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Chr. Ward C70 Owner's Handbook Manual

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C70 Grand prix CHrOnOMETEr
LiMiTEd EdiTiOn
O W N E R ' S
H A N D B O O K

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  • Page 1 C70 Grand prix CHrOnOMETEr LiMiTEd EdiTiOn O W N E R ’ S H A N D B O O K...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    THe C70 grand prIx CHronomeTers 2–3 ownership that only luxury items of the highest – C70 BrITIsH gp 1926 CHronomeTer 4–5 quality can ever hope to deliver. – C70 ITaLIan gp 1921 CHronomeTer 6–7...

  • Page 3: The C70 Grand Prix Chronometers

    In 2007, Christopher Ward released a series a device that has proven hugely successful with of chronograph watches celebrating the the recent C70 D-Type and 3527 GT releases. first Grand Prix races established during the The plates indicate the driver/s of each race as early pioneering years of motorsport when well as their recorded time.

  • Page 5: C70 British Gp 1926 Chronometer

    C70 grand prIx CHronomeTers C70 BrITIsH gp 1926 CHronomeTer Two Frenchmen, robert senechal and Louis Wagner, drove their equally French delage 155 to victory in the first ever British Grand Prix , no doubt to the chagrin of the British industry...
  • Page 6 The French Delage 155, driven by Senechal and Wagner, at the first ever British Grand Prix, Brooklands 1926. available in a Limited edition of only 500 pieces worldwide, this chronometer is certain to become a keenly sought- after collector’s piece.

  • Page 7: C70 Italian Gp 1921 Chronometer

    C70 grand prIx CHronomeTers C70 ITaLIan gp 1921 CHronomeTer on 4 september 1921, at Brescia, a town nestled at the foot of the northern Italian alps and famous mainly for being the start and finish for the prestigious Mille Miglia race, Frenchman, Jules goux, drove his 3 Litre Ballot car to victory at the first ever Italian Grand Prix.
  • Page 8 Frenchman Jules Goux and his 3 litre Ballot car at the first ever Italian Grand Prix Brescia, Italy 1921. The Italian flag (il Tricolore) is resplendent in ceramic on the case back beneath museum-grade sapphire crystal and alongside the year of the race. Available in a Limited Edition of only 500 pieces worldwide, this chronometer is certain to become a sought-after...

  • Page 9: C70 French Gp 1906 Chronometer

    C70 grand prIx CHronomeTers C70 FrenCH gp 1906 CHronomeTer although a Hungarian, Ferenc szisz, was the winning driver on 27 June 1906 at the inaugural French grand prix, everything else about the victory had a decidedly Gallic flavour. Local businesses in Le mans, sensing the growing...
  • Page 10 Ferenc Szisz in his 90CV Renault at the inaugural French Grand Prix, Le Mans 1906. available in a Limited edition of only 500 pieces worldwide, this chronometer is certain to become a sought-after collector’s piece. during the Paris-Madrid road race and Szisz became the marque’s leading driver.

  • Page 11: C70 Belgian Gp 1925 Chronometer

    C70 grand prIx CHronomeTers C70 BeLgIan gp 1925 CHronomeTer Italian racing driver, antonio ascari, drove his alfa romeo p2 to a famous victory at the inaugural Belgian grand prix at spa Francorchamps on June 28 1925. Four weeks later he was dead –...
  • Page 12 available in a Limited edition of only 500 pieces worldwide, this chronometer is certain to become a sought-after collector’s piece. The rest of the watch is devoted to the Belgian nation that played host to its first ever grand prix at a circuit that has become one of the most feted in motorsport.

  • Page 13: Technical Information

    C70 grand prIx CHronomeTers TeCHnICaL InFormaTIon FEATURES – swiss made chronometer – premium quality Italian leather strap – special limited edition of only 500 pieces including Bader deployment, stainless steel worldwide adjustable bracelet or high density natural rubber strap –...

  • Page 15: Operating Instructions

    HoW To operaTe Your C70 grand prIx CHronomeTer...
  • Page 16 HoW To operaTe Your C70 grand prIx CHronomeTer dIspLaY and ConTroL BuTTons DISPLAy ELEMEnTS ConTRoL BUTTonS minute hand Tenths counter Push-button A 60 minute counter Hour hand Crown Hours counter Centre stop-second counter Push-button B seconds date window...

  • Page 17: Setting The Time

    HoW To operaTe Your C70 grand prIx CHronomeTer seTTIng THe TIme For a superior water resistance your crown is of the screw-in type. To get to position turn the crown anti-clockwise until it releases itself. • pull out the crown to position (the watch stops).
  • Page 18 HoW To operaTe Your C70 grand prIx CHronomeTer seTTIng daTe (quICk mode) • pull out the crown to position (the watch continues to run). • Turn the crown clockwise, the hour hand moves in one hour increments until the correct date appears.
  • Page 19 HoW To operaTe Your C70 grand prIx CHronomeTer seTTIng THe daTe/TIme Crown Example: date / time on the watch: 17th / 01.25 hr present date / time: 4th / 21.25 hr • pull out the crown to position (the watch continues to run).
  • Page 20 HoW To operaTe Your C70 grand prIx CHronomeTer • pull out the crown to position (the watch stops). • Turn the crown clockwise until the correct date ie. 4th appears (after passing through midnight). • Continue to turn the crown until the correct time 21.30 hr appears.
  • Page 21 HoW To operaTe Your C70 grand prIx CHronomeTer CHronograpH FunCTIons: DISPLAy ELEMEnTS ConTRoL BUTTonS Tenths counter Push-button A (start / stop) 60 minute counter Hours counter Centre stop-second Push-button B seconds (reset) • The hour counter measures 12 hours per rotation.

  • Page 22: Basic Functions

    HoW To operaTe Your C70 grand prIx CHronomeTer BasIC FunCTIons Push-button A (START / SToP / RESET) Example: Start: Press push-button A. Stop: to stop the timing, press push-button A once more and read the 4 chronograph counters: 4 min / 38 sec / 7⁄10 sec.
  • Page 23 HoW To operaTe Your C70 grand prIx CHronomeTer aCCumuLaTed TImIng Push-button A Example: Start: (start timing). Stop: (e.g. 15 min 5 sec following Restart: (timing is resumed). Stop: (e.g. 13 min 5 sec following = 28 min 10 sec (accumulated measured...
  • Page 24 HoW To operaTe Your C70 grand prIx CHronomeTer InTermedIaTe or InTerVaL TImIng Push-button A Example: Start: (start timing). Display interval: e.g. 15 minutes 10 seconds (timing continues in the background). Making up the measured time: (the 4 chronograph hands are quickly advanced to the ongoing measured time).
  • Page 25 HoW To operaTe Your C70 grand prIx CHronomeTer adJusTIng CHronograpH Hands To zero posITIon Example: one or several chronograph hands are not in their correct zero positions and have to be adjusted (e.g. following a battery change). • pull out the crown to position...

  • Page 28: Water Resistance

    HoW To operaTe Your C70 grand prIx CHronomeTer WaTer resIsTanCe 1 BAR (10 METRES) safe to wear your watch while washing your hands with tap water. although your watch has been through vigorous 3 BAR (30 METRES) static pressure testing, it is worth remembering...
  • Page 29 HoW To operaTe Your C70 grand prIx CHronomeTer sTraps & BraCeLeTs as you would expect, we place as much Similarly, we only use the finest metals emphasis on the quality of our straps in the construction of our bracelets, and bracelets as we do our watches.
  • Page 30 HoW To operaTe Your C70 grand prIx CHronomeTer BRACELET WITh MICRo-ADJUSTMEnT 1. press to release micro adjust 2. Locate adjusting pin 3. adjust pin position 4. Close the clasp DIVER’S EXTEnSIon (WhERE APPLICABLE) 1. press to release press diver’s extension 2.

  • Page 31: Our Watch Care Programme

    our WaTCH Care programme Your watch is constructed from the finest components and materials available, including one of Switzerland’s finest quartz 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.

  • Page 32: Our Watch Care Programme

    our WaTCH Care programme Christopher Ward’s 60/60 Guarantee 60/60 GUARANTEE is designed to deliver complete 1. 60 DAy FREE RETURnS peace of mind and the best support our success depends on you being completely happy with your new Christopher Ward watch. You have up to 60 days to return possible throughout the lifetime of your watch, absolutely free of charge, and receive a replacement your ownership.

  • Page 33: Getting In Touch

    keepIng In TouCH keepIng In TouCH WITH CHrIsTopHer Ward From small beginnings just a few short years ago as the owner of a Christopher Ward watch, (our first workshop was actually a refurbished if ever you need to get hold of us we are at chicken shed!), Christopher Ward has won a your service.
  • Page 34 Head Office Christopher Ward (London) Limited, 1 Park Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 1SL United Kingdom +44 (0)1628 763040 custOmer services +44 (0)1628 763040 United KingdoM: 1.877.226.8224 United StateS of aMeriCa: customerservices@christopherward.co.uk technical@christopherward.co.uk Website www.christopherward.co.uk www.christopherward.com www.christopherward.eu...

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