Christopher Ward C8 Flyer Quartz User guide

C8 Flyer Quartz
Owner’s handbook

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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
C8 Flyer Quartz 2–3
Technical information 4–5
How to operate your C8 Flyer Quartz 6–10
Our watch care programme 11
Keeping in touch 12

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C8 Flyer Quartz
C8 Flyer Quartz
A welcome addition to our C8 range, the Flyer
Quartz adds a welcome element of choice to
those who prefer their aviation watch with
the guaranteed timekeeping of quartz. In a
way, the C8 is a rather appropriate analogy
for the philosophy of Christopher Ward as a
brand: British and Swiss elements coalesce
into a seamless whole, whilst also celebrating
the strengths of each.
The best of Swiss engineering is present in the C8
Flyer Quartz. Inside, a gold-plated Ronda 715 has a
tolerance of -10/+20 seconds per month, while its
potential 60 month battery life can be extended
further. Keeping the crown pulled out when not being
worn reduces consumption by 70%.
But it is the dial that warrants the closest attention,
with depth and texture used to optimum eect.
Inspired by the Smiths Mk II clock found inside the
Spitre – an icon of British aeronautics, and used for
night and daytime operations – legibility is a crucial
aspect of the Quartz’s design. Raised numerals at
6 and 12 o’clock are complemented by cutaway
batons to reveal a SuperLuminova®-covered sandwich
dial beneath, while an anti-reective crystal ensures
legibility in all conditions.
Sharing an aesthetic with the remainder of our aviation
collection, the Quartz is an aviation watch for those
who see beyond the B-Uhr designs that dominate
the market. There may be a Swiss movement inside,
but this is a watch with a distinctly British heart.

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C8 Flyer Quartz
Features
– Swiss made
– 5 jewel quartz movement
– Power saving mechanism
– Steel or DLC (diamond-like carbon) case
– Multi-layered dial with lume-dipped hands
– Anti-reflective flat sapphire crystal
– SuperLuminova®numerals and indices
– Screw-down backplate deep-stamped with
Farnborough wind tunnel design
– Push-down crown with deep-stamped ‘Flyer’ motif
– Whip stitch Tiber leather strap with CW motif clasp
Technical information
Technical
Diameter: 44mm
Height: 11.25mm
Weight: 72g
Calibre: Ronda 715.2
Case: 316L stainless steel
Water Resistance: 5 ATM (50 metres)
Vibrations: , per hour (Hz)
Timing tolerance: -/20 secs per month
Lug to lug: 53.2mm
Strap: 22mm

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How to operate your C8 Flyer Quartz
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 C8 Flyer Quartz
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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 .
Power saving mode
• Pull the crown gently into position 3 to
stop the watch and activate the power
saving mechanism which will reduce
battery consumption by 70%. If the watch
is going to remain in the power saving mode
for some time please ensure it is in a safe
moisture free environment.
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 C8 Flyer Quartz
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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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.
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.
How to operate your C8 Flyer Quartz

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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

Head Office
1 Park Street, Maidenhead,
Berkshire SL6 1SL
United Kingdom
Customer Services
UK: [phone]
USA: +44 (0)1.877.226.8224
[email protected]
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