Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series User guide

C65 Sandhurst Series 1
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 Series 1
As a brand licensed by the UK Ministry of Defence to produce watches
bearing ocial insignia, Christopher Ward is proud to present the C65
Sandhurst as its salute to the British Army.
Named after the acclaimed Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
situated in Berkshire, the C65 Sandhurst also marks another milestone
for Christopher Ward: following repeated customer requests, it marks
our rst foray into the eld watch genre. Taking some inuence
from the Smiths W10, a rough-and-ready model issued to the British
Army in 1967, its combination of blackened dial, white TC-1 Super-
LumiNova®Arabic numerals and Old Radium detailing reinforces an
absolute commitment to legibility.
Yet there are some important dierences between the C65 Sandhurst
and its Smiths inspiration. 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.
In comparison to the 35mm original, the Sandhurst measures in at
38mm – still petite, but a recognition of today’s preference towards
larger sizes.
Not only is the C65 Sandhurst an ocially licensed tribute to the
British Army, it doubles as a reminder of the continuum of British
watch design throughout the ages. Not just for serving personnel,
it’s a vintage-themed watch that all can enjoy.
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Features
• Swiss made
• 26 jewel self-winding mechanical
chronometer
• 38 hour power reserve
• Christopher Ward ‘Colimaçoné’ nish
on movement
• Anti-shock system
• Brushed and polished marine-grade
stainless steel case
• High Denition British Army Heraldic
badge screw-down backplate
• Screw-down crown stamped with twin
ag motif
• Unique engraved individual serial number
• Christopher Ward logo at 12 o’clock
• Glass box sapphire crystal
• Matte black dial with Old Radium lume
• Printed outer minute track
• Old Radium Super-LumiNova®-lled
indexes and baton-shaped hands
• White seconds hand with red tip
• Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and
owner’s handbook
Technical Information
Calibre Sellita SW200 COSC
Case 316L stainless steel
Diameter 38mm
Height 11.6mm
Lug to lug 45.3mm
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 Sandhurst Series 1
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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 Series 1 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 and date
1. Crown screw-down position
2. Manual winding
3.Time setting

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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.
How to operate your C65 Sandhurst Series 1
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 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 Sandhurst Series 1
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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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