Christopher Ward C65 Black Gold Limited Edition User guide

C65 Black Gold Limited Edition
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.
Chris, Mike and Peter
(Co-founders)
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C65 Black Gold Limited Edition
Little did we know before the release of 2018’s C65 Trident Diver,
but its outstanding public reaction would almost singlehandedly
carve out a new genre in the Christopher Ward Collection: one
devoted to the dive watches of yesteryear.
The C65 Black Gold Limited Edition is the latest addition to the
C65 family, and it doubles as a celebration of the Diver’s inuence.
It hits many of the same notes in its design: the large Arabic
numerals at 12 and 6 o’clock; rectangular indexes and baton
shaped hands; a slim and wearable case housing a hand-wound
mechanical movement. Yet the Black Gold certainly marks one of
our more extravagant additions.
As you might expect given its title, black and gold are present:
the former on the C65’s DLC backplate and aluminium bezel,
the latter adorning its graceful ‘light-catcher’ case in a rich tone
of PVD. It’s a colour scheme that not only evokes memories of the
sleek Lotus F1 cars that struck success in the ‘60s and ‘70s, but in
the case of this C65, it heightens its vintage cues.
In a collection renowned for its lithe ‘60s aesthetic, this 200-piece
limited edition’s regal looks may just represent a new pinnacle.
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How to operate your C65 Black Gold Limited Edition
Crown
Minute hand
Hour hand
Seconds hand
Your C65 Black Gold Limited Edition 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 in a clockwise
direction for approximately 20 revolutions.
Display and control buttons
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Features
• 200-piece limited edition
• Swiss made
• 19 jewel hand-wound movement
• 42 hour power reserve
• Central hacking seconds
• Anti shock system
• Christopher Ward ‘Colimaçoné’
nish on movement
• Gold-toned PVD-coated marine-grade
stainless steel case
• Black DLC screw-down backplate
with High Denition “Trident” motif
• Push-in crown stamped with twin
ag motif
• Unidirectional aluminium bezel
• “Glass box” sapphire crystal
• Matte nish dial
• Old Radium Super-LumiNova®lled
indexes and hands
• Twin ags debossed at 12 o’clock
• Signature Trident counter-balance
on seconds hand
• Unique engraved serial number
• Luxurious presentation case and
owner’s handbook
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Technical Information
Calibre Sellita SW210–1
Case 316L stainless steel
Diameter 41mm
Height 11.55mm
Lug to lug 47.1mm
Weight 65g
Water resistance 15 ATM (150 metres)
Vibrations 28,800 per hour (4Hz)
Timing tolerance -15/+15 seconds per day
Strap width 22mm
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How to operate your C65 Black Gold Limited Edition
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The crown should sit ush to the case (position 1) in order to
maintain water resistance. To re-power the watch after a period of
non-use, simply wind the crown in a clockwise direction until you
begin to feel a resistance. Your C65 Black Gold Limited Edition has
a maximum power reserve of 42 hours when fully wound.
To set the time pull out the crown gently into position 2.
This position is used for handsetting and stopping of the second
hand. Turn the crown until you reach the correct time e.g. 10.08 hr.
For precise time setting it is recommended you pass beyond
the desired minute and to set the hand backwards.
Setting the time and date
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PLEASE NOTE: As this watch has a manually
wound mechanical movement, take care
not to overwind the crown past the point of
resistance as it will damage the movement.
1. Manual winding
2. Time setting

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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.
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.
The bezel
Bezel marker
No decompression limit
Start of dive

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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 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
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 C65 Black Gold Limited Edition
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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.
christopherward.co.uk/cservices/60-60-guarantee
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Contact us
Keeping in touch with
Christopher Ward
From small beginnings just 15 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 Chris, 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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Berkshire SL6 1SL
United Kingdom
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