Christopher Ward C8 Flyer Mk1 44mm Automatic

Introduction

Christopher Ward has a long history of making aviation-inspired watches, starting with 2006’s C5 Malvern Aviator, which was based on CW’s first ever watch, the C5 Malvern. Their next aviator was… the C8, in its first iteration which was the Pilot Mk1 of 2008. While the C9, C10 and C11 have all offered aviation models, it’s the C8 case which has proved to be CW’s goto aviator case, having been used in over ten different models over the years including the C8 Power Reserve and Al Deere special, which both sit near the top of the CW pricing scale.

The C8 Flyer was introduced in August 2015 in both 38 mm and 44 mm sizes and ceased production in March 2017. This model celebrates Britain's aviation history by being inspired by the Spitfire planes’ cockpit dial clock by Smiths. This is the 44 mm automatic version and was bought in July 2017, as an archive find - one of the latest available.

Warranty

It comes with a three month Ward Hoard warranty.

Strap options

Fitted with a brilliant black CW tiber strap in used, but still great condition - these are my favourite CW straps of all time (well, equal with the cordovan dark blue) - they are superb quality and just work with this watch. They also age beautifully and develop a great patina.

Other options (you’d be mad to!):

• Exchange for brand new CW Vintage oak (no cost change)

• Head only (-£40)

Condition

Offered in fabulous condition - it’s very lightly used, can’t see a mark on it. Supplied in the original CW presentation case with polishing cloth, covering letter and owner’s manual and certificate of authenticity.

Keeping great time at +1 spd.

Specs:

• Diameter: 44mm

• Height: 11.5mm

• Lug to lug: 52.8mm

• Calibre: Sellita SW 200-1

• Water resistance: 5ATM (50m)

• Strap lugs: 22mm

Final Notes:

Note the first pic is a library shot. The rest show the actual watch and package. [More to follow soon]