SOLD WH1149 C11 MSL Auto (05/2014)
SOLD WH1149 C11 MSL Auto (05/2014)
Christopher Ward C11 MSL Automatic
The C11 was Christopher Ward’s second square watch, following in the footsteps of 2008’s C13/C15 Henley models - C13 being the quartz model and C15 being the auto. Rather than being designed as dress watches like the C13/15, the C11 came in aviation, dive and even motorsport styles.
The aviation style C11 MSL (mean sea level) first surfaced in 2011 with the PVD-coated-case ‘black manta’, with its white markers and original CW logo. In 2012, at the same time as the CHR. WARD logo’s introduction, the C11 range exploded with silver and black case MSLs, Vintage marker MSLs, a quartz chronograph and the popular C11 Makaira dive range.
The watch in this listing is a DLC-cased, vintage marker, self-winding automatic model. This model was retired in 2015.
Warranty
It comes with a six month Ward Hoard warranty (extendable for an additional cost)..
Condition
Keeping very good time on the timegrapher at +1 seconds per day.
The case in fabulous condition. The DLC ones tend to show their battle scars more than their stainless contemporaries but this one is lovely. Nothing of any note at all. I bought it from its original owner who has clearly looked after it very well. The plastic sticker on the back is still intact.
Comes boxed with owner’s manual/certificate of authenticity and cleaning cloth. Even has the original cardboard outer box!.
Strap options
It comes on its original CW aviation leather strap that suits it really well. Used, but plenty of life left in it.
Other options:
1) Exchange for a brand new CW leather, hybrid, tropic or tide +£25
2) Head only discount of £20
Specifications
Case size: 42mm
Lug width: 22mm
Height: 10.8mm
Waterproof: 50m
Movement: ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200-1 automatic
User Manual
A PDF version of the owner’s manual is available on the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw7acbc0b2/pdfs/Aviation/c11_manual.pdf
Final Notes
Having followed CW for many years, I’ve observed a few of instances of crowns being pulled out/off on C11s. This one shows no signs of any issues (it feels perfect), but I still advise taking extra care when pulling the crown out to the time-adjusting position three.