British luxury watch brand Christopher Ward has launched a stunning golden quartet of models in the flagship C9 Dress range with gold detailing added to create luxurious new adaptations of four of the brand’s classic C9 models: the C9 5 Day Automatic Limited Edition – 18ct Gold Bezel, C9 Jumping Hour Mk3 Limited Edition – 18ct Gold Bezel, C9 Big Day Date Limited Edition – 18ct Gold Bezel, C9 Single Pusher Chronograph Limited Edition – 18ct Gold Bezel.
Each of the four models is presented with an 18 carat solid gold bezel and gold dial accents in a limited edition of just 50 pieces, combining some of Christopher Ward’s most accomplished movements with classic gold tones in a sophisticated expression of the brand’s quintessential English character.
C9 5 Day Automatic Limited Edition – 18ct Gold Bezel
As the first watch (July 2014) to house Christopher Ward’s revolutionary in-house mechanism, Calibre SH21, the C9 5 Day Automatic offers the understated English design elegance of the C9 aesthetic that has become a signature look for Christopher Ward. A year on from its stunning launch that style is given a new golden expression with the introduction of the 18 carat solid gold bezel and golden dial accents behind which beats a 120-hour power reserve driven by Johannes Jahnke’s twin barrel construction in a series connection, blending power and accuracy with style and sophistication.
The C9 5 Day Automatic 18ct Gold Bezel is available as a Limited Edition of just 50 pieces worldwide at £2,175 with Italian leather strap; £2,275 with fully integrated stainless steel bracelet with butterfly opening.
Technical details
Model: C9 5 Day Automatic Limited Edition – 18ct Gold Bezel
Special limited edition of 50 pieces
Movement
In-house Calibre SH21 automatic movement (100% Swiss made) by Johannes Jahnke
COSC certified chronometer
Twin barrel construction in a series connection
120-hour power reserve
31 jewels
Vibrations: 28.800 vph
Date display at 3 o’clock
Full tungsten automatic rotor with ball bearings
Continuous central second
Stop-second hacking mechanism
Dial
Optic white one-piece metal dial with raised PVD gold indexes and PVD gold hands
Case
Hand finished, surgical grade, stainless steel case and crown
18ct solid gold bezel
Diameter: 43mm
Height: 13.45mm
Museum-grade sapphire crystal with AR08 anti-reflective coating
Screw-down transparent case back with full diameter AR08 anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Water resistance: 5 bar
Strap
Embossed alligator pattern Italian leather strap with Bader Deployment or Fully integrated stainless steel bracelet with butterfly opening
Strap width: 22mm
Strap length: 110mm x 90mm
Packaging
Luxury presentation case and owner’s handbook
C9 Jumping Hour Mk3 Limited Edition – 18ct Gold Bezel
Johannes Jahnke’s brilliant jumping hour modification of the ETA 2824-2 automatic movement is presented in a new golden expression of the definitive design of the Mark 3 version.
Arabic numerals are introduced in the gold-accented hour change aperture, enhancing the jumping hour complication with an even stronger visual presence. The fluency of the design is further expressed by the simple, beautifully-crafted engineering of the rest of the dial, with its 18 carat solid gold bezel and the perfect proportions of the case, horns and crown.
As always with Christopher Ward, with style comes substance; Calibre JJ01 beats beneath the dial and is visible through the exhibition case-back, the movement that Johannes Jahnke has continued to refine to make it, arguably, the most precise jumping hour mechanism the world has ever known.
The C9 Jumping Hour Mk3 18ct Gold Bezel is available as a Limited Edition of just 50 pieces worldwide: £1,795 with Italian leather strap; £1,895 with fully integrated stainless steel bracelet with butterfly opening.
Technical details
Model: C9 Jumping Hour Mk3 Limited Edition – 18ct Gold Bezel
Special limited edition of 50 pieces
Movement
JJ01 Jumping Hour modification- Bespoke ETA 2824-2 Jumping Hour automatic modification by Johannes Jahnke
38 hour power reserve
Personally assembled by Master Watchmaker Johannes and his team
Timing tolerance: +20/-10 seconds per day
Case
Hand-finished, surgical grade, stainless steel case and crown
18 carat solid gold bezel
Diameter: 43mm
Height 13.3mm
Case weight: 84g
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Screw-down transparent case back with anti-reflective mineral crystal| Individually engraved limited edition serial number
Water Resistance: 5 bar
Dial
Optic white one-piece metal dial
Strap
Embossed alligator pattern Italian leather strap with Bader deployment or fully integrated stainless steel bracelet with butterfly opening
Strap width: 22mm
Strap length 110mm x 90mm
Packaging
Personalised authenticity certificate signed by Johannes Jahnke
Luxury presentation case and owner’s handbook
C9 Big Day Date Limited Edition – 18ct Gold Bezel
Simple yet complex, the C9 Big Day-Date is a classic example of form and function in perfect harmony. The form, with its beautifully clean lines and easy readability, has an elegant timelessness, creating a new perspective of the brand’s much-praised C9 aesthetic. The arrival of this new model with 18 carat solid gold bezel and golden accents to the white dial is augmented by the strength of function provided by ETA’s superb 2836-2 or Sellita’s SW200 automatic movement via a clever piece of modification by Johannes Jahnke to create the characterful large day-date complication.
As the entry point to Christopher Ward’s premium C9 watch collection, the C9 Big Day-Date offers a radical value proposition for a watch of such quality, beauty and innovation.
The C9 Big Day Date 18ct Gold Bezel is available as a Limited Edition of just 50 pieces worldwide: £1,495 with Italian leather strap; £1,595 withfully integrated stainless steel bracelet with butterfly opening.
Technical details
Model: C9 Big Day Date Limited Edition – 18ct Gold Bezel
Special limited edition of 50 pieces, Swiss made
Movement
Self-winding automatic movement Calibre: ETA 2836-2 / Sellita SW220 (Modified)
Big Day-Date complication by Johannes Jahnke
Case
Hand polished surgical grade stainless steel case
Diameter: 43mm
Height: 12.3mm
18 carat solid gold bezel
5 atm water resistance
Unique engraved individual serial number
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Transparent case back
Dial
Optic white one-piece metal dial
Strap
Italian leather strap with Bader deployment or fully integrated stainless steel bracelet with butterfly opening
Strap width: 22mm
Packaging
Beautiful presentation case and owner’s handbook
C900 Single Pusher Chronograph Limited Edition – 18ct Gold Bezel
The C900 Single Pusher Chronograph, originally launched in 2012, is unquestionably Christopher Ward’s most complicated watch to date, bringing an entirely new level of sophistication accessible to more people than ever before. The ingenious sophistication of the JJ02 movement is now augmented with an 18 carat solid gold bezel and gold dial accents, ensuring its continued status as one of the most sophisticated watches ever produced by the brand and delivering a unique amalgamation of craftsmanship, aesthetics and value.
The C900 Single Pusher 18ct Gold Bezel is offered in a limited edition of just 50 pieces worldwide: £2,995 with Italian leather strap; £3,095 with fully integrated stainless steel bracelet with butterfly opening.
Technical details
Model: C900 Single Pusher Chronograph Limited Edition – 18ct Gold Bezel
Special limited edition of 50 pieces|18 carat solid gold bezel
Movement
Calibre: JJ02, hand-wound chronograph – Bespoke Unitas 6497 hand-wound mechanical chronograph by Johannes Jahnke with Jean Fillon
40 hour power reserve
Vibrations: 18,000 vph
Continuous seconds and 30 minute totaliser sub-dials operated through central crown function
Personally assembled by master watchmaker, Johannes Jahnke
Case
Hand-finished, surgical grade, stainless steel case and crown
Diameter: 43mm
Height: 15.9mm
Museum-grade sapphire crystal with AR08 coating
Screw-down transparent case back with full diameter anti-reflective crystal
Serial number engraved on both case and movement
Water resistance: 5 atm/50 metres
Dial
Optic white one-piece 3-9 bi-compax dial
Strap
Italian leather strap with Bader deployment or fully integrated 316L stainless steel bracelet with butterfly opening
Packaging
Personalised authenticity certificate signed by Johannes Jahnke
Deluxe presentation case and owner’s handbook
