InTroduCTIon TIme on Your sIde... Your Christopher Ward watch has been designed ConTenTs and engineered by highly talented craftspeople to ensure not only accurate and precise timekeeping but also to bring a real pride of THe HIsTorY oF THe JumPInG Hour 2–3 ownership that only luxury items of the highest quality can ever hope to deliver.
THe JumPInG Hour THe HIsTorY oF THe JumPInG Hour The analogue minute hand passes round The origins of the Jumping Hour (or Jump the dial and gives the impetus for the Hour) watch have been traced to French “jump” of the hour numeral, which brings and swiss pocket watches and clocks from in the digital element.
THe JumPInG Hour Left: Christopher Ward C9 Harrison Jumping Hour Mark I; Right: a 1920s Cortébert Jump Hour wrist watch; and Below: An 1890s Cortébert Jumping Hour pocket watch, both designed by Joseph Pallweber; Christopher Ward’s C9 Harrison Jumping Hour joined a number of Jumping Hour models in the world of luxury timepieces.
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C9 HArrIson JumPInG Hour mK II C9 HArrIson JumPInG Hour mK II – A FurTHer LeAP In TIme The mark I version of our Jumping Hour watch In this, the mark II version, Johannes has made was a finalist in the 00/24 Watch World European further changes to the original jumping hour Watch of The Year Awards 2012 and the modification producing, in his own words,...
THe WATCHmAKer JoHAnnes JAHnKe – CreATor oF THe JJ01 CALIBre Born in east Germany, In 2008 Johannes, eager to produce watches that were not merely the preserve of monied Johannes first dismantled collectors, was asked to join Jörg Bader, and repaired a broken Christopher Ward’s swiss partner.
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THe WATCHmAKer An InTerVIeW WITH JoHAnnes Q. Why were you inspired to create Q. You have used an ETA 2824-2 as a jumping hour movement? the base movement. Why was this? The Jumping Hour is a mixture between turning The 2824-2 is the main movement on the and moving parts and this makes it interesting market.
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THe WATCHmAKer Q. You personally assemble the watches at the amplitude of the balance will go down. your workshop in Biel. Is anyone else involved The cam in our system is calculated so that we and how long does it take to assemble have a stable amplitude.
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THe WATCHmAKer Q. Will you and the team be personally responsible for servicing the C9 Jumping Hour watches? In general it is stefan who takes care of the servicing but of course I would like to see the reasons why a watch is coming back. I need the feedback to improve the constructions.
C9 HArrIson JumPInG Hour HoW THe C9 JumPInG Hour WorKs The numerals for the hours are carried on a on the central minute wheel is directly mounted revolving disc. When 7.59, for example, changes a cam which turns once per hour. When the rotary to 8.00 as the minute hand reaches the end of cam turns it picks up a lever once per hour and the 59th minute, the 8 “jumps”...
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C9 HArrIson JumPInG Hour It also means that a much more stable amplitude is achieved over the hour and in the long term is much better for the life of the watch. regulation is also that much easier due to the consistent power consumption. This is more complicated than other jumping hour movements granted, but then reliability is that much better.
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C9 HArrIson JumPInG Hour C9 HARRISON MK II JUMPING HOUR MECHANISM Lever Spring Jumping lever Detector and Spring Push Rod Cam (below star, not visible) Centre Star Position Spring Excentric Dial Fixation...
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C9 HArrIson JumPInG Hour HOW THE JJ01 MODIFICATION WORKS In the centre of the main movement is a cam (5) which turns clockwise once per hour. Over a 60 minute period the Cam lifts the detector (3) together with the jumping lever (2) which is pushed by the lever spring (1) towards the cam.
THe C9 HArrIson JumPInG Hour mK II TeCHnICAL InFormATIon FEATURES TECHNICAL DATA – Bespoke eTA 2824-2 Jumping Hour automatic diameter: 43mm modification by Johannes Jahnke Height: 13mm Calibre: JJ01 Jumping Hour modification – 38 hour power reserve of eTA 2824 automatic movement –...
oPerATInG InsTruCTIons dIsPLAY And ConTroL BuTTons The C9 Harrison Jumping Hour has a maximum (a minimum) of 20 revolutions. normal wearing power reserve of 38 hours when fully wound. will very quickly allow the rotor to start re- To re-power the watch after a period of non-use, powering the watch over time after putting it simply wind the crown in approximately on your wrist.
oPerATInG InsTruCTIons seTTInG THe TIme • Position is for winding in power. Wind in a clockwise direction to re-power the watch. • Pull gently into position For rapid hour correction, turn hand in a clockwise direction.
oPerATInG InsTruCTIons 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 Washing your car and/or general that there are many variables that can affect hose pipe usage.
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oPerATInG InsTruCTIons sTrAPs & BrACeLeTs 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 bracelets as we do our watches. We only are precision engineered for durability, use the finest leathers for our straps and our efficiency and comfort.
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oPerATInG InsTruCTIons BRACELET WITH MICRO-ADJUSTMENT 1. Press to release micro Adjust 2. expand adjustment 3. Adjust pin position 4. Close the clasp DIVER’S EXTENSION (WHERE APPLICABLE) 1. Press to release Press diver’s extension 2. expand adjustment 3. Adjust pin position 4.
THe CW360 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.
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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 if ever you need to get hold of us we are at chicken shed!), Christopher Ward has won a your service.
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