CHRISTOPHER WARD C9 GT40 POWER RESERVE LIMITED EDITION

Introduction

The C9 Harrison was introduced as CW’s flagship Dress range in 2010 and was an active model until 2020. Over the years it evolved to spawn motorsport and aviation inspired models and it’s one of those motorsport editions that’s for sale here - and it’s a truly rare beast.

It was launched in late 2015 as a collaboration between CW and TMB Art Metal - the third of seven different TMB collaborations which CW produced between 2013 and 2019. TMB managed to procure an aluminium wheel-spinner (centre nut) from the double LeMans 24h winning (1968, 1969) Ford GT40 #P-1075.

The spinner was melted down and CW created 40 miniature GT40 wheel faces, which were then set behind the exhibition case back. The face design of the watch is inspired by the GT40’s rev counter, the power reserve gauge replicates the GT40 fuel gauge and the crown is an undeniable nod to the Gulf Racing livery.

All 40 pieces sold-out pretty much instantly and they are extremely rare - I’ve only seen one other for sale on the second hand market.

Warranty

It comes with a three month Ward Hoard warranty.

Condition

It’s in really nice condition being worn as part of a larger collection. There is a tiny ding on the bezel at the bottom, see pictures, but it really doesn’t notice in use.

The correct, original black leather strap on Bader deployant clasp is in very good condition.

Keeping amazing timing - showing +1spd on the timegrapher.

It comes as a full set with covering letter, manual, cleaning cloth, separate certificate of authenticity, a really nice example.

Specifications

• Case size: 43mm

• Lug width: 22mm

• Height: 15mm

• Waterproof: 30m

• Movement: ETA Valgranges A07.161

• Power reserve: 46h

User Manual

A PDF version of the owner’s handbook is available on the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw5ec6dd8c/pdfs/Motorsport/c9gt40_manual.pdf

Final Notes

• The first 13 images are library photos and screen shots which I grabbed from the CW website in Jan 2016! The other 16 photos all show the actual watch and package.

• If you’ve not seen the 2019 film, Le Mans ‘66 (aka Ford Vs Ferrari in non European markets) it’s well worth a watch.