Christopher Ward C8 UTC Worldtimer

Introduction

Launched in 2016 at £900, the C8 UTC, with its offset crowns - the lower of which rotates the internal ‘worldtimer’ bezel was a real headturner.

It’s a big watch at 44mm, but at a relatively modest 11.5mm tall, it doesn’t wear too big on the wrist (The C60 GMT, which uses the same ETA movement, stands at 13.8mm).

In case you weren’t already aware, the fourth hand (with the red arrow) takes 24 hours to complete one trip around the dial, making it a great travel partner. When I’m away from the UK, I set the internal rotating bezel to display LON at the top, then set the red GMT hand to London time, so I’m just a glance away from seeing the time at home.

By the time it was retired at the end of 2019 the price had risen to £1,000. With this being an January 2020 watch, it’s an ‘archive’ model and one of the latest C8 UTCs to leave Park Street.

Warranty

The CW movement warranty is valid until January 2025.

Strap

Fitted with the original Tiber brown CW leather strap, which has quick-release spring bars.

If you’d rather a brand new vintage oak brown, it’s an extra £25

If you’d rather it head only (i.e. without a strap), a discount of £30.

Condition

This is a used watch offered in very good condition with no noteworthy marks, scratches.

It’s just been back to CW for recalibration as it was running outside of spec. It’s had a full pressure test and is currently running at -2 spd, not too shabby!

The strap is in good used condition. The tiber straps are superb - fantastic quality and suit the watch perfectly.

Specs:

• Diameter: 44mm

• Height: 11.5mm

• Calibre: ETA 2893-2

• Water resistance: 5ATM (50m)

• Strap lugs: 22mm

A PDF version of the owner’s manual is available from the CW website:
https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw06006e0b/pdfs/Aviation/c8_utc_worldtimer_manual.pdf

Final Notes:
Note the first two pics are library shots. The rest show the actual watch and package.