Quick facts
Description
In 2008, Christopher Ward introduced the C8 Pilot Mk1, and with it a case design that would go on to underpin some of the brand’s most distinctive aviation watches. At 44mm, the C8 remains the largest case CW has ever produced. On paper that sounds enormous, but the reality has always been more nuanced. It’s still too large for me and my fairly modest wrists, but thanks to its relatively slim profile — just 9.7mm thick in Mk2 form — the C8 has never worn like CW’s biggest watch. In fact, a 42mm C60 at 15mm thick feels noticeably larger on the wrist than a 44mm C8 under 10mm. The C8 is wide rather than tall, and that difference in proportion is what makes it work better than the numbers suggest.
Introduced in August 2015, the C8 Flyer was offered in both 38mm and 44mm sizes and drew directly on Britain’s aviation history. The design is inspired by the Smiths cockpit clock used in Spitfire aircraft, with an emphasis on clarity and instrument style legibility. This example is the 44mm quartz version, which keeps the dial layout simple and dependable. The quartz movement reinforces the idea of the Flyer as a practical aviation watch rather than a showcase piece, making full use of the slim C8 case and its wide, flat proportions. It is the most straightforward expression of the C8 family, focused on ease of use and clear time reading above all else.
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Condition and performance
The watch is in excellent condition with only minor signs of careful use.
Supplied on an unworn CW Vintage oak leather strap.
Comes boxed with owner’s manual/certificate of authenticity and cleaning cloth.
Timegrapher: N/a as a quartz.
Strap options
Subject to availability, standard unworn CW straps comprise vintage oak leather, hybrid, rubber and tropic.
Please send us a message and we will adjust the price accordingly.
We also offer 10% off our straps and bracelets listed in Accessories purchased alongside a watch.
Simply add the accessory to your basket and use STRAP10 or BRAC10 at checkout.
Generally, we list all our bracelets on our Accessories page, but if you don’t see the bracelet for this specific watch, please ask.
Specifications
Questions
If you have any questions about this watch or strap options, or would like to reserve it, just get in touch. We’re specialists in Christopher Ward watches and are always happy to help.
Quick facts
Description
In 2008, Christopher Ward introduced the C8 Pilot Mk1, and with it a case design that would go on to underpin some of the brand’s most distinctive aviation watches. At 44mm, the C8 remains the largest case CW has ever produced. On paper that sounds enormous, but the reality has always been more nuanced. It’s still too large for me and my fairly modest wrists, but thanks to its relatively slim profile — just 9.7mm thick in Mk2 form — the C8 has never worn like CW’s biggest watch. In fact, a 42mm C60 at 15mm thick feels noticeably larger on the wrist than a 44mm C8 under 10mm. The C8 is wide rather than tall, and that difference in proportion is what makes it work better than the numbers suggest.
Introduced in August 2015, the C8 Flyer was offered in both 38mm and 44mm sizes and drew directly on Britain’s aviation history. The design is inspired by the Smiths cockpit clock used in Spitfire aircraft, with an emphasis on clarity and instrument style legibility. This example is the 44mm quartz version, which keeps the dial layout simple and dependable. The quartz movement reinforces the idea of the Flyer as a practical aviation watch rather than a showcase piece, making full use of the slim C8 case and its wide, flat proportions. It is the most straightforward expression of the C8 family, focused on ease of use and clear time reading above all else.
Learn more about CW’s models.
Condition and performance
The watch is in excellent condition with only minor signs of careful use.
Supplied on an unworn CW Vintage oak leather strap.
Comes boxed with owner’s manual/certificate of authenticity and cleaning cloth.
Timegrapher: N/a as a quartz.
Strap options
Subject to availability, standard unworn CW straps comprise vintage oak leather, hybrid, rubber and tropic.
Please send us a message and we will adjust the price accordingly.
We also offer 10% off our straps and bracelets listed in Accessories purchased alongside a watch.
Simply add the accessory to your basket and use STRAP10 or BRAC10 at checkout.
Generally, we list all our bracelets on our Accessories page, but if you don’t see the bracelet for this specific watch, please ask.
Specifications
Questions
If you have any questions about this watch or strap options, or would like to reserve it, just get in touch. We’re specialists in Christopher Ward watches and are always happy to help.
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