Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell 2 Series User guide

C65 Cranwell Series 2
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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C65 Cranwell Series 2
Built in 1916 and used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) for training
purposes ever since, RAF College Cranwell is known as the world’s
rst air academy. So when we were looking for a name for a vintage-
inspired aviation watch, it was the obvious choice.
Modelled on the classic Jaeger-LeCoultre/IWC Mark XI 6B/346,
an aviator timepiece aimed at bomber navigators, your second-
generation Cranwell is a tribute to the pilots of the past that also
happens to be a modern precision timing instrument.
The dial, which hosts our twin-ags logo, has been completely
redesigned for clarity and authenticity. Its Arabic numerals are
printed in Super-LumiNova®lume for visibility after dark, while the
Super-LumiNova®Old Radium-coated quarter-hour batons and
inverted triangle add warmth as well as legibility.
As betting a eld watch, power comes courtesy of a COSC-
certied Sellita SW200-1, which is in the top six percent of Swiss-
made movements for accuracy. As with the regular SW200-1, this
chronometer version has a ‘hacking seconds’ function: a throwback
to the time when being able to ‘synchronise watches’ was vital in
operations.
Add in water-resistance to 150m and the heraldic badge of the RAF
deep-stamped into the backplate, and you’re witnessing a watch
that’s at home in the air, on land and at sea.
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Features
• Swiss made
• 26 jewel self-winding mechanical
chronometer
• 38-hour power reserve
• Christopher Ward ‘Colimaçoné’ nish on
rotor
• Central hacking seconds
• Anti-shock system
• Brushed and polished marine-grade
stainless steel case
• Screw-down crown with red aluminium
ring and deep-stamped twin-ags motif
• High-denition RAF Heraldic badge on
screw-down backplate
• Glass box sapphire crystal
• Matte black dial with Super-LumiNova®
Grade X1
• Twin-ags logo at 12 o’clock
• Matte white hour, minute and seconds
hands
• Printed minute track
• Unique engraved individual serial
number
Technical Information
Calibre Sellita SW200 COSC
Case 316L stainless steel
Diameter 38mm
Height 11.9mm
Lug to lug 43.7mm
Weight 60g
Water resistance 15 ATM (150 metres)
Vibrations 28,800 per hour (4 Hz)
Timing tolerance -4/+6 seconds per day
Strap width: 20mm
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How to operate your C65 Cranwell Series 2
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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 C65 Cranwell Series 2 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.
• 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
1. Crown screw-down position
2. Manual winding
3.Time setting

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How to operate your C65 Cranwell Series 2
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
10mm. To extend, pull the lever to unlock
and simultaneously pull on the bracelet
into the desired position.
4.To shorten, simply pull the lever to unlock
and 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 C65 Cranwell Series 2
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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 powered
by a Swiss mechanical movement. As with all quality watches, with
the right care and attention, your new timepiece has the potential
to become an heirloom, giving joy to future generations.
It’s for this reason we’ve created an industry-leading approach
to after-sales care, starting with our famous 60|60 Guarantee –
the most comprehensive warranty in watchmaking.
60-day free returns
We hope you’ll be happy with your watch from the moment it
arrives. However, if that’s not the case you have 60 days to return it
in perfect, unused condition (with all its accompanying paperwork)
in order to receive a replacement or full refund.
60-month movement guarantee
Your watch is powered by a precision-engineered Swiss movement.
In the rare event that your movement develops a fault within ve
years we’ll repair it for free under warranty. Your watch will need
to be sent to us for a full diagnosis before processing a repair under
warranty. We will always keep you informed before carrying out any
work.
60|60 Guarantee
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Service and repairs: the Christopher Ward way
Our approach to service and repairs is about uncompromised
quality and great value for money. The process, led by our expert
technicians, won’t cost the earth and will have the watch back
on your wrist in reasonable time. We recommend you service your
watch every three to four years to keep it in peak condition.
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 humble beginnings in 2004 (our rst workshop was a
refurbished chicken shed!) Christopher Ward has won a global
following – and can justiably claim to make the most aordable
luxury watches in the world.
For many of our fans, the philosophy of trying to put luxury
watches within the reach of everyone, is as smart as the timepieces
themselves. This open approach sees co-founders Mike France and
Peter Ellis communicate personally with customers and listen to
their feedback. Something that helps us improve our oering to you.
As the owner of a Christopher Ward watch, if you ever need to get
hold of us we’re at your service. And if you’d like to explore the CW
world more, you can follow us on social media.
@ChristopherWardLondon
@ChrisWardLondon
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