WH1322 C5 Malvern Automatic 39mm Mk2 (Undated)
WH1322 C5 Malvern Automatic 39mm Mk2 (Undated)
CHRISTOPHER WARD C5 MALVERN AUTOMATIC MKII
Introduction
For sale here is a C5 Malvern Automatic MkII. The Mk1 version was launched in 2005 (at a cost of just £199 on a leather strap 😮!) alongside its C3 Chronograph brother, as CW’s first two watches. This is the model 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.
We’re used to new models, revisions and special editions coming and going like busses 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 this upgraded Mk2 version in 2012.
This particular watch is a MkII and was sold in January 2017, a full 12 years after the Mk1 was launched!
Strap
It comes on an aftermarket leather strap (unworn). As it has a 18mm lug width, I don’t have too many alternatives, but please ask and I’ll see what I can do.
Condition
Very good used condition, nothing of note to draw your attention to.
Keeping very good time as shown on the timegrapher.
Warranty
It comes with a Ward Hoard six month warranty.
Specifications
Case size: 39mm
Lug width: 18mm
Height: 10.4mm
Movement: Sellita SW200-1
Final Notes
The first photo is a library shot, the rest all show the actual watch and package.