CHRISTOPHER WARD C5 MALVERN AUTOMATIC MKII

Introduction

For sale here is a C5 Malvern Automatic MkII. The Mk1 version was launched in 2005 (at a cost of just £199 on a leather strap 😮!) alongside its C3 Chronograph brother, as CW’s first two watches. This is the model that put Christopher Ward on the map. Without this watch (and Dave Malone’s timezone.com review) things might have been very different for CW - and not necessarily in a good way! You can read the story in Mike France’s own words here.

We’re used to new models, revisions and special editions coming and going like busses these days, so it’s kind of hard to believe that this C5 Mk1 remained on sale for a full seven years before it was eventually replaced by this upgraded Mk2 version in 2012.

This particular watch is a MkII and was sold in January 2017, a full 12 years after the Mk1 was launched!

Strap

The original gold bracelet is in very good condition with the inevitable scuffs and scratches shown. Comes with all links.

Condition

These watches have highly polished cases and they’re around 7 or 8 years old now, so it’s pretty common to see them covered in marks or polished to death in an attempt to remove said marks! This one is very good condition. It has been worn, so there are various light marks and blemishes, but nothing really worthy of specific note.

Timing is within spec (just) at -18 seconds per day.

Offered with manual complete with Certificate of Authenticity and the original unused polishing cloth. The original box is damaged at the hinges, but it still serves its purpose.

Warranty

It comes with a three month warranty.

Specifications

• Case size: 39mm

• Lug width: 18mm

• Height: 10.4mm

• Movement: Sellita SW200-1

Final Notes

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