Christopher Ward C65 trident CLASSIC User guide

C65 Chronograph
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 Chronograph
The late 1960s were a time of experimentation. And that was as true
with watchmaking as it was in music, fashion or design.
Your C65 Chronograph is a homage to those incredible, unforgettable
times.
Something demonstrated perfectly by that beautifully proportioned
dial. With a design inspired by the ‘regatta’ watches of the 1960s and
’70s, its two subdials – one for seconds, the other a 30-minute counter
– not only add balance but are also an outward sign of the movement
that powers the watch. In this case, the self-winding Sellita SW510
BH a.
Not only is it accurate – it’s a Sellita after all – but its chronograph
functions enable you to use your watch as a fully equipped
stopwatch (the bright orange central-seconds starts when you
press the top pusher). If you need to time something, you can now
do so instantly and accurately. All without having to reach into your
pocket for your phone.
Which brings us back to the dial. The design. The capability on
show. The sheer joy of a timing instrument that fuses engineering
excellence with the out-there experimentation of the psychedelic
era. It’s all here. And it’s all yours.
Enjoy wearing the C65 Chronograph. It’s an honour to have made
it for you.
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Features
• Swiss made
• 27 jewel self-winding mechanical
chronograph
• 48-hour power reserve
• Hour, minute, small second and date
calendar with 60 seconds and 30 minutes
chronograph indication
• Hacking small seconds
• Anti-shock system
• Tachymeter
• Twin-ag engraving over ‘Colimaçoné’
nish on the rotor
• Brushed and polished marine-grade
stainless steel case
• Embossed screw-down crown and
screw-down pushers
• Screw-down exhibition caseback
• Unique engraved serial number
• Unidirectional aluminium bezel
• “Glass box” sapphire crystal
• Sunray nish dial with printed minute
markers
• Azzuré subdials with printed colours at 3
• Super-LumiNova®Grade X1 GL C1 hands
and indexes
• Polished indexes
• Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and
owner’s handbook
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Technical Information
Calibre Sellita SW510 BH a
Case 316L stainless steel
Diameter 41mm
Height 15mm
Weight 83g
Water resistance 15 ATM (150 metres)
Vibrations 28,800 per hour (4 Hz)
Timing tolerance -20/+20 seconds per day
Lug to lug 47.1mm
Strap width 22mm
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How to operate your C65 Chronograph
PLEASE NOTE: Date correction should not be carried out
between 20.00 hr and 02.00 hr as the watch gearing will
already be aligning itself to change the date. The crown
should always be pushed in after adjustment, and it is
best to do so from position 3to avoid advancing beyond
the desired date.
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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 Chronograph has a maximum power reserve
of 48 hours when fully wound.
• Pull gently into position 3. For rapid date correction, turn in an
anti-clockwise direction.
• Pull gently into position 4for 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. Unscrewed position/manual winding
3.Date setting
4.Time setting

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How to operate your C65 Chronograph
PUSH-BUTTON A
PLEASE NOTE: Before starting the
chronograph, reset the chronograph
hands to their original position. See the
reset section to set the counters to zero.
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START
First unscrew the pushers anti-
clockwise from the case for
starting, stopping, restarting and
resetting the timing mode.
Press push-button A to start
timing.
Using the chronograph
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START
START
STOP
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STOP
To stop the timing, press push-
button A once more and read
the 2 chronograph counters,
for example: 3 mins / 34
seconds.

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How to operate your C65 Chronograph
8START STOP
STOP
RESTART
RESET
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PUSH-BUTTON B
PLEASE NOTE: Do not operate the
chronograph pushers under water
in order to prevent water entering
the mechanism. Ensure pushers are
screwed ush to case.
RESET
To reset the timing, press push-
button B (The two chronograph
hands will be reset to their zero
positions).
RESTART/STOP
To restart the timing, press push-
button A again (timing
is resumed).
To stop timing press push-button
Aand read the two chronograph
counters: 10 mins / 34 seconds.

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How to operate your C65 Chronograph
If using the 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 bezel marker 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.
Diving with your watch
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.

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Bezel marker No decompression limit
Start of dive

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How to operate your C65 Chronograph
PUSH-BUTTON A
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Using the tachymetric scale to calculate speed
Example: calculating the speed of a racecar over the course of a mile.
1. Record the time the racecar takes to cover a known distance of 1 mile.
2. Read o the speed on the tachymetric scale indicated by the central
seconds hand. In this case, the racecar is travelling at 98mph.
PUSH-BUTTON B

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How to operate your C65 Chronograph
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
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 Chronograph
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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
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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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