Christopher Ward C9 AM GT User guide

C9 AM GT
Owner’s Handbook

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Time on your side
Your Christopher Ward watch has been designed in Britain
and engineered in Switzerland by highly talented craftspeople.
This ensures not only accurate and precise timekeeping, but also
brings a real pride of ownership that only watches of the highest
quality standards can hope to deliver.
You have made an investment, a good one, and the aim of this
manual is to help you make the most of that investment in what
we hope will be a lifetime of ownership.
Chris, Mike and Peter
(Co-founders)
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C9 AM GT
It’s not often we begin this section by focusing on a dierent watch,
but in the case of the C9 AM GT, it’s almost impossible not to
document its creation without mention of the C9 DB4 ‘1 VEV’.
Limited to just 19 pieces – one for each of the iconic Aston Martin
Zagato cars produced – each model contained a piece of metal
from registration number ‘1 VEV’, a model that raced at Goodwood
in 1961. Such historical provenance immediately elevated the watch
into a higher price bracket, leaving anyone who wanted to see its
dashboard-inuenced dial available in a more aordable piece with a
bit of a conundrum – until now.
While the C9 AM GT doesn’t have a piece of ‘1 VEV’ in its backplate,
the two still share a lot in common. From the ETA Valgranges
A07.161 movement and a power reserve indicator that authentically
captures the look of the car’s rev counter, through to its
speedometer-inuenced numerals and inclined outer dial ring,
the C9 AM GT stands as an exceptional watch in its own right.
Factor in that just 135 of these watches exist – in fact, this marks
the nal time you’ll see our C9 range’s case design available
anywhere – and the C9 AM GT will add an exclusive, vintage cool
to any watch lover’s collection.
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How to operate your C9 AM GT
Crown
Power reserve
Minute hand
Hour hand
Seconds hand
C9 AM GT has a maximum power reserve of 46 hours when fully
wound. To re-power the watch after a period of non-use, simply
wind the crown in a clockwise direction for approximately 20
revolutions. Normal wearing will very quickly allow the rotor to
start re-powering the watch over time after putting it on your
wrist.
Display and control buttons
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Features
• Swiss made
• Limited edition of 135 pieces
• Self-winding 24 jewel movement
• 46 hour power reserve with indicator
at 6 o’clock
• Côtes de Genève nish on rotor
• Surgical-grade stainless steel case
• Museum grade anti-reective sapphire
crystal
• Push-in crown stamped with
twin ag motif
• Original Zagato speedometer-inspired
dial with Super-LumiNova®markings
• Black matte nish dial with inclining
outer ring
• Brushed, polished and curved steel hands
• Super-LumiNova®Grade T-C1 hands,
indexes and numerals
• Exhibition backplate with unique engraved
serial number
• Eco-friendly luxury presentation case
and owner’s handbook
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Technical Information
Calibre ETA Valgranges A07.161
Case 316L stainless steel
Diameter 43mm
Height 15.10mm
Weight 95g
Water resistance 3 ATM (30 metres)
Vibrations 28,800 per hour (4 Hz)
Timing tolerance -15/+15 seconds per day
Dial Colour Black matte
Lume Super-LumiNova® Grade T-C1
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How to operate your C9 AM GT
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The crown should sit ush to the case (position 1) in order to
maintain water resistance.
• To re-power the watch simply wind the crown in a clockwise direction
until the power reserve indicator shows a charge of between 50%
and 55%. Your C9 AM GT has a maximum power reserve of 46 hours
when fully wound. Normal wearing will allow the rotor to start re-
powering the watch over time after putting on your wrist.
• To set the time pull out the crown gently into position 2. 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.
Setting the time and date
1. Manual winding
2. Time setting

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 materials in our straps,
with quick-release pins also included for
your convenience.
The following guidelines explain how easy
it is to use, adjust and replace your
Christopher Ward strap or bracelet.
How to operate your C9 AM GT
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.
Using the quick-release pins on your strap
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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 C9 AM GT
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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
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Our watch care 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 Day Free Returns
Our success depends on you being completely happy with your new
Christopher Ward watch. You have up to 60 days from despatch to
return your watch, with free shipping, and receive a replacement or
full refund, for which the watch must be in perfect, unworn condition
and accompanied by all its original packaging and paperwork.
60 Month Movement Guarantee
Your watch has a top-quality precision engineered Swiss movement
– but if it develops a movement fault within 5 years, and has been
serviced by us at the recommended interval (within a maximum of 4
years from date of despatch), we will repair it for free under warranty.
Not all mechanical problems or quartz battery replacements are
60|60 Guarantee
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considered movement faults and your watch will need to be sent
to us for diagnosis and service history checks, before processing a
repair under warranty.
Servicing and Repairs – the Christopher Ward way…
Our innovative approach to service and repair means that having
your watch attended to doesn’t mean months of waiting followed
by an exorbitant bill. We have developed a quick, easy and
aordable expert service and repairs process that doesn’t cost the
earth and has the watch back where it belongs – on your wrist – in
reasonable time.
We recommend you service your watch at intervals of 3-4
years to keep it in peak condition and to maintain your 60 month
guarantee. If your watch develops an issue within 60 months of
despatch, we will rst check its service history before progressing a
repair. If you have not had your watch serviced at the recommended
interval, we will not cover the cost of the repair under warranty,
and will recommend a maintenance service in addition to any repair
work due.
christopherward.co.uk/cservices/60-60-guarantee
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Contact us
Keeping in touch with
Christopher Ward
From small beginnings just 15 years ago (our rst workshop was
actually a refurbished chicken shed!), Christopher Ward has won
a worldwide following 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 smart as the watches themselves. The
very open approach of the business sees Chris, Mike and Peter, as
well as the rest of the team, spending lots of time communicating
personally with customers – listening to feedback which helps us
continually improve as we grow. As the owner of a Christopher Ward
watch, if you ever need to get hold of us we are at your service.
There is always something new on our website, across our social
media communities and on the Christopher Ward Forum – informative
and fun, these are the best places to join the conversation about
the latest new releases, news and oers in the world of
Christopher Ward.
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Head Oce
1 Park Street, Maidenhead,
Berkshire SL6 1SL
United Kingdom
Customer Services
UK: [phone]
USA: 1.877.226.8224
[email protected]
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christopherward.co.uk