Christopher Ward C8 PILOT User manual

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Time on your side...
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

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Should you need a replacement part - don’t worry, we keep stocks of spare parts for years, even for
discontinued models. It’s all part of the Christopher Ward service.
Finally, don’t forget our famous 60:60 Guarantee allows you to return your watch absolutely free,
for any reason, and with no quibbles, for up to 60 days after purchase and we also guarantee your
movement for up to 60 months.
After all, why shouldn’t you enjoy peace of mind as much as you enjoy your watch?
Caring for your Christopher Ward automatic watch
Your C8 Pilot is constructed from the finest components and materials available including one of
Switzerland’s finest automatic movements. As with all mechanical watches of this quality, with just a
little care, it has the potential to become an heirloom piece giving further joy to future generations.
Here are a few hints to help keep your watch working perfectly over the years:
• Neverfullywindyourwatchifitstops,5-10revolutionsshouldsufficetohaveitrestart.
• Tryandwearyourwatcheveryday,ifpossible,asthiswillbothenableittokeepbettertime
as well as preventing the lubricants in the movement from solidifying.
• YourwatchisfittedwiththefinestIncablocanti-shocksystemwhichshouldprotectitif
dropped onto a carpeted surface. However, it is best to avoid hard surfaces or sharp knocks.
You may not want to wear your watch whilst playing racquet sports, for instance.
• Therearemanydifferingviewsabouttherightfrequencyforservicingyourwatch,rangingfrom
2 to 7 years! A modern mechanical watch like yours shouldn’t need servicing more than every 4
years but we wouldn’t recommend leaving it longer than this as, just like a car, the oil needs
topping up from time to time.
• Alwaysuseareputablewatchrepairertocleanandlubricateyourwatch.
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The C8 Pilot
Features
25 jewel Swiss mechanical movement
Self winding (automatic)
Date indicator
Convex sapphire crystal with
anti-reflective coating
Water resistant to 5 atm
38 hours maximum power reserve
Water resistant crown
Soft iron anti-magnetic inner casing
Exhibition balance wheel window
Engraved Spitfire blueprint on case back
Technical Data
Diameter: 44mm
Height: 9.7mm
Weight: 140g
Case: 316L Stainless steel
Calibre: ETA 2824-2
Vibrations: 28,800 per hour (4 Hz)
Accuracy: +20 / -10 seconds per day

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About automatic accuracy
If you are new to automatic watches you may not be aware that generally speaking automatic
watches are not as accurate as their quartz counterparts. Whilst it is possible to fine tune an
automatic watch to within a few seconds per day, the accuracy is largely dependent upon the power
reserve in the watch at any given time. As you will appreciate the power reserve is dictated
largely by the amount of wear and the amount of movement given to each individual watch.
When you first receive your watch it is quite possible that the balance may have been upset during
its’ journey to you, and then may require a settling down period of a few days or so. After a few
weeks of wear you should be in a position to determine how your wearing habits affect the accuracy
ofthewatchandwhetheritiswithinthetolerancesspecifiedbyETAandCWLonpage5ofthis
manual.
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Description of the display and control buttons
The C8 Pilot has a maximum power reserve of 38 hours when fully wound. To re-power the watch
afteraperiodofnon-use,simplyunscrewthecrownandwindinapproximately10revolutions.
Normalwearingwillveryquicklyallowtherotortostartre-poweringthewatchovertimeafter
putting it on your wrist.
Display elements
Minute Hand
Hour hand
Second hand
Date Window
Control buttons
Crown

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1 2 3
Setting the time/date
Position is for winding in power. Wind in a
clockwise direction to re-power the watch.
Pull gently into position . For rapid date
correction, turn in a clockwise direction.
Pull gently into position . This position is
used for handsetting, and stopping of the second
hand. For precise time setting it is recommended
to pass beyond the desired minute and to set the
hand backwards.
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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C8 Pilot Mk I illustrated

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The quick-release butterfly clasp
The strap versions of the C8 Pilot use quick-release butterfly clasps. If you are unfamiliar with the
butterfly clasp system just follow our 8 step guide below.
Step 1 Locate the clasp Step 2 Click quick-release Step 3 Pull open clasp Step 4 Prise cover open
Step 5 Thread strap through Step 6 Snap back Step 7 Close clasp Step 8 Complete
Water resistance
Please note. these are only guidelines
but we strongly urge you to adhere
to them to retain the integrity of
your watch. If you have any queries
regarding this please contact us
direct.
NB. To safeguard watch movement
please ensure the crown is, at all times,
screwed in correctly.
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 hosepipe usage.
5 ATM(50Metres)
Water resistant to
most household
shower units.
10 ATM(100Metres)
Safe to use while
snorkelling in open
water, it is not advisable
to dive with your watch.
30 ATM(300Metres)
Ideal for experienced
divers and, in general,
anybody practising
scuba-diving.
50 ATM(500Metres)
Professional divers,
experienced prolonged
exposure underwater.

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Keeping in touch with Christopher Ward...
From small beginnings just a few short years ago (our first workshop was actually a refurbished
chickenshed!),ChristopherWardhaswonaworldwidefollowingforhiseponymouswatchbrand
and can justifiably claim to manufacture the most affordable luxury watches in the world.
For many, the philosophy behind the brand, 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 of London!