Christopher Ward C8 Flyer Mk2

Introduction

Christopher Ward has a long history of making aviation-inspired watches, starting with 2006’s C5 Malvern Aviator, which was based on CW’s first ever watch, the C5 Malvern. Their next aviator was… the C8, in its first iteration which was the Pilot Mk1 of 2008. While the C9, C10 and C11 have all offered aviation models, it’s the C8 case which has proved to be CW’s goto aviator case, having been used in over ten different models over the years including the current C8 Power Reserve and Al Deere special, which both sit near the top of the CW pricing scale.

No longer available from Christopher Ward, this C8 Pilot Mk2 was reintroduced in August 2017. It had new steel and DLC cases with an upgraded dial, still based on the original C8 Flyer based on the Cockpit clock of the Spitfire plane. It was retired in March 2019.

This is an archive find - released in July 2020.

Condition

It is in lovely condition with no obvious marks or scratches. It has obviously been very lightly used. Keeping time at +/- 0 spd or +1 spd on the timegrapher.

Supplied in original CW presentation case with polishing cloth, no manual (as an archive find) and warranty booklet and card.

Strap

Fitted with the original brown CW Italian oak Tiber leather strap, which has quick-release spring bars that is in great condition. I think these straps are a fantastic match for these aviators and they develop a lovely patina.

Other options - exchange for brand new brown vintage oak leather strap (no cost change) or head only (discount of £40).

Warranty

It comes with the CW warranty until July 2025.

Specs:

• Diameter: 44mm

• Height: 12.05mm

• Calibre: Sellita SW200

• Water resistance: 5ATM (50m)

• Strap lugs: 22mm

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