CHRISTOPHER WARD C30 MALVERN CHRONOMETER CHRONOGRAPH

Unusually for CW, there has only ever been one C30 model. It’s a close cousin of the Mk2 C3, but it’s made far special thanks to its unique Optic White face, its subtle red chrono second hand and its COSC-certified, thermo compensated ETA 251.233 heart, which was the most accurate calibre available at the time - accurate to within 15 seconds per year.

The C30 was launched in August 2014, with the leather models costing £600 at the bracelet version £650. By the time all 500 pieces had sold out (12 months later) the price had risen to £635 and £700 respectively.

Condition
The watch for sale here was sold in December 2014 as being in ‘nearly new’ condition. When I first gave it a look over I struggled to find any blemishes at all - the sapphire, bezel and case sides appear spotless. The quick-release black leather strap looks unworn and still has a protective vinyl sticker on the Bader deployant clasp. Eventually I found some very light marks on the mirror-polished back case which are only visible in certain lights. CW sold it as ‘nearly new’ and I bought it as ‘used’, but it’s probably the mintest ‘used’ watch you’ll ever find!

Offered as the fullest of full sets including: deluxe wooden case with engraved plate, unused polishing cloth, COSC certificate, owner’s book with Certificate of Authenticity, original covering letter, original CW document wallet and even the original purchase receipt.

It’s the kind of set that if it was stolen, you’ll likely never find a like-for-like replacement. So the price isn’t exactly cheap, but the best of the best rarely is.

Specifications

• Case size: 39mm

• Lug width: 28mm

• Height: 11.3mm

• Waterproof: 50m

• Movement: ETA 251.233 COSC quartz

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/dwee38c908/pdfs/Dress/c30cosc_manual.pdf

Final Notes

• Note the first seven photographs are library shots, the rest all show the actual watch and package.