Christopher Ward C8 UTC Worldtimer

Launched in 2016, I instantly loved the look of the (£900) C8 UTC, with its offset crowns, the lower of which rotates the internal ‘worldtimer’ bezel. But it wasn’t until 2018 that I first got my hands on one and it didn’t disappoint - it was the silver version, as opposed to the DLC (diamond like carbon) black of the one for sale here. It’s just as nice in the flesh as it looks in photographs. It’s a big watch at 44mm, but at a relatively modest 11.5mm tall, it doesn’t wear too big on the wrist (The C60 GMT, which uses the same ETA movement, stands at 13.8mm).

In case you weren’t already aware, the fourth hand (with the red arrow) takes 24 hours to complete one trip around the dial, making it a great travel partner. When I’m away from the UK, I set the internal rotating bezel to display LON at the top, then set the red GMT hand to London time, so I’m just a glance away from seeing the time at home.

No longer available from Christopher Ward, this is one of the last C8 UTCs to leave Park Street, having done so in Jan 2020. As a result, the CW movement warranty is valid until Jan 2025.

Strap:
Fitted with the original vintage brown CW Italian Oak leather strap, which has quick-release spring bars.

Condition:
As new, unworn condition. Supplied in CW presentation case with book and all papers.

Specs:

• Diameter: 44mm

• Height: 11.5mm

• Calibre: ETA 2893-2

• Water resistance: 5ATM (50m)

• Strap lugs: 22mm

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/dw06006e0b/pdfs/Aviation/c8_utc_worldtimer_manual.pdf

Final Notes:
Note the first two pics are library shots. The rest show the actual watch and package.