Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Bronze 2 Series User guide

C65 Sandhurst Bronze 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 Sandhurst Bronze Series 2
As a brand licensed by His Majesty’s Ministry Of Defence to produce
watches bearing ocial insignia, Christopher Ward is proud to present
the second-generation C65 Sandhurst.
Like the original C65 Sandhurst, this stunning bronze version takes the
classic 1969 Smiths W10 as its starting point but brings the design up
to date with improved luminosity on the indexes and Arabic numbers
(we use two separate lumes), and a bold design that’s even easier to
read.
Yet there are some dierences between the C65 Sandhurst and the
W10. Taking pride of place upon the backplate, the British Army’s
Heraldic badge has been intricately embossed, its lion, crown and
crossed swords deep-stamped with polished surfaces.
Not only is the C65 Sandhurst Bronze an ocially licensed tribute to
the British Army, it doubles as a reminder of the continuum of UK
watch design throughout the ages.
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Features
• Swiss made
• 26 jewel self-winding mechanical
chronometer
• 38-hour power reserve
• Christopher Ward ‘Colimaçoné’ nish
on rotor
• Anti-shock system
• Bronze Light–catcher™case
• High-denition screw-down backplate
with deep-stamped British Army
Heraldic badge
• Screw-down crown stamped with
twin-ags motif
• Unique engraved individual serial number
• Twin-ags logo at 12 o’clock
• Glass box sapphire crystal
• Matte black dial with Super-LumiNova®
Grade X1 numerals and indices
• Printed minute track
• Fully brushed hands
• White seconds hand with red tip
Technical Information
Calibre Sellita SW200 COSC
Case Bronze
Diameter 38mm
Height 11.9mm
Lug to lug 43.7mm
Weight 62g
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 Sandhurst Bronze 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 Sandhurst Bronze 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 Sandhurst Bronze Series 2
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
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 Sandhurst Bronze 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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