Christopher Ward C11 MSL Vintage stainless

The aviation style C11 MSL (mean sea level) was cleared for takeoff in 2011 with the PVD-coated ‘black manta’. In 2012, at the same time as the CHR. WARD logo’s introduction, the C11 range exploded with silver and black case MSLs, Vintage marker MSLs, a quartz chronograph and the popular C11 Makaira dive range.

The watch in this listing is a stainless finish, vintage marker, self-winding automatic model. It dates from March 2015, which is when C11 MSLs were retired, so it’s one of the younger ones.

It’s fitted with a Super Engineer Type II - a sturdy beast of a bracelet which sells for around £65 on its own. I can switch it for a leather strap if the bracelet isn’t your cup of tea - I’ve left it on there as that’s how I bought the watch and I thought it works quite well.

Condition
The bracelet is brand new, the watch head is in very good used condition - the original protective vinyl sticker is still in place on the case back. It’s coming up for nearly six years old and has seen rotated use as part of a collection, so it has picked up a few minor marks in the time. The ‘worst’ is on the bezel at about 1 o’clock - it’s invisible in some lights and there in others. Other than that, it’s just occasional very light blemishes in keeping with a well looked after, used watch.

Presented in an ‘optional extra’ Deluxe wooden case along with covering letter, unused polishing cloth and owner’s book with Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

• Case size: 42mm

• Lug width: 22mm

• Height: 10.8mm

• Waterproof: 50m

• Movement: ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200-1 automatic

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/dw7acbc0b2/pdfs/Aviation/c11_manual.pdf

Final Notes

• Having followed CW for many years, I’ve observed a few of instances of crowns being pulled out/off of C11 MSLs. So it’s advised to take extra care when pulling the crown out to the time-adjusting position three.