Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT User guide

C63 Sealander GMT
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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The Sealander collection
There are few things more human than the urge to explore.
To travel, search or discover – just for the joy of it.
And when you do explore, you need a timepiece that’s not only
accurate but rugged enough to handle whatever comes its way.
This is the thinking behind the Sealander collection. And the reason
your new watch looks and functions the way it does.
Whether you’ve gone for the C63 Sealander Automatic (the ‘purest’
Sealander), the internationally-minded C63 Sealander GMT or the
titanium C63 Sealander Elite, you’re wearing a watch that’s inspired
by the sports-explorer watches of the mid 20th century.
But Sealanders are also made for the modern world – a world where
leisure and work mix, and where adventure and business are often
the same. Watches that are tough but nished to such a high
specication, they’re as at home in a high-end restaurant as they
are up the side of a mountain.

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Mike France, our CEO, was one of the main driving forces behind
the collection. He knew Christopher Ward needed to produce
a range of sports watches that sit somewhere between the
practicality of a C60 Trident Pro 600 and the retro-sophistication
of a C65 Trident Auto.
“These pieces are as tough as a dive watch, but underplay it
with more modest, bezel-free lines,” he says. “They can be worn
anywhere, and as work and home life continue to blend, that’s
become more relevant than ever.”
Now you know the thinking behind your new watch, you have but
one task: to strap it on and see where your explorations take you.

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C63 Sealander GMT
Exploration is not just an activity. But a state of mind. And it’s the
spirit of exploration that permeates every part of your beautiful
C63 Sealander GMT.
Like other timepieces in the Sealander range, it’s a do-anything,
go-everywhere watch.
But what sets it apart is its classic ‘GMT-explorer’ design – which
boasts a xed 24-hour bezel rather than the rotating one you’ll nd
on regular GMT watches. There’s a reason for this.
GMT-explorers were originally made for pro-cavers (AKA ‘spelunkers’)
who could become disorientated after long periods in the dark.
With no daylight to guide them, they set the GMT hand to their
present time zone, using the xed 24-hour bezel.
If they lost track of time, the GMT hand would tell them whether it
was, for example, 10:00 or 22:00. And they could rely on it because
the bezel never moved.
On the C63 Sealander GMT you can use the GMT function this way,
or set it to another time zone as you would on a regular GMT. Just
line up the ultra-visible GMT hand with your preferred time zone on
the bezel and you’ll be set.
While much of the appeal of the C63 Sealander GMT is in its looks –
and it’s very handsome – there’s something satisfying about knowing
it’ll have your back if you ever decide to try a spot of underground
exploration. Well, you can’t be too careful, can you?
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How to operate your C63 Sealander GMT
Crown
Date Window
Minute Hand
GMT Hand
Hour Hand
Seconds Hand
Bezel
Your C63 Sealander GMT has a maximum power reserve of
up to 56 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 25 jewel mechanical
movement
• Up to 56-hour power reserve
• GMT complication
• Date calendar
• Central hacking seconds hand
• Anti-shock system
• Twin-ag engraving over ‘Colimaçoné’
nish on the rotor
• Elaboré ‘Colimaçoné’ nish on the
movement
• Polished lacquer dial
• Super-LumiNova®Grade X1 BL C1 hands
and indexes
• Top-brushed indexes with diamond
polished facets
• Brushed and polished hands
• Signature Trident counter-balance on
seconds hand
• Brushed and polished marine-grade
stainless steel case
• Circular brushed and polished xed steel
bezel with black lacquer lling
• Anti-reective sapphire crystal
• Screw-down display caseback
• Embossed screw-down crown
• Unique engraved serial number
• Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and
owner’s handbook
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Technical Information
Calibre Sellita SW330-2
Case Stainless steel
Diameter 39mm
Height 11.85mm
Lug to lug 45.8mm
Weight 62g
Water resistance 15 ATM (150 metres)
Vibrations 28,800 per hour (4Hz)
Timing tolerance -20/+20 seconds per day
Strap width 20mm
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How to operate your C63 Sealander GMT
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For a superior water resistance your crown is of the screw-down
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 C63 Sealander GMT has a maximum power
reserve of up to 56 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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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.
Unscrew and gently pull
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1. Crown screw-down position
2. Manual winding
3.Date/GMT setting
4.Time setting

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How to operate your C63 Sealander GMT
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 bezel 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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How to operate your C63 Sealander GMT
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
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Water resistance
How to operate your C63 Sealander GMT
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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