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C1 Morgan Chronometer Collection Owner’s Handbook on your side

Your Christopher Ward 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 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) The C1 Morgan Chronometer Collection

Exclusively designed for Morgan owners and , Christopher Ward’s three-piece Chronometer Collection pays homage to Morgan’s most iconic cars – the 3 Wheeler, Classic and Aero 8.

2 The collection marries Morgan’s engineering and design prowess with our own, having been collaboratively created by our Head of Product Design, Adrian Buchmann, and Morgan’s Head of Design, C1 Morgan 3 Wheeler Chronometer Jonathan Wells. Housed in a dynamic and sleek Grand Malvern case, the C1 Morgan 3 Wheeler Chronometer offers a number of visible parallels to the Each of the three bespoke watches in the C1 Morgan Chronometer Morgan 3 Wheeler motorcar. It has been designed to echo the same Collection has at heart a custom-made version of Christopher Ward’s aviation that inspired the 1909 original, whilst also referencing in-house , Calibre SH21, hand-built by watchmakers at the 21st technology present in its modern iterations. our atelier in Biel, Switzerland. 3

C1 Morgan Classic Chronometer C1 Morgan Aero 8 Chronometer Encapsulating the unique and timeless charm of the Morgan Classic, A car as exciting as the Aero 8 demands an equally exciting this timepiece has been sculpted with the car’s flowing design in timepiece be worn by its owner. The C1 Morgan Aero 8 Chronometer mind. The C1 case lines capture the light perfectly, enhancing the perfectly captures the supercar characteristics of the Aero 8 and understated elegance of the dial and hands. The bespoke finish to has a bespoke version of our award winning in-house chronometer, our award-winning movement, Calibre SH21, makes this a worthy Calibre SH21, at its heart. addition to any Morgan owner’s watch collection. C1 Morgan 3 Wheeler Chronometer – Features and Technical

• Swiss made • Matte black dial with Old Radium Calibre SH21 hand-wound chronometer • In-house 27 jewel Calibre SH21 lume with small complication hand-wound chronometer with • Multi-faceted top-brushed and Case Marine-grade black DLC steel small second complication sandblasted steel hands Diameter 40.5mm 4 • 120 power reserve • Screw-in exhibition case back • Sandblasted black PVD finish to with engraved Morgan chassis Height 11.65mm movement with unique number and serial number Lug to lug 48.5mm skeletonised bridge • Italian hand-crafted Tiber vintage Weight 61g • Marine-grade black DLC steel case leather strap with whip-stitch, Water resistance 3 ATM (30 metres) • Push-down crown with sandblasted DLC dress clasp and Morgan logotype engraved CW motif Vibrations 28,800 per hour (4Hz) • Anti-reflective double curve top Timing tolerance -4/+6 per sapphire crystal Strap width 20mm C1 Morgan Classic Chronometer – Features and Technical

• Swiss made • Anti-reflective double curve top Calibre SH21 hand-wound chronometer • In-house 29 jewel Calibre SH21 sapphire crystal with wheel hand-wound chronometer with • Domed Opalin dial with domed Case 316L stainless steel date wheel and polished nickel indexes Diameter 40.5mm • 120 hour power reserve • Multi-faceted top-polished steel 5 • Colimaçoné finish to movement and blued hands Height 11.85mm with unique skeletonised bridge • Screw-in exhibition case back with Lug to lug 48.5mm and polished chamfers engraved Morgan chassis number Weight 59g • Polished surgical-grade stainless and serial number Water resistance 3 ATM (30 metres) steel case with brushed sides • Italian Piccari leather strap with • Push-down crown with Morgan polished dress clasp and engraved Vibrations 28,800 per hour (4Hz) logotype CW motif Timing tolerance -4/+6 seconds per day Strap width 20mm C1 Morgan Aero 8 Chronometer – Features and Technical

• Swiss made • Anti-reflective double curve top Calibre SH21 hand-wound chronometer with • In-house 31 jewel Calibre SH21 sapphire crystal power reserve and small second complication hand-wound chronometer with • Opalin dial with multi-layered Case 316L stainless steel small second complication azzuré subdials Diameter 40.5mm 6 • 120 hour power reserve with • Multi-faceted top-polished steel indicator complication hands Height 11.65mm • Sandblasted black PVD finish to • Screw-in exhibition case back with Lug to lug 48.5mm movement with unique skeletonised engraved Morgan chassis number Weight 60g bridge and polished chamfers and serial number Water resistance 3 ATM (30 metres) • Polished surgical-grade stainless • Perforated Italian Piccari leather steel case with brushed sides strap with polished dress clasp and Vibrations 28,800 per hour (4Hz) • Push-down crown with Morgan engraved CW motif Timing tolerance -4/+6 seconds per day logotype Strap width 20mm 7 How to operate your C1 Morgan Chronometer

Setting the time and date C1 Morgan 3 Wheeler/ Aero 8 Chronometer • The crown should sit flush to the case (position 1) in order to maintain water resistance. Position 1 is also for winding in power. Wind in a clockwise direction to re-power the watch. Your C1 8 Morgan 3 Wheeler/Aero 8 Chronometer has a maximum power reserve of 120 when fully wound. • For setting the time pull gently into position 2 and turn clockwise 1 2 1 2 to advance the time. For precise time setting it is recommended to pass beyond the desired and to set the hand backwards. • Push the crown back to position 1. How to operate your C1 Morgan Chronometer

C1 Morgan Classic Chronometer • Position 1 is for winding in power. Wind in a clockwise direction to re-power the watch. Your C1 Classic Morgan Chronometer has a 1 2 3 maximum power reserve of 120 hours when fully wound. 9 • For rapid date correction pull gently into position 2 and turn in an anti-clockwise direction. PLEASE NOTE: Date correction should not be carried out between 20.00 hr and 02.00 hr as the watch gearing will already be aligning itself to change the date. The crown should • For setting the time pull gently into position 3 and turn clockwise always be pushed in after adjustment, and it is best to do so from to advance the time. For precise time setting it is recommended to position 3 to avoid advancing beyond the desired date. pass beyond the desired minute and to set the hand backwards. • Push the crown back to position 1. The crown should sit flush to the case in order to maintain water resistance. How to operate your C1 Morgan Chronometer 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 10 our watches. We only use the finest 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 Pull the pin to the side to detach your strap. to the lug holes and click the strap into position. Repeat for the other side. 11 How to operate your C1 Morgan Chronometer

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 12 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 13 hose pipe usage those practising scuba-diving

5 ATM (50 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 14 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 generations. 60 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 , 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 to us for diagnosis and service checks, before processing a 3-4 years to keep it in peak condition and to maintain your repair under warranty. 60 month guarantee. If your watch develops an issue within 60 of despatch, we will first check its service history before Servicing and Repairs - the Christopher Ward way… progressing a repair. If you have not had your watch serviced at Our innovative approach to service and repair means that having the recommended interval, we will not cover the cost of the repair 15 your watch attended to doesn’t mean months of waiting followed under warranty, and will recommend a maintenance service in by an exorbitant bill. We have developed a quick, easy and addition to any repair 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

16 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

Customer Services UK: +44 (0)1628 763040 USA: 1.877.226.8224 [email protected] [email protected]

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