SOLD WH905 C5 Malvern Automatic 38mm Mk1 (Undated)
SOLD WH905 C5 Malvern Automatic 38mm Mk1 (Undated)
CHRISTOPHER WARD C5 MALVERN AUTOMATIC MKI
Introduction
This is the watch. This is the one that put Christopher Ward on the map. Without this watch (and Dave Malone’s timezone.com review) things might have been very different for CW - and not necessarily in a good way! You can read the story in Mike France’s own words here.
The C5 Malvern Automatic was the first watch sold by Christopher Ward in June 2005. This is the Mk 1 version, which has a two-piece dial and a sapphire case back, and measures 38mm in diameter. Originally test marketed at £99 (approx. $175)!
We’re used to new models, revisions and special editions coming and going like buses these days, so it’s kind of hard to believe that this C5 Mk1 remained on sale for a full seven years before it was eventually replaced by the Mk2 version in 2012 - by which time the cost of the bracelet model had increased to £400.
Condition
It is offered in good, used condition - it could be 20 years old!
Offered in a non original box, no papers.
Fitted with a brand new aftermarket strap.
Keeping brilliant time at +1 spd. A real collectors’ piece.
Specifications
Case size: 38mm
Lug width: 18mm
Height: 10.8mm
Waterproof: 50m
Movement: ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200-1
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/dw14bedcc6/pdfs/Dress/c5auto_manual.pdf
Final Notes
The first photo is a library shot, the rest all show the actual watch and package.