Quick facts
Description
The C1000 range marked Christopher Ward’s first real push beyond the sub‑£1,000 comfort zone and into genuinely high‑spec territory. Introduced in the early 2010s, it sat above the established Malvern and Trident lines and was intended as a platform to showcase what CW could do with advanced materials and more complex construction. Where the C11 explored professional use cases through depth ratings and internal bezels, the C1000 was about material innovation, strength to weight gains and pushing perceived value well beyond expectations for the price.
The C1000 Typhoon is an aviation‑led chronograph inspired by the Eurofighter Typhoon. It was CW’s first (and only) ceramic‑cased watch, using a black ceramic outer shell built around a titanium sub‑frame. This construction brought real advantages: scratch resistance, reduced weight and a very different wearing experience to steel or titanium alone. At the time, ceramic cases were still the preserve of far more expensive brands, which made the C1000 feel like a statement of intent rather than a simple range extension.
At 42mm wide and around 15mm thick, the C1000 isn’t a small watch - yet it wears much smaller than its numbers would suggest. The matt black ceramic case gives it strong visual presence without the shine or bulk that often comes with steel chronographs of similar dimensions. Power comes from a modified Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph movement.
Learn more about CW’s models.
Condition and performance
The watch is in excellent condition - no issues identified.
Supplied on a CW leather strap in very good condition.
Comes boxed (with some scratches on box exterior) with owner’s manual/certificate of authenticity and covering letter.
Timegrapher: Approximately -3 seconds per day.
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
The C1000 range marked Christopher Ward’s first real push beyond the sub‑£1,000 comfort zone and into genuinely high‑spec territory. Introduced in the early 2010s, it sat above the established Malvern and Trident lines and was intended as a platform to showcase what CW could do with advanced materials and more complex construction. Where the C11 explored professional use cases through depth ratings and internal bezels, the C1000 was about material innovation, strength to weight gains and pushing perceived value well beyond expectations for the price.
The C1000 Typhoon is an aviation‑led chronograph inspired by the Eurofighter Typhoon. It was CW’s first (and only) ceramic‑cased watch, using a black ceramic outer shell built around a titanium sub‑frame. This construction brought real advantages: scratch resistance, reduced weight and a very different wearing experience to steel or titanium alone. At the time, ceramic cases were still the preserve of far more expensive brands, which made the C1000 feel like a statement of intent rather than a simple range extension.
At 42mm wide and around 15mm thick, the C1000 isn’t a small watch - yet it wears much smaller than its numbers would suggest. The matt black ceramic case gives it strong visual presence without the shine or bulk that often comes with steel chronographs of similar dimensions. Power comes from a modified Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph movement.
Learn more about CW’s models.
Condition and performance
The watch is in excellent condition - no issues identified.
Supplied on a CW leather strap in very good condition.
Comes boxed (with some scratches on box exterior) with owner’s manual/certificate of authenticity and covering letter.
Timegrapher: Approximately -3 seconds per day.
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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