Christopher Ward C9 Jumping Hour Limited Edition Mk1 #21 of 200 Immaculate

Introduction

We have master watchmaker, Johannes Jahnke, to thank for the Mk1 (and all other) Christopher Ward Jumping Hour watches. He took the ETA 2824-2 calibre and modified it with his JJ01 Jumping Hour complication and create one of the most affordable Jumping Hours ever made.

The Mk1 Jumping Hour was something of a watershed watch for Christopher Ward. At £1,000 it was their most expensive watch and represented something of a gamble - would a customer base used to their lower budget watches handle the jump in price forced by the additional complexity of the JJ01 movement? Would it be a hit of a miss? Launched at the end of 2011 and sold out by April 2012, it was pretty clear hit - paving the way for the C9 Mk2 JH, the C9 Mk2 JH and most recently the C1 Grand Malvern JH. It also gave CW the confidence to create watches using JJ’s other custom movements which include the JJ02 single-pusher chronograph, the JJ03 Worldtimer and the JJ04 Moonphase.

The Mk1 Jumping Hour is well-cemented as a Christopher Ward collector’s piece, so they appear for sale very rarely - in fact it’s been a couple of years since I’ve seen one of these change hands! This particular watch is an early one - number 21 of the 200 piece run.

Warranty

As a October 2011 watch, the five year CW warranty has long expired, so it comes with a three month Ward Hoard warranty.

Strap

Fitted with its original brown alligator strap very lightly used condition.  

Price includes this strap - I think I might have a compatible C9 bracelet somewhere in my box of straps. Please ask if you would prefer on a bracelet and I’ll see what I can arrange.

Condition

Simply stunning condition - it looks like it has been barely worn.

Presented in its original presentation case (upgraded to the deluxe box) with Owner’s Handbook, covering letter and invoice as well as the Certificate of Authenticity - signed by both Johannes and Chris. It even has the original plastic in place!

A rare collector’s piece - I doubt you will see a better example.

Specs:

• Diameter: 43mm

• Height: 13mm

• Calibre: ETA 2824-2–Mod–JJ01

• Water resistance: 5ATM (50m)

• Strap lugs: 20mm

Owner’s Handbook

The 24 page owner’s manual is well worth a read if you’d like to learn more about the history of Juming Hour watches and how the C9 Jump Hour was created. It’s available from the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dwfdb602ec/pdfs/Dress/c9jh_manual.pdf

Final Notes:
Note the first pic is a library shot. The rest show the actual watch and package.