Christopher Ward C60 Elite GMT 1000 User guide

C60 Elite GMT 1000
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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C60 Elite GMT 1000
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s actually a dive watch capable
of being submerged to depths of 1000m – but with its GMT-ready
movement, the C60 Elite GMT 1000 is just as at home ying at the
edge of the Earth’s atmosphere at huge speeds!
As a new member of the Elite family, the GMT inherits serious
technical credentials. Engineered from Grade 2 titanium –
a material boasting the highest strength-to-density ratio of any
metallic element, whilst being corrosion-resistant and unobtrusively
lightweight – it’s undoubtedly a heavy-duty watch; yet it’s also this
same material that enables it to rank as one of the lightest Tridents
in the collection.
Featuring an integrated automatic Helium Release Valve (HRV),
a uni-directional ceramic bezel and an exhibition caseback, not only
will it assist with equalisation during ascent from a dive, but it’s
indicative of the robust technicality and modern dive watch looks
that run throughout the GMT 1000.
Yet one glance at its dial will tell you that this isn’t an ordinary
diver. (Perhaps it’s something to do with the 24-hour ring around
the dial’s edge, or the brightly coloured GMT hand…) Powered
by a Swiss-made Sellita SW330 movement, the Elite not only
allows its wearer to track the time in two timezones at once; the
inclusion of countdown markings on its bezel means it can be used
simultaneously as a diving instrument too.
The C60 Elite GMT 1000: CW’s rst true dive watch with GMT
functionality. Dive (or y) away – it’s up to you!
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How to operate your C60 Elite GMT 1000
Crown
Date Window
Minute Hand
24 Hour Dial
Ring/Rehaut
Helium Release
Valve (HRV)
Hour Hand
Seconds Hand
Bezel
Your C60 Elite GMT 1000 has a maximum power reserve of 42 hours
when fully wound. To re-power the watch after a period of non-use,
simply wind the crown for approximately 20 revolutions. Normal
wearing will very quickly allow the rotor to start re-powering the
watch over time after putting it on your wrist.
Display and control buttons

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Features
• Swiss made
• 25 jewel self-winding chronometer
mechanical movement
• 42 hour power reserve
• Dual-time GMT function
• Central hacking seconds
• Anti-shock system
• Twin-ag engraving over ‘Colimaçoné’
nish on the rotor
• Brushed and polished Grade 2 titanium
case
• Embossed screw-in crown
• Unidirectional zirconia ceramic bezel
• Integrated automatic helium release valve
• Anti-reective sapphire crystal
• Polished dial with ‘twin ags’ matte
nished at 12 o’clock
• Flat 24 hour dial ring/rehaut with printed
numerals
• Super-LumiNova®Grade X1 GL C1 hands,
indexes and bezel
• Top-brushed indexes with diamond
polished facets
• Brushed and polished hands
• Signature Trident counter-balance on
seconds hand
• Screw-down exhibition caseback with
3.4mm crystal
• Unique engraved serial number
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Technical Information
Calibre Sellita SW330 COSC
Case Grade 2 titanium
Diameter 42mm
Height 16mm
Weight 77g
Water resistance 100 ATM (1000 metres)
Vibrations 28,800 per hour (4 Hz)
Timing tolerance -4/+6 seconds per day
Lug to lug 49.3mm
Strap width 22mm
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How to operate your C60 Elite GMT 1000
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For a superior water resistance your crown is of the screw-in 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 C60 Elite GMT 1000 has a maximum power
reserve of 42 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. For rapid date correction, turn in an
anti-clockwise direction. To set the GMT hand, turn the crown
clockwise and rotate the hand until you have reached the desired
time indication. The GMT hand moves in one-hour increments.
• Pull gently into position 4. 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.
Setting the time, date and GMT hand

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Unscrew and then pull
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. You must always ensure the
crown is fully tightened before any use in water.
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1. Crown screw-in position
2. Manual winding
3.Date/GMT setting
4.Time setting

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How to operate your C60 Elite GMT 1000
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.
Diving with your watch
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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How to operate your C60 Elite GMT 1000
Using the GMT hand for travel
Set the time in your new destination by pulling the crown into
position 4and move the hour/ minute hands until they indicate the
desired time.
Push crown into position 3and wind, clockwise, the GMT hand
around the 24-hour scale on the 24 hour dial ring/rehaut until you
have the right time at home. E.g. If you’re travelling from London
at 12:10 to New York, you would turn the hour/minute hands to 7:10
(New York time is ve hours behind London) and wind the GMT
hand around to the 12:10 position.
Once set, it means that, for example, you can gauge the time to
ring your friends and family without waking them in the middle of
the night.
PLEASE NOTE:
The table opposite can be used to determine the appropriate time
zone when setting the hour/minute hands.
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International
dateline
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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 C60 Elite GMT 1000
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 C60 Elite GMT 1000
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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
materials available including one of Switzerland’s nest 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 Day Free Returns
Our success depends on you being completely happy with your new
Christopher Ward watch. You have up to 60 days from despatch to
return your watch, with free shipping, and receive a replacement or
full refund, for which the watch must be in perfect, unworn condition
and accompanied by all its original packaging and paperwork.
60 Month Movement Guarantee
Your watch has a top-quality precision engineered Swiss movement
– but if it develops a movement fault within 5 years, and has been
serviced by us at the recommended interval (within a maximum of 4
years from date of despatch), we will repair it for free under warranty.
Not all mechanical problems or quartz battery replacements are
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considered movement faults and your watch will need to be sent
to us for diagnosis and service history checks, before processing a
repair under warranty.
Servicing and Repairs - the Christopher Ward way…
Our innovative approach to service and repair means that having
your watch attended to doesn’t mean months of waiting followed
by an exorbitant bill. We have developed a quick, easy and
aordable expert service and repairs process that doesn’t cost the
earth and has the watch back where it belongs – on your wrist – in
reasonable time.
We recommend you service your watch at intervals of 3-4
years to keep it in peak condition and to maintain your 60 month
guarantee. If your watch develops an issue within 60 months of
despatch, we will rst check its service history before progressing a
repair. If you have not had your watch serviced at the recommended
interval, we will not cover the cost of the repair under warranty,
and will recommend a maintenance service in addition to any repair
work due.
christopherward.co.uk/cservices/60-60-guarantee
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