Christopher Ward C63 Colchester User guide

C63 Colchester
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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C63 Colchester
How do you pay tribute to the Parachute Regiment, one of the most
respected military units in the world?
We think a watch like your C63 Colchester ts the bill.
Inspired by the Paras, this unique timepiece brings advanced material
technology together with the nest Swiss watchmaking.
Something you’ll notice the moment you take it out of the box.
Its carbon construction means it’s incredibly light, but also
unbelievably strong.
Meanwhile, the COSC-certied movement provides accuracy when
you need it, while the Super-LumiNova®-lled indexes and handset
deliver high-visibility timekeeping in low light.
And for those who value comfort – and a graceful, uninterrupted
silhouette – the ingenious pop-out crown stops any digging-in at
moments of strenuous activity.
The result is a watch which not only performs under the most
stressful of conditions, but looks on-point – wherever you land.

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How to operate your C63 Colchester
Minute Hand
Hour Hand
Seconds hand
Dial Ring
Crown
Date Window
Your C63 Colchester 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 controls

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Features
• Swiss made
• Self-winding 26 jewel mechanical
chronometer movement
• 38-hour power reserve
• Date calendar
• Injected carbon case
• Central hacking seconds hand
• Anti-shock system
• Brushed and polished hands and indexes
• Embossed retractable titanium crown
• Twin-ag engraving over ‘Colimaçoné’
nish on the rotor
• Elaboré ‘Colimaçoné’ nish on the
movement
• Matte, semi skeletonised forged
carbon dial
• Super-LumiNova®Grade X1 GL C1-lled
hands and indexes
• Bespoke colour-matched maroon seconds
hand
• Anti-reective sapphire crystal
• Screw-down exhibition caseback with
‘coin’ featuring the Parachute Regiment’s
heraldic badge
• Unique engraved serial number
• Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and
owner’s handbook

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Technical Information
Calibre Sellita SW200 COSC
Case Injected carbon
Diameter 41mm
Height 12.6mm
Lug to lug 47.5mm
Weight 38g
Water resistance 15 ATM (150 metres)
Vibrations 28,800 per hour (4Hz)
Timing tolerance -4/+6 seconds per day
Strap width 22mm

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How to operate your C63 Colchester
Your crown is of the retractable type and should sit against the case
(position 1) in order to maintain water resistance.
• First, depress the crown slightly into the case and release to reach
position 2for winding in power. Wind in a clockwise direction to
re-power the watch.
• Pull gently into position 3. For rapid date correction, turn in a
clockwise direction.
• 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 and date

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1 2 3 4
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 3to avoid
advancing beyond the desired date. You must always ensure the
crown is fully tightened before any use in water.
1. Crown retracted position
2. Manual winding
3.Date setting
4.Time setting
Depress and then pull

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How to operate your C63 Colchester
Straps
As you would expect, we place as much
emphasis on the quality of our straps 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. 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.
Using the quick-release pins on your strap

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Water resistance
How to operate your C63 Colchester
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.

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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.

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Contact us
Keeping in touch with
Christopher Ward
From small beginnings just 17 years ago (our rst workshop was
actually a refurbished chicken shed!), Christopher Ward has won
a worldwide following 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 smart as the watches themselves. The
very open approach of the business sees Mike and Peter, as well
as the rest of the team, spending lots of time communicating
personally with customers – listening to feedback which helps us
continually improve as we grow. As the owner of a Christopher Ward
watch, if you ever need to get hold of us we are at your service.
There is always something new on our website, across our social
media communities and on the Christopher Ward Forum – informative
and fun, these are the best places to join the conversation about
the latest new releases, news and oers in the world of
Christopher Ward.

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