Christopher Ward C7 Rapide Quartz

Launched in 2017, this was Mk3 was the first quartz C7 Christopher Ward had made that wasn’t a chronograph!

It’s pretty unique in having probably the ‘cleanest’ faces of any CW watch: no Christopher Ward logo and no wording in the usual 6 o’clock position - just the CW twin flags icon at 12 o’clock.

It’s an April 2020 watch purchased at its retirement, making it one of the last sold and youngest you’re likely to find. The transferable movement warranty is valid until April 2024 or April ‘25 if serviced by CW between three and four years of age - which personally I would pass on for two reasons:

1) The Ronda 715 is plenty reliable.

2) In the unlikely event that the movement does develop a fault, replacements are far cheaper than the service cost and any watch specialist should have no problems fitting one.

Condition

It’s a ‘full set’ watch offered in brand new, unworn condition.

Fitted with a nice soft CW black vintage oak leather strap with white stitching and quick release spring bars.

Specs:

• Diameter: 42mm

• Height: 11mm

• Calibre: Ronda 715 quartz

• Water resistance: 100m

• Strap: 22mm

• Accuracy: -10/+20 seconds per month

Owner’s Book:
A PDF version of the owner manual is available on the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw10ef9bcd/pdfs/Motorsport/c7-rapide-quartz.pdf

Final Notes:
The first two pictures are library photos, the rest show the actual watch and package - apologies for my fingerprints in a couple. Also note I managed to leave the crown out for a few of the pics.