Christopher Wards C5 Malvern Mark 2 Quartz

Entry into CW dress watch ownership doesn’t come much cheaper than this. It’s a 39mm C5 Malvern Mk2 with white dial.

The C5 auto and C3 quartz Chrono were CW’s first two watches back in 2005. The original C5 was only available as an auto, but the quartz Mk1 came along in 2010.

These Mk2 versions are 1mm bigger than the 38mm Mk1s and were made between 2012 and 2016 - at the time costing just £200 on a leather strap and £300 on a CW bracelet.

Condition

On initial inspection you could easily mistake this for a brand new watch. It’s only when you start getting in closer that you start noticing a few small marks dotted around the highly polished case.

The 18mm stainless mesh bracelet is not an original CW item. I have no idea how to adjust it, but I’m sure you’re smarter than me so can work it out!

It’s unfortunately missing its original CW box and papers, so is instead supplied in a basic unbranded box with a copy of the standard CW covering letter.

Battery age is unknown.

Specifications:

• Case size: 39mm

• Lug width: 18mm

• Height: 9.7mm

• Waterproof: 5 ATM (50 Metres)

• Movement: Ronda 595

Owner’s Manual

A PDF of the owner’s book is available on the CW website here: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dwd606049d/pdfs/Dress/c5quartz-mk2_manual.pdf

Final note:

The first image is a library/photoshop effort. The rest all show the actual watch/package.