4–5 You have made an investment, a good one, C70 3527 GT ChronomeTer and the aim of this handbook is to help you LImITed edITIon 6–7 make the most of that investment during what I hope will be a lifetime of ownership.
The FerrArI 250 GTo “It’s simply the greatest road-going Ferrari, Bizzarrini decided to modify the GTo’s forerunner, the 250 sWB, by moving the as well as a great racer”, says Ferrari engine behind the front axle for better weight 250 GTO owner and Pink Floyd drummer, distribution.
A preCIous FrAGmenT oF moTorsporT hIsTorY A few years ago historian Christopher Bennett factory on 22nd may 1962 and now bears the acquired some fragile aluminium body panels British registration “6 GTo”. from a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTo car during restoration Following a change of ownership, 3527GT activities.
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Top: The 3527GT heading the grid – monteray 1962 Middle L–R: The GTO’s body panelling, separated from chassis, is exposed pending removal of terminally damaged or corroded sections. A badly corroded and poorly repaired section of front wheel arch is surgically removed by skilled craftsmen.
C70 3527 GT ChronomeTer LImITed edITIon In partnership with TMB Art Metal we are proud to offer you the chance of owning a small piece of one of the world’s most iconic, and not to say valuable, cars – the Ferrari 250 GTO.
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To own a Ferrari 250 GTo is an impossible dream for all but a handful of billionaire collectors and ageing rock stars (nick mason of pink Floyd owns one); but for a fortunate few, the dream can be at least partially realised in owning the C70 3527 GT.
TeChnICAL InFormATIon FEATURES TEchnicAl inFORmATiOn – swiss made chronometer diameter: 42mm – Worldwide limited edition of only 100 pieces height: 11.8mm – Includes historic precious metal from the Weight: seventh Ferrari 250 GTo in back-plate Calibre: eTA 251.233 CosC – Thermo-compensated, 27 jewel, swiss quartz Case: 316L stainless steel...
The CosC CerTIFIed ChronomeTer To gain chronometer status, watchmakers Certification follows exhaustive testing. In achieving the coveted status of Certified submit their Swiss movements to COSC, Chronometer, a movement must not only be an independent, non-profit making watch made from the highest quality components, accuracy verification organisation based but also be the object of special care on in Geneva, to be tested against the...
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dIspLAY And ConTroL BuTTons DiSplAy ElEmEnTS cOnTROl bUTTOnS minute hand Tenths counter push-button A 60 minute counter hour hand hour counter Crown 60 second counter seconds date Window push-button B...
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). • Turn the crown until you reach the correct time e.g.
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seTTInG The 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. The date will change when the hour hand passes 12. •...
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seTTInG The dATe/TIme Crown date 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). • Turn the crown clockwise until yesterday’s date appears ie.
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• 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. • push the crown back into position until flush with the case and screw in.
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ChronoGrAph FunCTIons: DiSplAy ElEmEnTS cOnTROl bUTTOnS Tenths push-button A (start / stop) 60 minute counter hour counter 60 second counter push-button B (reset) • The hour counter measures pLeAse noTe: Before using the chronograph 12 hours per rotation. functions, please ensure that: •...
BAsIC FunCTIons (START / STOp / RESET) push-button A 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 / 6⁄10 sec. Zero positioning: press push-button B.
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ACCumuLATed TImInG Example: push-button A 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 time is shown) Reset: The 4 chronograph hands are returned to their zero positions.
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InTermedIATe or InTerVAL TImInG Example: push-button A Start: (start timing). Display interval: e.g. 10 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). Stop: (final time is displayed). Reset: The 3 chronograph hands are returned to their zero positions.
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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 press Button A to adjust the hour chronograph hand and Button B to reset the 60 minute counter to zero •...
WATer resIsTAnCe Although your watch has been through 1 ATM (10 mETRES) vigorous static pressure testing, it is safe to wear your watch while washing your hands with tap water. worth remembering that there are many variables that can affect the water 3 ATM (30 mETRES) resistance of your watch.
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sTrAps & 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 finest leathers for our straps and our premium alligator straps are all ethically sourced from ciTES approved farms in louisiana.
our WATCh CAre proGrAmme Christopher Ward’s 60/60 Guarantee is designed to Your watch is constructed from the deliver you complete peace of mind and the best finest components and materials support possible throughout the lifetime of your ownership. available, including one of The guarantee has two key elements and sits alongside Switzerland’s finest mechanical our servicing and repairs programme:...
KeepInG In TouCh WITh ChrIsTopher WArd From small beginnings just a few short As the owner of a Christopher Ward watch, if ever you need to get hold of us we are at years ago (our first workshop was actually your service.
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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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