Christopher Ward C9 5 Day Small Second User guide

C9 5 DAY SMALL-SECOND CHRONOMETER
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
C9 5 DAY SMALL-SECOND CHRONOMETER 2–3
TECHNICAL INFORMATION 4–5
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C9 5 DAY
CHRONOMETER 6–10
OUR WATCH CARE PROGRAMME 11
KEEPING IN TOUCH 12

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C9 5 DAY SMALL-SECOND CHRONOMETER
YOUR C9 5 DAY SMALL-SECOND CHRONOMETER
To release an important movement in British
watchmaking – our first in-house Calibre,
SH21 – was a satisfying feat in July 2014.
One year on, we are beginning to capitalize
on Johannes Jahnke’s innovative, Baukasten
system design approach with the release of
a hand-wound execution with a small-second
hand display at 6 hours, housed in our classic
C9 dress case.
Blued hands in elegant curved forms atter the
optic white dial and roman indexes, bringing
refreshed elegance and renement to the
C9 Collection.
The robust nature of the Calibre SH21 movement
provides a stable foundation to the reliability of
the C9 Small-Second and with each movement
given the accolade of chronometer status by
the Contrôle Ofciel Suisse des Chronomètres
(COSC), precision and accuracy is guaranteed.
Each watch is hand crafted by our Swiss
watchmakers at our atelier in Biel giving the
wearer, therefore, a direct connection to the
mechanics of Swiss engineering, encompassed
in a watch with a quintessentially English
design aesthetic.

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C9 5 DAY SMALL-SECOND CHRONOMETER
FEATURES
– Swiss made
– In-house Calibre SH21 hand-wound movement
by Johannes Jahnke
– COSC certified chronometer
– Twin barrel construction in series connection
– 120 hour power reserve
– 3 o’clock date function and small second
at 6 o’clock
– Museum-grade sapphire crystal with
AR08 anti-reflective coating
– Optic white one-piece metal dial
– Hand-finished, surgical grade, stainless steel
case and crown
– Screw-down transparent caseback with full
diameter anti-reflective sapphire crystal
– Embossed alligator pattern Italian
leather strap with Bader Deployment
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Diameter: 40mm
Height: 12.2mm
Calibre: SH21 hand-wound
Vibrations: 28.800 vph
Case: 316L stainless steel
Water resistance: 5 BAR/50 metres
Strap: 20mm
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR
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DISPLAY AND CONTROL BUTTONS
Minute hand
Hour hand
Date window
Second hand
Crown
DISPLAY ELEMENTS CONTROL BUTTONS

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C9 5 DAY CHRONOMETER
SETTING THE TIME/DATE
• Position
1
is for winding (until resistance
is felt). Wind in a clockwise direction to
re-power the watch.
• Pull gently into position
2
. For rapid date
correction, turn in an anti-clockwise direction.
• Pull gently into position
3
. This position
is used for handsetting, and stopping of the
second hand.
PLEASE NOTE: The date can not be changed
during the date changing phase between
20.00 hrs and 02.00 hrs as the watch gearing will
already be aligning itself to change the date.
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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C9 5 DAY 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.

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HOW TO OPERATE YOUR C9 5 DAY CHRONOMETER
STRAPS & BRACELETS
1. Press to release
2. Pull open the clasp
3. Locate the opening and
thread the strap through
4. Close the clasp
LEATHER STRAP WITH BADER DEPLOYMENT
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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, efciency and comfort.
The following guidelines explain how easy it is to use and adjust your Christopher Ward strap or bracelet.
1. Press to release
2. Pull open the clasp
INTEGRATED BRACELET
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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 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|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
box-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 & 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 affordable 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 affordable 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 London!
KEEPING IN TOUCH
KEEPING IN TOUCH WITH CHRISTOPHER WARD

HEAD OFFICE
Christopher Ward (London) Limited
1 Park Street, Maidenhead
Berkshire SL6 1SL, United Kingdom
[phone]
CUSTOMER SERVICES
UNITED KINGDOM: [phone]
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WEBSITE
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