Christopher Ward C40 SpeedHawk Automatic Chronograph

The C40 was Christopher Ward's first automatic chronograph and the first of many models to use the famous ETA 7750 Valjoux movement - others include the C700, C1000, C7 a couple of C60s (including the £1,800 current Chronograph model) and the £1,800 current C65 Chronograph. The same calibre can be found inside many premium watch brands such as Breitling, TAG Heuer, Panerai, Omega, IWC etc.

Launched in 2009 at a pretty remarkable £500 on leather strap, the C40 is the big brother to the C4 Peregrine quartz - at 16mm tall and with its beefy bezel, it certainly makes a statement on your wrist. It was CW’s flagship motorsport watch until its retirement in 2012 (when the bracelet model cost £850).

With this watch having left number 1 Park Street in mid 2013, it’s likely one of the very youngest ones you’re likely to find.

Condition
For a used watch dating from July 2013, it's in great condition. It's fitted with the later, less fussy bracelet which only has very minor desk diving marks. The watch itself is virtually unmarked - the only signs of use are some very light marks around the edge of the bezel that you can only pick up on close inspection and under certain lights. As you can see from the timegrapher photo, it's keeping almost perfect time - well within COSC specifications.

Any of the ‘white/silver spots’ in the photos that could look like damage are just reflections.

Supplied as an almost full set including it's original case with covering letter, owner's book with Certificate of Authenticity and spare bracelet link. The only thing missing is the polishing cloth!

Specifications

• Case size: 42mm

• Lug width: 22mm

• Height: 16mm

• Waterproof: 50m

• Movement: ETA 7750 Valjoux

User Manual

A PDF version is available on the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw224480ea/pdfs/Motorsport/c40_manual.pdf

Final Notes

• The first photo is a library shot. The rest all show the actual watch and package.