsparepartsforyears,evenfor
discontinued models. It’s all part of the Christopher Ward service.
Finally, don’t forget our famous 60:60 Guarantee allows you to return your watch absolutely free,
for any reason, and with no quibbles, for up to 60 days after purchase and we also guarantee your
movement for up to 60 months.
After all, why shouldn’t you enjoy peace of mind as much as you enjoy your watch?
Your watch should also be thoroughly rinsed in fresh water after immersion in salt water.
You must always ensure the crown is fully tightened before any use in water.

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The C40 SpeedHawk™ Automatic Chronograph
Technical Data
Diameter: 42mm
Height: 16mm
Weight: 100g
Case: 316LStainlesssteel
Calibre: ETA7750Valjoux
Features
25JewelSwissautomaticchronograph
Etachron regulator system
3countermulti-functionchronograph(hours,
minutes and stop second)
Uni-directionalrotatingbezelandinternal
tachymeter
Day / date calendar
Convexsapphirecrystalwithanti-reectivecoating
Screw-incrown
Waterresistantto50m(5atm)
Adjustablequick-releasebutteryclasp
Hand-polishedsurgicalgradestainlesssteelcase
Unique serial number
Luminousindicesandhands
Peregrine-shapedcounterbalance
Exhibition window

Display elements
Stop Second Hand
Minute Counter
Hour Hand
Second Counter
Hour Counter
Minute Hand
Day/Date Window
(Duallanguage-French)
Control buttons
Push-buttonA
Crown
Push-buttonB
Description of the display and control buttons

Setting the time
For a superior water resistance your crown is of the
screw-intype.Togettopositionturnthecrown
anti-clockwiseuntilitreleasesitself.
 Pulloutthecrowntoposition(thewatch
stops).
Turn the crown until you reach the correct
time e.g. 08.45 hr.
Push the crown back into position and
screw the crown in a clockwise direction in order
to maintain water resistance. The crown should
sit flush to the case.
1 2 3
1
3
1

Setting the day and date
(quickmode)
 Pulloutthecrowntoposition(thewatch
continues to run).
Turn the crown clockwise until the correct date
appearsandanti-clockwisetosettheday.
Pull the crown to position
Push the crown back into position until flush
with the case and screw in.
Please note:
The date can not be changed during the date changing phase
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 screwed in after adjustment, and
it is best to do so from position 3 to avoid advancing beyond
the desired date.
1 2 3
1 3
2
3
1

Crown
Date
Setting the date/time
Example:
Date / time on the watch: Monday 28th01.25hr
Present date / time: Tuesday 4th 20.30 hr
 Pulloutthecrowntoposition(thewatch
continues to run).
Turn the crown clockwise until yesterdays date
appears ie. 3rd.
 Turnthecrownanti-clockwisetochangetheday.
1 2
1 2
2

 Pulloutthecrowntoposition(thewatch
stops).
Turn the crown clockwise until the correct date
ie. 4th appears(afterpassingthroughmidnight).
Continue to turn the crown until the correct
time 20.30 hr appears.
Push the crown back into position until
flush with the case and screw in.
Second hand
1 2 3
1 2 3
3
1

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Chronograph:
The minute counter measures 30 minutes per rotation.
The hour counter measures12hoursperrotation.
Display elements
Minute Counter
Hour Counter
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 (screwedin).
The 2 chronograph hands are precisely at zero position following activation of
push-button B.
1
1

Chronograph:
Basic function
(Start/Stop/Reset)
Example:
Start:Presspush-buttonA.
Stop:tostopthetiming,presspush-buttonA
once more and read the 2 chronograph
counters: 4 min / 38 sec.
Zero positioning:
 Presspush-buttonB.
 (The2chronographhandswillberesetto
their zero positions).
Example of use:
Timingarunnerover100m.
Push-buttonA
Push-buttonB
Minute counter
1
2
3
3
2
1

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A
B
tachymetric scale
Using the tachymetric scale to calculate speed
Example: calculating the speed of a racecar over the course of a mile.
Recordthetimetheracecar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racecaristravellingat275mph.

Fitting the bracelet
Ifyoufindthebraceletneedsadjustingtoyourwristwerecommendyouhaveitre-sizedbya
reputable watch repairer or jeweller. Most local jewellers will either do this for free or perhaps make
a nominal charge for what is a job that should only take a few minutes. It is always best to be
present so a comfortable fit is achieved.
Establishing the length of the bracelet
Place the watch with its separated bracelet on your wrist and estimate the number of links you need
to remove. If you need to remove several links, try to keep the numbers removed from both halves
of the bracelet as equal as possible to ensure that the clasp remains roughly in the middle of your wrist.
To open your bracelet simply press either side of
the clasp to release as shown.
Press

Thequick-releasebutterflyclasp
ThestrapversionsoftheC40SpeedHawk™AutomaticChronographusequick-releasebutterfly
clasps. If you are unfamiliar with the butterfly clasp system just follow our 8 step guide below.
Step 1 Locatetheclasp Step 2 Clickquick-release Step 3 Pull open clasp Step 4 Prise cover open
Step 5 Thread strap through Step 6 Snap back Step 7 Close clasp Step 8 Complete

Water resistance
Please note. these are only guidelines
but we strongly urge you to adhere
to them to retain the integrity of
your watch. If you have any queries
regarding this please contact us
direct.
NB. To safeguard watch movement
please ensure the crown is, at all times,
screwed in correctly.
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 hosepipe usage.
5 ATM(50Metres)
Water resistant to
most household
shower units.
10 ATM(100Metres)
Safe to use while
snorkelling in open
water, it is not advisable
to dive with your watch.
30 ATM(300Metres)
Ideal for experienced
divers and, in general,
anybody practising
scuba-diving.
50 ATM(500Metres)
Professional divers,
experienced prolonged
exposure underwater.