SOLD WH280 - C8 Power Reserve Chronometer Steel (09/2017)
SOLD WH280 - C8 Power Reserve Chronometer Steel (09/2017)
Christopher Ward C8 Power Reserve Chronometer
Introduction
The C8 Power Reserve was the first aviation style watch to be fitted with CW’s famous SH21 movement with its 120 hour power reserve. In the case of this watch, it’s the hand-wound SH21 with power reserve and small seconds sub dials - about as good as they come!
As with all SH21-powered watches, it’s a COSC certified Chronometer.
It’s a pretty large watch at 44mm, but thanks to being a hand crank, it stands at just 11mm tall and sits surprisingly well, even on small-medium wrists. The lack of rotor also means you get the best possible view of that stunning SH21 engineering through the huge exhibition case back.
It was launched in August 2016 and was officially retired in 2019, so most C8 PRs are dated between 2016-2019, however a few did briefly surface in 2020 and 2021.
For sale here is the less common steel finish version.
Warranty
It comes with a three month Ward Hoard warranty.
Strap options
It comes on a fabulous CW tiber brown leather strap. Other options - exchange for a brand new black or brown vintage oak CW strap (no cost change). Head only - discount of £40.
Condition
It’s in great condition with only a couple of very light marks.
Supplied with original box, manual with certificate of authenticity and polishing cloth.
It is keeping great timing showing +2 spd on the timegrapher.
Specifications
Case size: 44mm
Lug width: 22mm
Height: 11mm
Waterproof: 50m
Movement: Calibre SH21 hand-wound automatic
Power reserve: 120h
User Manual
A PDF version of the owner’s handbook is available on the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dwa910e1cb/pdfs/Aviation/c8_power_reserve_manual.pdf
Final Notes
The first three images are library photos. The others all show the actual watch and package.