WH1552 C11 MSL Automatic (03/2012)
WH1552 C11 MSL Automatic (03/2012)
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, standard marker, self-winding automatic model.
Condition
Good used condition. Boxed with owner’s manual and coering letter. Box showing some deterioration (cushion flaking). Keeping perfect time on the timegrapher.
Strap options
It comes on a CW old style aviation strap in good, used condition. Head only, discount of £30, or exchange for a modern CW leather strap for +£20. If you’d like one of the Aviation straps featured in my straps section, please ask and I sort a discounted price for you.
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.