C7 Rosso Corsa COSC Limited Edition Owner’s Handbook Time on your side

Your Christopher Ward watch has been designed in Britain and engineered in Switzerland by highly talented craftspeople. This ensures not only accurate and precise timekeeping, but also brings a real pride of ownership that only watches of the highest quality standards can hope to deliver. 1 You have made an investment, a good one, and the aim of this manual is to help you make the most of that investment in what we hope will be a lifetime of ownership.

Chris, Mike and Peter (Co-founders) 2 C7 Rosso Corsa COSC Limited Edition popular culture as being synonymous with the output of legendary companies including , and . After months, sometimes years, of developing a watch, it’s a hugely gratifying feeling when your customers immediately connect with a It’s the perfect addition to any motorsport watch, but in this C7, new release. it makes even more sense. With its dial and bezel both resplendent in this rich – a throwback to our C70 Rosso Corsa 1921 So when the first iteration of our C7 Rapide Day Date COSC Limited Chronometer, whose dial colour drew such praise it became Edition raced out of our stockroom at a rate similar to that of an F1 our foundation going forward – they perfectly match the matte 3 car hitting top speed, we knew we had to produce another – and this aluminium case band present as part of our Rapide Collection’s time, we had an idea that would create a watch just as special as its striking four-piece case. predecessor. Inside the Rosso Corsa, an ETA 2836 movement provides a titular Following in the footsteps of an earlier CW classic, this new 200-piece day date complication, as well as chronometer-certified timekeeping Day Date emerges from its paint workshop decorated in Rosso Corsa, present in only 6% of all Swiss-made watches. In a lifestyle where or Italian Racing Red, colours. Initially selected by an early form of looking good is just as crucial as what features under the bonnet, the FIA (International Automobile Federation) as ’s national the C7 Rosso Corsa COSC Limited Edition is a watch that excels on racing colour in the 1920s, Rosso Corsa has become ingrained in all levels. Features

• Swiss made • Red anodised aluminium bezel with 5 minute markers • Limited edition of 200 pieces • Anti-reflective flat sapphire crystal • 25 jewel self-winding chronometer 4 movement • Super-LumiNova® indexes • 38 hour power reserve • Day date window with black disc • Hour, minute, central seconds, day date • Screw-in crown function • Deep-stamped screw-down backplate with • Black diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated unique engraved serial number 316L stainless steel and red aluminium four-piece case Technical Information

Calibre ETA 2836 COSC Case 316L stainless steel and aluminium Diameter 42mm Height 11.15mm 5 Lug to lug 48.2mm Weight 71g Water resistance 10 ATM (100 metres) Vibrations 28,800 per hour (4Hz) Timing tolerance -4/+6 seconds per day Strap width 22mm How to operate your C7 Rosso Corsa COSC Limited Edition 1. Crown screw-in position 2. Manual winding 3. Day/Date setting Setting the time/date the amount of power in the mainspring 4. Time setting whilst worn on your wrist – this can be done For a superior water resistance your crown is via twenty full revolutions of the crown. of the screw-in type. The crown should sit • Pull gently into position 3. For rapid day correction, turn in an anti-clockwise 6 flush to the case (position 1) in order to 1 2 3 4 maintain water resistance. direction. For rapid date correction, turn in • First unscrew the crown anti-clockwise from a clockwise direction. the case to position 2 for winding in power. • Pull gently into position 4. This position is Wind in a clockwise direction to re-power used for handsetting and stopping of the the watch. Your C7 Rosso Corsa COSC second hand. has a maximum power reserve of 38 hours PLEASE NOTE: The crown should always be pushed in after when fully wound. After a period of non- adjustment, and it is best to do so from position 3 to avoid advancing beyond the desired date. For precise time setting use, we recommend manually winding the it is recommended to pass beyond the desired minute and watch to ensure the rotor weight sustains to set the hand backwards. How to operate your C7 Rosso Corsa COSC Limited Edition Using the quick-release pins on your strap

Straps

As you would expect, we place as much emphasis on the quality of our straps as we do our watches. We only use the finest 7 materials in our straps, with quick-release pins also included for your convenience.

The following guidelines explain how easy it is to use, adjust and replace your Christopher Ward strap. 1. Locate the quick-release pin on your strap. 2. To reattach your strap, align the pins to the Pull the pin to the side to detach your strap. lug holes and click the strap into position. Repeat for the other side. How to operate your C7 Rosso Corsa COSC Limited Edition

Water resistance

Although your watch has been through vigorous static pressure For these reasons, the water resistance rating of your watch testing, it is worth remembering that there are many variables (as shown) should only ever be considered a guideline and we 8 that can affect the water resistance of your watch. For instance, strongly recommend they are always adhered to. arm movements during swimming and the sudden impact of diving and water sports will drastically increase the pressure the watch is under.

Wearing your watch in the bath, shower, or sauna can also have an effect as a rapid increase in temperature can cause seals to expand and in extreme cases, malfunction or create condensation. 1 ATM (10 metres) 15 ATM (150 metres) 100 ATM (1000 metres) Safe to wear your watch while Safe to use while snorkelling in Professional deep sea diving washing your hands with tap water open water

3 ATM (30 metres) 30 ATM (300 metres) Washing your car and/or general Ideal for experienced divers and 9 hose pipe usage those practising scuba-diving

10 ATM (100 metres) 60 ATM (600 metres) Water resistant to most household Professional divers, experiencing shower units prolonged exposure underwater Our watch care programme

60|60 Guarantee 60 Day Free Returns Our success depends on you being completely happy with your new Christopher Ward watch. You have up to 60 days from despatch to Your watch is constructed from the finest components and return your watch, with free shipping, and receive a replacement or materials available including one of Switzerland’s finest mechanical full refund, for which the watch must be in perfect, unworn condition 10 movements. As with all watches of this quality, with the right care and accompanied by all its original packaging and paperwork. and attention, your new Christopher Ward watch has the potential to become an heirloom piece giving further joy to future generations. 60 Month Movement Guarantee Your watch has a top-quality precision engineered Swiss movement It’s for this reason we have created our industry leading approach – but if it develops a movement fault within 5 years, and has been to after-sales care, starting with our famous 60|60 Guarantee serviced by us at the recommended interval (within a maximum of 4 which remains the most comprehensive guarantee in the world of years from date of despatch), we will repair it for free under warranty. watchmaking. Not all mechanical problems or quartz battery replacements are considered movement faults and your watch will need to be sent We recommend you service your watch at intervals of 3-4 to us for diagnosis and service history checks, before processing a years to keep it in peak condition and to maintain your 60 month repair under warranty. guarantee. If your watch develops an issue within 60 months of despatch, we will first check its service history before progressing a Servicing and Repairs - the Christopher Ward way… repair. If you have not had your watch serviced at the recommended Our innovative approach to service and repair means that having interval, we will not cover the cost of the repair under warranty, 11 your watch attended to doesn’t mean months of waiting followed and will recommend a maintenance service in addition to any repair by an exorbitant bill. We have developed a quick, easy and work due. affordable expert service and repairs process that doesn’t cost the earth and has the watch back where it belongs – on your wrist – in christopherward.co.uk/cservices/60-60-guarantee reasonable time. Contact us

Keeping in touch with Christopher Ward

12 From small beginnings just 15 years ago (our first workshop was personally with customers – listening to feedback which helps us actually a refurbished chicken shed!), Christopher Ward has won continually improve as we grow. As the owner of a Christopher Ward a worldwide following and can justifiably claim to manufacture watch, if you ever need to get hold of us we are at your service. the most affordable luxury watches in the world. For many, the There is always something new on our website, across our social philosophy behind the brand, of trying to put luxury watches within media communities and on the Christopher Ward Forum – informative the reach of everyone, is as smart as the watches themselves. The and fun, these are the best places to join the conversation about very open approach of the business sees Chris, Mike and Peter, as the latest new releases, news and offers in the world of well as the rest of the team, spending lots of time communicating Christopher Ward. Head Office 1 Park Street, Maidenhead, Berkshire SL6 1SL United Kingdom

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