Christopher Ward C8 PILOT User manual

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

C8 Pilot Mk I illustrated

1110

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.

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!

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