Christopher Ward C11 MSL Automatic

Introduction

The C11 was Christopher Ward’s second square watch, following in the footsteps of 2008’s C13/C15 Henley models - C13 being the quartz model and C15 being the auto. Rather than being designed as dress watches like the C13/15, the C11 came in aviation, dive and even motorsport styles.

The aviation style C11 MSL (mean sea level) first surfaced in 2011 with the PVD-coated-case ‘black manta’, with its white markers and original CW logo. In 2012, at the same time as the CHR. WARD logo’s introduction, the C11 range exploded with silver and black case MSLs, Vintage marker MSLs, a quartz chronograph and the popular C11 Makaira dive range.

The watch in this listing is a DLC-cased, standard marker, self-winding automatic model. It was sold in September 2014, shortly before this model was retired in 2015.

Warranty

It comes with a Ward Hoard three month warranty.

Condition

A totally original watch complete with inner and outer box and even the original cardboard shipping box that it came in! It comes with manual, cleaning cloth, covering letter and the original invoice.

The strap is the correct, original CW tan leather item in fabulous condition, and with plenty of life left in it.

The head is in lovely condition as well. It looks almost new - the back still has the plastic sticker in place.

It’s working perfectly and keeping very good time at +9 spd on the timegrapher.

Strap options

Head only - discount of £50

Exchange for a brand new CW vintage oak leather strap or hybrid, no cost change.

Specifications

• Case size: 42mm

• Lug width: 22mm

• Height: 10.8mm

• Waterproof: 50m

• Movement: ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200-1 automatic

User Manual
A PDF version of the owner’s manual is available on the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw7acbc0b2/pdfs/Aviation/c11_manual.pdf

Final Notes

• Having followed CW for many years, I’ve observed a few of instances of crowns being pulled out/off on C11s. This one shows no signs of any issues (it feels perfect), but I still advise taking extra care when pulling the crown out to the time-adjusting position three.