SOLD WH1063 C70 VW4 Vanwall COSC Limited Edition New Old Stock (Undated)
SOLD WH1063 C70 VW4 Vanwall COSC Limited Edition New Old Stock (Undated)
Christopher Ward C70 VW4 Chronometer Chronograph Limited Edition
Introduction
In 2013 Christopher Ward launched the 1957 piece C70 VW4 COSCs to celebrate the 1957 victory at Aintree of the Vanwall VW4 racing car. Driven by Tony Brooks and Stirling Moss, it was the first time a World Championship Grand Prix race had been won in Britain by a British car, driven by British drivers.
The '20' at 12 o'clock pays homage to the race number on Brooks and Moss' car at the time.
It’s powered by the remarkably accurate and COSC certified ETA 251.233 calibre.
Warranty
It comes with a Ward Hoard six month warranty.
Strap
Its original strap is in unworn and just has a couple of light marks from storage.
Condition
If you’re familiar with C70s, you’ll know their exposed aluminium bezel has a reputation for getting fairly easily marked - with daily worn examples looking like they’ve spent more time in a cement mixer than on a wrist!
This example has been in storage since it was made and is perfect - you won’t find better.
No papers, but it comes in the latest CW mini-bamboo box.
A wonderful condition, collector’s item for this very special LE model.
Specifications
Case size: 42mm
Lug width: 22mm
Height: 10.7mm
Waterproof: 100m
Movement: ETA 251.233 COSC quartz
User Manual
A PDF version on the owner’s handbook is available on the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dwda20ce4b/pdfs/Motorsport/c70vw4_manual.pdf
Final Notes
Note the first pic is a library shot, the rest all show the actual watch and package.