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Chr. Ward C900 WORLDTIMER Owner's Handbook Manual

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  • Page 1 C900 WORLDTIMER O W N e r ’ s H a N d b O O K...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The WorldTImer 2–3 ownership that only luxury items of the highest Your C900 WorldTImer 4–7 quality can ever hope to deliver. The WaTChmaker 8–11...

  • Page 3: History Of The Worldtimer

    The WorldTImer hIsTorY of The WorldTImer The emergence of the Worldtimer is attributed to the growing importance of air travel and telecommunications. One of the most useful functions available on a watch is the ability to know the hour in more than one time zone.
  • Page 4 The WorldTImer His production totalled only 455 movements Right: Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT Automatic. for world time pocket watches, wristwatches, Below: A rare and distinctive and clocks. His work is easily recognisable Asassiz world time vintage yellow by the distinctive shape of the hour hand. gold wrist watch circa 1945 made by Louis Cottier.

  • Page 5: Your C900 Worldtimer

    C900 Worldtimer is designed to be easy to set and simple to read. Prepare to be amazed. The C900 Worldtimer has been ingeniously modified to make it easy to read across two different time zones. Instead of only the GMT hand rotating once...
  • Page 7 The backplate lists in time zone sequence, the codes of the main airport in each of the designated cities. The modified ETA 2893 can be observed through the crystal exhibition window.
  • Page 8 Your C900 WorldTImer The longitude and latitude meridians are raised This unique and magnificent timepiece is against the map and the oceans are expressed beautiful and moves the art of horology a little in blue with small dimples giving them a three further forward.

  • Page 9: The Watchmaker

    The WaTChmaker an InTerVIeW WITh Johannes Jahnke, CreaTor of The C900 WorldTImer ComplICaTIon The C900 Worldtimer is the third Q. Without giving any trade secrets away, can you explain the modifications you complication that master have made to the ETA 2893 movement...
  • Page 10 The WaTChmaker Q. Why do you think nobody has ever approached a Worldtimer watch in this unique way before now? Often constructions are made in a very complicated way. The standard GMTs (like ETA 2893) are really cleverly made. Easy and good to use. But there is a big gap between these industrial calibres and the haute horologerie.
  • Page 11 The WaTChmaker Q. You and your team are personally Q. Which is your favourite aspect of the assembling the C900 Worldtimer’s at new C900? CW’s atelier in Bienne. Who are the other team members and could you give us You can read two time zones with the same a brief overview of their backgrounds? scale reading without calculation.
  • Page 12 The WaTChmaker Stefan is a highly educated watchmaker and we will produce the first 200 Worldtimer modules together. Frank will take part after he has completed the Single Pusher Chronograph production. Q. Are you working on any new calibres for Christopher Ward that you want to share with us? There are a lot of new ideas in the pipeline.

  • Page 13: Technical Information

    C900 WorldTImer TeChnICal InformaTIon FEATURES – 24 hour night and day indication – unique engraved individual serial number – swiss made – personalised certificate of authenticity – Bespoke (patent pending) modification to signed by Johannes Jahnke an eTa 2893 automatic by Johannes Jahnke –...

  • Page 15: How To Operate Your C900 Worldtimer

    hoW To operaTe Your C900 WorldTImer...
  • Page 16 To operaTe Your C900 WorldTImer dIsplaY and ConTrol BuTTons Your C900 Worldtimer has a maximum power reserve of circa 40 hours when fully wound. To re-power the watch after a period of non-use, simply wind the crown for approximately 20 revolutions. Normal wearing will very quickly allow the rotor to start re-powering the watch after putting it on your wrist.

  • Page 17: Setting The Local Time

    To operaTe Your C900 WorldTImer seTTInG The loCal TIme • keep the crown in position for winding in power. Wind in a clockwise direction to minute hand re-power the watch. • pull gently into position . This position is used for handsetting, and stopping of the second hand.
  • Page 19 To operaTe Your C900 WorldTImer seTTInG The seCond TIme zone airport code and GeoGraphIC loCaTIon time zone indicator • When you travel to a new location you need hour hand to reset your red GmT-hand to a new local...
  • Page 20 To operaTe Your C900 WorldTImer FIGURE.2 FIGURE.3...
  • Page 21 To operaTe Your C900 WorldTImer TIme zone loCaTIon IndICaTor auckland London honolulu anchorage Zurich los angeles denver Moscow Chicago new York Kuwait City New York la paz Chicago Karachi Buenos aires Denver rio de Janeiro Dhaka praia london Anchorage...
  • Page 22 To operaTe Your C900 WorldTImer • The backplate lists, in time zone sequence, the codes of the main airport in each of the designated cities. • The full list of 24 locations starts with london lhr at the top and moves...

  • Page 24: Water Resistance

    To operaTe Your C900 WorldTImer WaTer resIsTanCe 1 ATM (10 METRES) safe to wear your watch while washing your hands with tap water. although your watch has been through vigorous 3 ATM (30 METRES) static pressure testing, it is worth remembering...
  • Page 25 To operaTe Your C900 WorldTImer WorldTImer allIGaTor sTrap As you would expect, we place as much Similarly, we only use the finest metals in the emphasis on the quality of our straps and construction of our bracelets, all of which are bracelets as we do our watches.

  • Page 27: Our Cw360 Watch Care Programme

    our CW360 WaTCh Care proGramme Your watch is constructed from the finest components and materials available including one of Switzerland’s finest automatic 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 28: Programme

    our CW360 WaTCh Care proGramme Christopher Ward’s CW360 60 DAY FREE RETURNS Watch Care Programme our success depends on you being completely happy with your new Christopher Ward watch. If for any reason you aren’t, is designed to deliver you you have up to 60 days to return your watch, absolutely free of charge, and receive a replacement or full refund by return –...

  • Page 29: General Information

    General InformaTIon 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 chicken if ever you need to get hold of us we are at shed!), Christopher Ward has won a worldwide your service.
  • Page 30 Head Office Christopher Ward (London) Limited, 1 Park Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 1SL United Kingdom +44 (0)1628 763040 custOmer services +44 (0)844 875 1515 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-usa.com...

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