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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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 small beginnings just 18 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 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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