C7 Rapide Chronograph Quartz - Watch Christopher Ward - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Watch
Brand	Christopher Ward
Model	C7 Rapide Chronograph Quartz
Movement	Swiss quartz Ronda 5021.D, 10 jewels
Functions	Hours, minutes, small seconds, date, chronograph (central stop seconds, 30-minute counter)
Case Material	316L stainless steel and aluminium
Bezel	Aluminium with 5-minute markers
Crystal	Anti-reflective flat sapphire
Crown	Screw-in
Caseback	Screw-down with engraved serial number
Diameter	42mm
Height	11.15mm
Weight	73g
Water Resistance	10 ATM (100 metres)
Accuracy	-10/+20 seconds per month
Lug-to-Lug	48.2mm
Strap Width	22mm
Strap	Leather with quick-release pins; integrated bracelet with micro adjustment available
Lume	SuperLuminova indexes
Dial Layout	Bi-compax with matte subdials
Guarantee	60-day free returns, 60-month movement guarantee
Service Interval	Every 3-4 years

Frequently Asked Questions - C7 Rapide Chronograph Quartz Christopher Ward

How do I set the time and date?

Unscrew the crown counterclockwise to position 2. Pull to position 3 to set the date by turning clockwise. Pull to position 4 to set the time; the second hand stops. For precise setting, pass beyond the desired minute and set backwards. Push crown back in and screw down. Note: Do not set the date between 20:00 and 24:00.

How do I use the chronograph?

Press pusher A to start timing. Press A again to stop. Read the two counters: central stop seconds and 30-minute counter. Press B to reset both hands to zero. To restart after a stop, press A again.

How do I adjust the chronograph hands to zero?

Pull crown to position 4. Press and hold pushers A and B simultaneously for at least 2 seconds until the center hand rotates 360°. To adjust seconds hand, press A (single step) or hold (continuous). To adjust minute counter, press B to switch, then use A. Return crown to position 2 and screw in.

What is the water resistance rating?

The watch is water resistant to 10 ATM (100 metres). Suitable for swimming and snorkeling but not for high-impact water sports or diving. Always ensure the crown is fully tightened before water exposure.

How do I change the strap?

Use the quick-release pins: locate the pin on the strap, pull it sideways to detach. To reattach, align the pins with the lug holes and push until it clicks into place.

How do I use the micro-adjustment on the integrated bracelet?

Press the buttons on the clasp to release, then pull open the clasp. There are five micro-adjustment positions, allowing up to 8.4mm extension. To extend, pull the lever and simultaneously pull the bracelet to the desired position. To shorten, push the bracelet back into the clasp.

What is the 60|60 guarantee?

Christopher Ward offers a 60-day free returns policy and a 60-month movement guarantee. You can return the watch within 60 days for a full refund if unworn and in perfect condition. The movement is guaranteed for 60 months against defects.

How often should I service my watch?

It is recommended to return your watch for service every 3-4 years to keep it in peak condition. The innovative service programme is quick and affordable.

Can I swim with this watch?

Yes, the watch is water resistant to 100 metres, making it suitable for swimming. However, avoid hot water, saunas, and sudden temperature changes. Ensure the crown is fully screwed down.

How do I unscrew the crown?

Turn the crown counterclockwise until it pops out to position 2. Do not force it. After adjustments, push the crown back in and turn clockwise until snug. Do not overtighten.

USER MANUAL C7 Rapide Chronograph Quartz Christopher Ward

Time on your side...

Your Christopher Ward watch has been designed and engineered by highly talented craftspeople to ensure not only accurate and precise timekeeping but also to bring a real pride of ownership that only items of the highest quality can ever hope to deliver.

You have made an investment, a good one, and the aim of this handbook is to help you make the most of that investment during what I hope will be a lifetime of ownership.

Christopher Ward

Contents

C7 Rapide Chronograph Quartz 2-3

Technical information 4-5

How to operate your C7 Rapide

Chronograph Quartz 6-14

Our watch care programme 15

Keeping in touch 16

C7 Rapide Chronograph Quartz

Perhaps the most crucial part of F1 – away from the sheer thrill of drivers duelling through a chicane, or attempting to overtake at speeds exceeding a none-too-terrifying 200mph – is precision. In a lifestyle where a second can prove crucial between standing on the podium or in the paddock, the C7 Rapide Chronograph Quartz embodies those values of accuracy through its Ronda 5021.D chronograph movement.

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For those who are more fixated by the glamour of race weekend, the Chronograph Quartz has been embellished with a new aesthetic exclusive to Christopher Ward. Motorsport watches need to be bold, legible, dynamic; the Quartz Chronograph manages each of those things, with our vision of an automotive watch mirroring the excitement of the industry that inspired it. Double height numerals at 12 o'clock, surrounded by indexes that emphasise depth and shadow across the dial, indicate the exact high-octane energy we set out to achieve.

And that's before any mention is made of the four-piece case, which is both our most complex construction and most expensive to produce. We worked closely with our case manufacturer to ensure that it could appear in the Quartz Chronograph in its full glory; the results are brilliantly powerful. Now to show it off during a day down at the track...

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Technical information

Features

• Swiss made
• 10 jewel quartz movement
• Hour, minute, small second, date, central stop second (1/1 sec), 30 minute counter

- 316L stainless steel and aluminium four-piece case

- Aluminium bezel with 5 minute markers

- SuperLuminova indexes

- Bi-compax dial layout with extra matte subdials

- Anti-reflective flat sapphire crystal

- Screw-in crown

- Deep-stamped screw-down backplate with unique engraved serial number

Technical

Diameter: 42mm
Height: 11.15mm
Weight: 73g
Calibre: Ronda 5021.D
Case: 316L stainless steel and aluminium
Water Resistance: 10 ATM (100 metres)
Timing tolerance: -10/+20 secs per month
Lug to lug: 48.2mm
Strap: 22mm

Setting the time and date

1. Crown screw-in position
2. Unscrewed position
3. Date setting
4. Time setting

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    A["Single object"] --> B["Arrow pointing downward"]
    B --> C["Arrow pointing right"]
    C --> D["Arrow pointing left"]

For a superior water resistance your crown is of the screw-in type. The crown should sit flush to the case (position 1) in order to maintain water resistance.

• First unscrew the crown anti-clockwise from the case to position 2.
• Pull gently into position 3. For rapid date correction, turn in a clockwise direction.
• Pull gently into position 4. This position is used for handsetting and stopping of the second hand. For precise time setting it is recommended to pass beyond the desired minute and to set the hand backwards.

PLEASE NOTE: Date correction should not be carried out between 20.00 hr and 24.00 hr as the watch gearing will already be aligning itself to change the date. The crown should always be pushed in after adjustment, and it is best to do so from position 3 to avoid advancing beyond the desired date.

You must always ensure the crown is fully tightened before any use in water.

Using the chronograph

Start Stop

Press push-button A to start timing.

PLEASE NOTE: Before starting the time, reset the chronograph hands to their original position. See the Reset section to set the counters to zero.

To stop the timing, press push-button A once more and read the 2 chronograph counters, for example: 2 hours / 10 mins / 8 seconds.

Restart/Stop Reset

To restart the timing, press push-button A again (timing is resumed).

To stop timing press push-button A and read the 2 chronograph counters: 3 hours / 20 mins / 20 seconds.

To reset the timing, press push-button B (The 2 chronograph hands will be reset to their zero positions).

Adjusting chronograph hands to zero position

Example: One or both chronograph hands are not in their correct zero position and have to be adjusted (e.g. following a battery change).

Pull out the crown to position 4 (both chronograph hands are in their correct or incorrect zero position).

Keep push-buttons A and B depressed simultaneously for at least 2 seconds (the centre stop-second rotates by 360°, corrective mode is activated).

Adjusting the second counter hand

Single step A 1 x short Continuous A long

Adjusting the minute counter

Press push-button B to change adjustment to the minute counter and then use push-button A to adjust. When correct, return the crown to position 2 and screw-in to position 1.

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Straps and bracelets

As you would expect, we place as much emphasis on the quality of our straps and bracelets as we do our watches. We only use the finest leathers for our straps. Similarly, we only use the finest metals in the construction of our bracelets, all of which are precision engineered for durability, efficiency and comfort.

The following guidelines explain how easy it is to use and adjust your Christopher Ward strap or bracelet.

Using the quick-release pins on your strap

1. Locate the quick-release pin on your strap. Pull the pin to the side to detach your strap.

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1. To reattach your strap, align the pins to the lug holes and click the strap into position. Repeat for the other side.

Integrated bracelet with micro adjustment

1. Press buttons to release.

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1. Pull open the clasp.

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1. There are five micro adjustment positions, which allows for a maximum extension of 8.4mm. To extend, pull the lever to unlock and simultaneously pull on the bracelet into the desired position.

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1. To shorten, simply push the bracelet back into the clasp.

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Water resistance

Although your watch has been through vigorous static pressure testing, it is worth remembering that there are many variables that can affect the water resistance of your watch.

For instance, 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.

For these reasons, the water resistance rating of your watch (as shown) should only ever be considered a guideline and we strongly recommend they are always adhered to.

1 ATM (10 metres)

Safe to wear your watch while washing your hands with tap water.

3 ATM (30 metres)

Washing your car and/or general hose pipe usage.

10 ATM (100 metres)

Water resistant to most household shower units.

15 ATM (150 metres)

Safe to use while snorkelling in open water.

30 ATM (300 metres)

Ideal for experienced divers and those practising scuba-diving.

60 ATM (600 metres)

Professional divers, experiencing prolonged exposure underwater.

100 ATM (1000 metres)

Professional deep sea diving.

Our watch care programme

Your watch is constructed from the finest components and materials available including one of Switzerland's finest mechanical movements. As with all watches of this quality, with the right care and attention, your new Christopher Ward watch has the potential to become an heirloom piece giving further joy to future generations. It's for this reason we have created our industry leading approach to after-sales care, starting with our famous 60|60 Guarantee which remains the most comprehensive guarantee in the world of watchmaking.

Visit our website for more details about our 60|60 Guarantee and Service and Repair Programme.

60|60 Guarantee

1. 60 Day free returns

Our success depends on you being completely happy with your new Christopher Ward watch. You have up to 60 days to return your watch, absolutely free of charge, and receive a replacement or full refund by return – so long as it has not been worn and is returned in perfect condition.

2. 60 Month movement guarantee

Your watch, at its heart, has a top quality precision engineered Swiss movement – so it's very unlikely to give you problems with the minimum amount of care and attention, including a regular service. We recommend you return your watch to us every 3/4 years for a service, so our expert technicians can keep your fine timepiece in peak condition.

Servicing and repairs...the Christopher Ward way...

Our innovative approach to servicing and repairing your Christopher Ward watch means that having your watch serviced or repaired doesn't mean months of waiting followed by an exorbitant bill – which is more or less the experience guaranteed by every other luxury watch brand. We have developed an easy, quick and affordable expert service and repairs programme that doesn't cost the earth and has your watch back where it belongs – on your wrist – in double-quick time.

Keeping in touch with Christopher Ward

From small beginnings just a few short years ago (our first workshop was actually a refurbished chicken shed!), Christopher Ward has won a worldwide following for his eponymous watch brand and can justifiably claim to manufacture the most affordable luxury watches in the world.

For many, the philosophy behind the brand, of trying to put luxury watches within the reach of everyone, is as attractive as the watches themselves, as is the very open approach of the business which means that Chris and the team spend a lot of time communicating personally with our customers – many of whom have become friends.

As the owner of a Christopher Ward watch, if ever you need to get hold of us we are at your service. We have listed some useful contact details on the back cover.

There is also always something new going on at our website at www.christopherward.co.uk and, if you haven't already discovered the independent forum dedicated to our brand at www.christopherwardforum.com we would recommend a visit. Informative and fun, it's a great place to hear the unexpurgated view of Christopher Ward.

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