Christopher Ward C7 Rapide Chronometer Limited Edition User guide

C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER
LIMITED EDITION
O W N E R ’ S H A N D B O O K

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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 luxury 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 CHRONOMETER 2–3
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4–5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6–21
OUR WATCH CARE PROGRAMME 22–23
GETTING IN TOUCH 24

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C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER
C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER
What better way to perfectly capture the
spirit of the track than in the release of a
Chronometer version of the ever-popular
C7 Rapide Chronograph Mark II – v390.
The new model is powered by the thermo-
compensated ETA 251.264 quartz movement ,
its COSC certication setting a new benchmark
of precision in bringing chronometer status
to the C7 Rapide family, making it not only one
of the most stunning of our motorsport watches,
but also the most accurate. The dial represents
the sub-division of time and measurement
in highly visible detail, while the watch’s
tachymeter provides an invaluable tool for
on-track timekeeping.
Ad genus set vivere – to race is to live – has
long been the credo by which our Motorsport
Collection is created, and never more
accurately realised than in this new edition,
representing the pinnacle of both achievement
and accuracy on the race track.
The C7 COSC is a limited edition of only
500 pieces worldwide

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FEATURES
– Swiss made chronometer
– Limited edition of 500 pieces worldwide
– 27 jewel Swiss quartz movement and
COSC Certication
– Chronograph dials with split minutes/
seconds/ 1/10th seconds
– Thermo-compensated
– Sapphire crystal
– Multi-layered precision dial
– Tachymeter
– Marine-grade stainless steel case with
screw-in crown
– Unique engraved individual serial number
– Premium quality Italian leather strap
including Bader deployment, stainless steel
adjustable bracelet or high density natural
rubber strap
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Diameter: 42mm
Height: 11.8mm
Weight: 87g
Calibre: ETA 251.264 COSC
Case: 316L stainless steel
Water Resistance: 10 BAR (100 metres)
Strap: 22mm
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER

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HOW TO OPERATE
YOUR C7 RAPIDE
CHRONOMETER

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER
DISPLAY AND CONTROL BUTTONS
Push-button A
Crown
Push-button B
DISPLAY ELEMENTS CONTROL BUTTONS
Minute hand
Tenths counter
Minute counter
Hour hand
Hours counter
Centre stop-second
Seconds
Date window

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER
SETTING THE TIME
For a superior water resistance your crown is
of the screw-in type. To get to position
1 turn
the crown anti-clockwise until it releases itself.
• Pull out the crown to position
3 (the
watch stops).
• Turn the crown until you reach the
correct time e.g. 08.45 hr.
• Push the crown back into position 1 and
screw the crown in a clockwise direction
in order to maintain water resistance.
The crown should sit ush to the case.
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• Pull out the crown to position
2
(the watch
continues to run).
• Turn the crown clockwise, the hour hand
moves in one hour increments until the correct
date appears.
• Pull the crown to position
3
• Push the crown back into position
1
until
ush with the case and screw in.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER
SETTING DATE (QUICK MODE)
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER
SETTING THE DATE/TIME
Example:
Date / time on the watch: 17th / 01.25 hr
Present date / time: 4th / 21.25 hr
• Pull out the crown to position 2
(the watch continues to run).
• Turn the crown clockwise until yesterday’s date
appears ie. 3rd.
Crown
Date
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• Pull out the crown to position
3
(the watch stops).
• Turn the crown clockwise until the
correct date ie. 4th appears (after passing
through midnight).
• Continue to turn the crown until the
correct time 21.30 hr appears.
• Push the crown back into position
1
until ush with the case and screw in.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER
CHRONOGRAPH FUNCTIONS:
• The hour counter measures
12 hours per rotation.
• The minute counter measures
60 minutes per rotation.
• The centre stop-second counter
measures 60 seconds per rotation.
• The 1⁄10 second counter measures
1 second per rotation.
DISPLAY ELEMENTS
Tenths counter
Minute counter
Hours counter
Centre stop-second counter
Seconds
CONTROL BUTTONS
Push-button A
(Start / Stop)
Push-button B
(Reset)
PLEASE NOTE: Before using the chronograph
functions, please ensure that:
• The crown is in position
1
(screwed in).
• The 4 chronograph hands are at zero position.
Should this not be the case, the positions of the
hands must be adjusted (see the chapter
entitled ‘Adjusting the chronograph hands to
zero position’ on page 16).
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CONTROL BUTTONS
Push-button A
(Start / Stop)
Push-button B
(Reset)
Push-button B
Push-button A
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER
BASIC FUNCTIONS
(START / STOP / RESET)
Example:
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Start: Press push-button A.
2
Stop: to stop the timing, press push-button A
once more and read the 4 chronograph
counters: 4 min / 38 sec / 7⁄10 sec.
3
Zero positioning:
Press push-button B. (The 4 chronograph hands
will be reset to their zero positions).
Example of use:
Timing a runner over 100m.
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ACCUMULATED TIMING
Push-button A
Example:
1
Start: (start timing).
2
Stop: (e.g. 15 min 5 sec following
1
).
3
Restart: (timing is resumed).
4
Stop: (e.g. 13 min 5 sec following
3
).
= 28 min 10 sec (accumulated measured
time is shown)
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Reset: The 4 chronograph hands are
returned to their zero positions.
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Repeat: as necessary.
Example of use:
Overall time to complete a journey less
the coffee breaks.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER
Push-button B
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Push-button B
Push-button A
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER
INTERMEDIATE OR INTERVAL TIMING
Example:
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Start: (start timing).
2
Display interval:
e.g. 15 minutes 9 seconds (timing
continues in the background).
3
Making up the measured time:
(the 4 chronograph hands are quickly
advanced to the ongoing measured time).
4
Stop: (nal time is displayed).
5
Reset: The 4 chronograph hands
are returned to their zero positions.
Please note:
*Following
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, further intervals or intermediates
can be displayed by pressing push-button B.
Example of use: 4 x 100m relay.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER
ADJUSTING CHRONOGRAPH HANDS TO ZERO POSITION
Example:
One or several chronograph hands are not in their
correct zero positions and have to be adjusted
(e.g. following a battery change).
• Pull out the crown to position
2
press
Button A to adjust the hour chronograph hand
and Button B to reset the 60 minute counter
to zero
• Pull out the crown to position
3
. Push
Button A to adjust the stop second hand and
Button B to adjust the tenths seconds hand. Push-button A
Push-button B
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C7 RAPIDE CHRONOMETER
WATER RESISTANCE
Although your watch has been through vigorous
static pressure testing, it is worth remembering
that there are many variables that can affect 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 effect 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.
1 BAR (10 METRES)
Safe to wear your watch while
washing your hands with tap water.
3 BAR (30 METRES)
Washing your car and/or general
hose pipe usage.
5 BAR (50 METRES)
Water resistant to most household
shower units.
10 BAR (100 METRES)
Safe to use while snorkelling in
open water.
30 BAR (300 METRES)
Ideal for experienced divers and
those practising scuba-diving.
50 BAR (500 METRES)
Professional divers, experiencing
prolonged exposure underwater.
100 BAR (1000 METRES)
Professional deep sea diving.