Christopher Ward C70 Royal Air Force Ad Astra

Introduction

What a watch!

The RAF Ad Astra limited edition was introduced as a limited edition with part of the proceeds going to the RAF Benevolent Fund. It was based on the C70 Grand Prix series models and is a quartz chronograph.

The watch for sale here is number 90 of 500 and was originally sold in December 2012.

The C70 RAF stylish face and bright colours make it a very collectable piece.

Warranty

As a December 2012 watch, the five year CW warranty has long expired, so it comes with a three month Ward Hoard warranty.

Strap

Fitted with its original black leather strap with fitted ends and butterfly clasp, it is in superb condition.

This one is the original, is in superb condition and complements the watch perfectly, but please ask if you would like an alternative strap.

Condition

The C70’s exposed alloy bezel and thinly applied paint make it notoriously delicate, so finding the older ones in good condition is becoming increasingly challenging (CW has long since exhausted its supply of replacement bezels/cases). Consistent with the strap, the watch in this listing isn’t just good condition, it’s in fantastic shape, having had very little wrist time. It is one of the best I’ve seen in a long time - and I doubt I’ll see a better one again.

It’s presented in the original box and comes as a complete set with owner’s handbook (note that this is the C70 Grand Prix Series - there was also a specific Ad Astra handbook, https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw5df2591b/pdfs/Aviation/c70aa_manual.pdf, but presumably CW ran out as the certificate of authenticity at the end of the C70 handbook records this Ad Astra. Also included are an unused polishing cloth, and a copy of the standard CW covering letter of the time.

Specifications

• Case size: 42mm

• Lug width: 22mm

• Height: 10.7mm

• Waterproof: 50m

• Movement: ETA 251.272 quartz

User Manual
A PDF version of the owner’s manual is available on the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw5df2591b/pdfs/Aviation/c70aa_manual.pdf