Christopher Ward C8 Power Reserve Chronometer

The C8 Power Reserve was the first aviation style watch to be fitted with CW’s famous SH21 movement with its 120 hour power reserve. In the case of this watch, it’s the hand-wound SH21 with power reserve and small seconds sub dials - about as good as they come!

As with all SH21-powered watches, it’s a COSC certified Chronometer.

It’s a pretty large watch at 44mm, but thanks to being a hand crank, it stands at just 11mm tall and sits surprisingly well, even on small-medium wrists. The lack of rotor also means you get the best possible view of that stunning SH21 engineering through the huge exhibition case back.

It was launched in August 2016 and was officially retired in 2019, so most C8 PRs are dated between 2016-2019, however a few did briefly surface in 2020 and 2021, so if you have one of those, you’re one of a lucky few.

For sale here is the less common steel finish version.

It’s an August 2019 watch, so the movement warranty is valid to August 2023, or August 2024 if serviced by CW between 36-48 months old.

Condition

It’s in fantastic, nearly new condition with no obvious mark that I can see, however being a used watch, you may find signs of use under magnified inspection.

The strap only has light creases indicating very occasional use.

Supplied as a ‘full set’ including original box, owner’s book, warranty card, COSC certificate and unused polishing cloth.

Specifications

• Case size: 44mm

• Lug width: 22mm

• Height: 11mm

• Waterproof: 50m

• Movement: Calibre SH21 hand-wound automatic

• Power reserve: 120h

User Manual

A PDF version of the owner’s handbook is available on the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dwa910e1cb/pdfs/Aviation/c8_power_reserve_manual.pdf

Final Notes

• The first three images are library photos. The others all show the actual watch and package.