Christopher Ward C7 Rapide Automatic Guide

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Your Christopher Ward watch has been designed and
engineered by highly talented craftspeople to ensure
not only accurate and precise timekeeping but also
to bring a real pride of ownership that only items of
the highest quality can ever hope to deliver.
You have made an investment, a good one,
and the aim of this handbook is to help you
make the most of that investment during what
I hope will be a lifetime of ownership.
Christopher Ward
Time on your side...
Introduction
Contents
C7 Rapide Automatic 2–3
Technical information 4–5
How to operate your C7 Rapide Automatic 6–10
Our watch care programme 11
Keeping in touch 12

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C7 Rapide Automatic
C7 Rapide Automatic
From our award-winning twin ag logo at
12 o’clock, through to the bold new case
and motorsport insignia-inuenced dials,
the Rapide Collection heralds a new era for
motorsport at Christopher Ward. Similar to
how petrolheads savour the meaty growl
of a petrol engine, those of a horological
disposition admire the intricacies of a
mechanical movement; signicantly,
the C7 Rapide Automatic marks the
introduction of a three-handed automatic
model to our motorsport collection.
This is a watch with the charisma of motorsport at its
very core: double sized numerals; a full minute track
with inner triple minute marks for precise legibility;
a 10 minute gauge highlighted like a rev meter. With
a seamless blend of brushed and polished steel and
titanium surfaces, our new four-piece case – designed
exclusively for the Collection – is an engineering
masterclass, its powerful lugs reminiscent of the
aerodynamic curves of a Formula 1 chassis.
Inside, a Sellita SW200-1 movement keeps the
watch motoring away with unparalleled eciency,
its 28,800 vibrations per hour contributing to the
smooth sweeping motion of the Automatic’s coloured
seconds hand.
Like many grand sports cars that have earned their
place in motorsport history, the new C7 Rapide
Automatic isn’t one to usher itself in quietly. In fact,
thanks to a bold new aesthetic partnered with an
advanced case design, it introduces itself to the
Collection with screeching tyres, billowing smoke
and ying rubber as it donuts post-chequered ag!

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C7 Rapide Automatic
Features
– Swiss made
– 26 jewel self-winding mechanical movement
– 38 hour power reserve
– 316L stainless steel and aluminium four-piece case
– Aluminium bezel with 5 minute markers
– Screw-down crown
– Date window
– Anti-reflective flat sapphire crystal
– SuperLuminova®indexes
– Deep-stamped screw-down backplate with
unique engraved serial number
Technical information
Technical
Diameter: 42mm
Height: 11.15mm
Weight: 70g
Calibre: Sellita SW 200-3
Case: 316L stainless steel
and aluminium
Water Resistance: 10 ATM (100 metres)
Vibrations: , per hour (Hz)
Timing tolerance: 20 secs per day
Lug to lug: 48.2mm
Strap: 22mm

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How to operate your C7 Rapide Automatic
Setting the time/date
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1. Crown position
2. Date setting
3. Time setting

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How to operate your C7 Rapide Automatic
The crown should sit ush to the case (position 1 )
in order to maintain water resistance.
• For rapid date correction pull gently into
position
2 and turn in a clockwise direction.
• For setting the time pull gently into position
3
and turn anti-clockwise to advance the time. For
precise time setting it is recommended to pass
beyond the desired minute and to set the hand
backwards.
• Push the crown back to position
1 .
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 3 to
avoid advancing beyond the desired date.

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How to operate your C7 Rapide Automatic
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 leathers for our straps. Similarly, we
only use the nest metals in the construction
of our bracelets, all of which are precision
engineered for durability, eciency and comfort.
The following guidelines explain how easy
it is to use and adjust your Christopher Ward
strap or bracelet.
Using the quick-release pins on your 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.

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How to operate your C7 Rapide Automatic
1. Press buttons to release.
2. Pull open the clasp.
3. There are five 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.
Integrated bracelet with micro adjustment

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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 C7 Rapide Automatic
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.
10 ATM (100 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
Our watch care programme
Visit our website for more details about
our 60|60 Guarantee and Service and
Repair Programme.
Your watch is constructed from the finest
components and materials available including one
of Switzerland’s finest 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|60 Guarantee
1. 60 Day free returns
Our success depends on you being completely happy with your new
Christopher Ward watch. You have up to 60 days to return your watch,
absolutely free of charge, and receive a replacement or full refund by
return – so long as it has not been worn and is returned in perfect condition.
2. 60 Month movement guarantee
Your watch, at its heart, has a top quality precision engineered Swiss movement –
so it’s very unlikely to give you problems with the minimum amount of
care and attention, including a regular service. We recommend you return
your watch to us every 3/4 years for a service, so our expert technicians can
keep your ne timepiece in peak condition.
Servicing and repairs…the Christopher Ward way…
Our innovative approach to servicing and repairing your Christopher Ward
watch means that having your watch serviced or repaired doesn’t mean
months of waiting followed by an exorbitant bill – which is more or less
the experience guaranteed by every other luxury watch brand. We have
developed an easy, quick and aordable expert service and repairs programme
that doesn’t cost the earth and has your watch back where it belongs –
on your wrist – in double-quick time.

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From small beginnings just a few short years ago
(our rst workshop was actually a refurbished
chicken shed!), Christopher Ward has won a worldwide
following for his eponymous watch brand 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 attractive as the watches themselves, as
is the very open approach of the business which
means that Chris and the team spend a lot of time
communicating personally with our customers –
many of whom have become friends.
As the owner of a Christopher Ward watch,
if ever you need to get hold of us we are at
your service. We have listed some useful
contact details on the back cover.
There is also always something new going on at
our website at www.christopherward.co.uk
and, if you haven’t already discovered the
independent forum dedicated to our brand at
www.christopherwardforum.com we would
recommend a visit. Informative and fun,
it’s a great place to hear the unexpurgated
view of Christopher Ward.
Keeping in touch
Keeping in touch with Christopher Ward