RESERVED NBW WH1472 C11 MSL Benz (02/2013)
RESERVED NBW WH1472 C11 MSL Benz (02/2013)
Christopher Ward C11 MSL Automatic
Introduction
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 one of the rarest. Celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Mercedes Benz Club, this watch incorporates the MBC crest within the dial and also engraved on the caseback. Originally a bespoke model only, it was made available to the general public in April 2012, it is a limited run of only 100. I’ve not seen one in all my years following CW come on the open market.
Warranty
It comes with a Ward Hoard six month warranty.
Condition
A totally original watch complete with box, manual and cleaning cloth that has had one owner from new.
It’s in beautiful condition - it’s clearly been well looked after all its life.
It’s working perfectly and keeping very good time at +3 spd on the timegrapher.
Strap options
It comes on its CW black motorsport strap in very good condition. Head only, discount of £50, or exchange for a modern CW leather strap at no cost change.
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.