Christopher Ward C5 Malvern 595

Introduction

I never appreciated how remarkable the Malvern 595 really is until I first held one in my hands. At just 5.95mm high, it’s the slimmest watch Christopher Ward watch has ever produced by over 2mm (the previous thinnest being the 8.25mm C5 Slimline Square).

You could almost have three of these on top of each other and it would be the same height as a C11 Ti Extreme!

It’s a sleek, classic, and (obviously) very slim dress watch which at 39mm diameter screams subtlety and class in equal quantities. In the white classic colour, that looks superb.

No longer available from Christopher Ward (when it was, it cost £595 on a leather strap), the C5 Malvern 595 was launched in Jan 2018 and was retired at the end of 2019 - with the last few pieces being sold in early 2020.

Warranty

It comes with a three month Ward Hoard warranty as the CW warranty has expired. When I bought it, it had a sticky crown, so it has been back to CW for a repair. CW may cover a repair for 12 months from the date of the work (March 2024).

Strap:

Fitted with a brand new, unworn black Italian leather strap which has quick-release spring bars. Price includes a second brown leather CW strap.

Condition:

Very good condition. Supplied in CW bamboo case with manual and certificate of authenticity (dated 8 May 2018), and cleaning cloth.

Keeping excellent time at +3 or 4 seconds per day on the timegrapher.

Specs:

• Diameter: 39mm

• Height: 5.95mm

• Calibre: ETA 7001

• Water resistance: 3ATM (30m)

• Strap lugs: 20mm

A PDF version of the owner’s manual is available from the CW website:
https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dwdf10ed0f/pdfs/Dress/c5-malvern-595.pdf

Final Notes:
Note the first pic is a library shot. The rest show the actual watch and package.