Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone User guide

C60 Lympstone
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
Time on your side

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C60 Lympstone
Congratulations on becoming the owner of a C60 Lympstone.
Ocially approved by the UK Ministry Of Defence, the watch is
named after the Royal Marines’ Commando Training Centre in
Devon. And is a tting – and feature-packed – tribute to one of
the world’s most respected ghting forces.
Built for the most testing of conditions, the dial is constructed in
ultra-tough, ultra-light forged carbon – a material made from
chopped carbon bres infused with resin (there are around 500,000
bres per square inch).
The C60 Lympstone also boasts a rst for Christopher Ward: the
inclusion of a rotating inner-compass bezel which lets you orientate
yourself using the sun. And because this is a watch inspired by the
Royal Marines, it’s also waterproof to 600m.
Of course, a timepiece this special needs a movement of the highest
order. That’s why powering the C60 Lympstone is a chronometer
version of Sellita’s SW200 – a calibre that puts it in the top six
percent of all Swiss-made watches for accuracy.
All these qualities mean the C60 Lympstone will be your trusty
companion wherever, and however, you go. Or as the Royal Marines
motto, laser-engraved onto the back of the timepiece, says:
‘Per mare, per terram’ – by sea, by land.
Enjoy the watch.

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How to operate your C60 Lympstone
Compass
Setting Crown
Time Setting
Crown
Minute Hand
Hour Hand
Seconds Hand
Inner-compass
Bezel Bezel
Your C60 Lympstone has a maximum power reserve of 38 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
• 26 jewel self-winding mechanical
chronometer
• 38-hour power reserve
• Twin-ag engraving over ‘Colimaçoné’
nish on the rotor
• Brushed gun metal PVD marine-grade
stainless steel case
• Black DLC bezel and caseback
• High Denition Royal Marines crest laser-
engraved on screw down backplate
• Screw-down dual crowns stamped with
twin-ag motif
• Brushed unidirectional ceramic bezel with
Grade X1 GL C1 Super-LumiNova®-applied
numerals and markers
• Unique engraved serial number
• Anti-reective sapphire crystal
• Christopher Ward logo at 12 o’clock
• Forged carbon dial
• Rotating inner-compass bezel
• Super-LumiNova®-lled hands, inner-bezel
markings and indexes
• Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and
owner’s handbook

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Technical Information
Calibre Sellita SW200 COSC
Case Stainless steel (gun metal coating)
Diameter 42mm
Height 13.8mm
Lug to lug 49.3mm
Weight 103g
Water resistance 60 ATM (600 metres)
Vibrations 28,800 per hour (4Hz)
Timing tolerance +6/-4 seconds per day
Strap width 22mm

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How to operate your C60 Lympstone
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 Lympstone 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.
After a period of non-use we recommend that you manually wind
the watch at least 20 times to ensure there is sucient power in
the watch before the rotor maintains the power.
• 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.
Setting the time

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1
2
3
Unscrew and then pull
1. Crown screw-down position
2. Manual winding
3.Time setting

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How to operate your C60 Lympstone
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 10.10am.
However the bezel marker is at the 12.00 hr position.
• Move the bezel marker anti-clockwise so that it aligns with the
10 minute position.
• You can now read that the 55 minute no decompression limit
will occur at 5 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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No decompression limit
Start of dive
Bezel marker

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How to operate your C60 Lympstone
How to use the solar compass
The watch is tted with a solar compass on the inner bezel.
Here’s how to use it.
1. Unscrew the upper crown. This lets you rotate the compass bezel.
2. Point the watch’s hour hand in the direction of the sun. Make sure
the watch is horizontal.
3.Rotate the ‘S’ (‘South’) on the compass bezel until it’s halfway
between the hour hand and the index at 12 o’clock*.
4.You can now read the points of the compass to determine
your position.
Example: If it’s 10 o’clock in the morning, point the hour hand at
the sun. Then rotate the ‘S’ until it reaches 11 o’clock (ie: halfway
between the hour hand and the 12 o’clock index). You can now
work out your position.
*If you are in the northern hemisphere use ‘S’ (South) on the
compass bezel. If in the southern hemisphere, use position
‘N’ (North) instead.
PLEASE NOTE:
These determinations are approximate as there is some discrepancy
at dierent latitudes and in dierent seasons.

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A. Northern hemisphere B. Southern hemisphere

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How to operate your C60 Lympstone
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.
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 braceletHow to use the micro adjustment on your bracelet
1.
2.
3.
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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 Lympstone

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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
60|60 Guarantee

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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.
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.