Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor User guide

C65 Super Compressor
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 Super Compressor
It’s not often you get to own a piece of watchmaking history.
But when you strap on the C65 Super Compressor, that’s exactly
what’s happening.
The rst super compressor mechanism was invented in the 1950s
by case maker Ervin Piquerez to protect diving watches from the
increased water pressure they faced as scuba divers went deeper.
The apparatus used that pressure to force the watch’s caseback
against its O-ring gasket – boosting water-resistance with every
metre descended.
In the 1970s, super compressors fell out of fashion. But now they’re
back – in an exceptional timepiece.
Your C65 Super Compressor is the rst genuine super compressor
diving watch in 50 years. Not only does its ingenious mechanism
increase water-resistance the further you go down but the
contemporary build quality and nishing is leagues ahead of the
original models.
Turn it over, and the exhibition caseback – a rst for a super
compressor – shows you the all-important compression spring
and diving-bell logo (the mark Ervin Piquerez used to denote
authenticity).
So, whether you’re a serious diver. Or just someone who appreciates
the art of horology, your new timepiece brings together on-point
retro style and watchmaking excellence in one unforgettable
package.
Wear it in good health!
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Features
• Swiss made
• 26 jewel self-winding mechanical
movement
• 38 hour power reserve
• Twin-ag engraving over ‘Colimaçoné’
nish on the rotor
• Cushion shaped marine grade stainless
steel case
• Screw-down exhibition caseback with
aluminium anodised compression ring
and divers helmet symbol
• Screw-down twin-ag stamped crown with
sandblasted lower area and polished top
• Crosshatched crown with anodised
aluminium outer ring
• Unique engraved serial number
• Internal rotating bezel (120 clicks)
• Anti-reective glass box sapphire crystal
• Signature Trident counter-balance on
seconds hand
• Super-LumiNova®Grade X1 GL C1-lled
hands and indexes
• Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and
owner’s handbook
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Technical Information
Calibre Sellita SW200-1
Case 316L stainless steel
Diameter 41mm
Height 13.05mm
Lug to lug 47.12mm
Weight 72g
Water resistance 15 ATM (150 metres)
Vibrations 28,800 per hour (4 Hz)
Timing tolerance -20/+20 seconds per day
Strap width 22mm
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How to operate your C65 Super Compressor
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For a superior water resistance your crown is of the screw-down
type. 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 Super Compressor has a maximum power
reserve of 38 hours when fully wound. Normal wearing will allow
the rotor to start re-powering the watch overtime after putting
on your wrist. After a period of non-use we recommend that
you manually wind the watch at least 20 times to ensure there
is sucient power in the watch before the rotor maintains the
power.
• 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

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3
Unscrew and then pull 7
1. Crown screw-down position
2. Manual winding
3.Time setting

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How to operate your C65 Super Compressor
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If using the internal 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
10.10am. However the bezel marker is at the 12.00 hr position.
• Move the internal bezel with the 2 o’clock crown anti-clockwise so
that it aligns with the 10 minute position.
• You can now read that the 55 minute no decompression limit
will occur at 5 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.
Diving with your watch

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Internal bezel marker No decompression limit
Dive setting crown Start of dive
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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 Super Compressor
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 Super Compressor
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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.
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 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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