CHRISTOPHER WARD C1 GRAND MALVERN MOONPHASE

The C1 Grand Malvern Moonphase was introduced in 2017 as the sleeker and more stylish replacement for the more slab-sided C9 Moonphase.

It features an ETA 2836 automatic movement which has been modified by Johannes Jahnke, Christopher Ward’s former master watchmaker, who now works as director of development at movement manufacturer, Sellita. JJ Created his ‘JJ04’ module which adds the moonphase complication. You can read more about them here and here on the CW website.

It was retired in 2020, but when it was available the cost was £1,400.

The watch for sale here is the ‘midnight blue’ model, which can look black in some lights (including the LEDs I used for photographing my watches), but it’s more blue when the sun hits it.

This is an archive find watch dating from Jan 2021, so it’s one of the very last that CW sold.

Condition:
I bought this watch direct from Christopher Ward as being in ‘nearly new’ condition. However, having given in a close inspection, I can’t find any signs of use or wear. The watch appears to be in pristine, brand new condition.

It’s fitted with a brand new CW shell cordovan strap on a Bader deployant clasp - these straps are available from CW at a cost of £115.

It’s a Jan 2021 watch, so the transferable movement warranty is valid until Jan 2026 if serviced by CW between years 3 and 4, or Jan 2025 without that service.

Offered as a ‘full set’ in the original CW bamboo case including user book, warranty card and unused polishing cloth.

Specs:

• Diameter: 40.5mm

• Height: 12.35mm

• Movement: ETA 2836 with JJ04 module

• Water resistance: 30m

• Strap: 20mm

Owner’s Book:
A PDF version of the owner manual is available on the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dwc0eea833/pdfs/Dress/c1_grand_malvern_moonphase.pdf

Final Notes:
The first three pictures are library photos, the rest show the actual watch and package.