WH1843U C1 Grand Malvern 5 day automatic (12/2017)

£1,295.00

Quick facts

Description

Five‑day movements tend to appeal to people who like the idea of mechanical substance without the need to interact with it constantly. Wind it, wear it, take it off for a long weekend and it is still ticking away when you come back. There is something reassuring about that level of autonomy, especially in a dress watch, where convenience and refinement matter just as much as mechanical interest.

The C1 Grand Malvern 5 Day Automatic presents this idea in a clean and straightforward form. Launched in August 2018, it sits neatly within the Grand Malvern range, sharing the same classical proportions and restrained design language. The dial is simple and balanced, with applied markers, a date window at three o’clock and nothing that feels unnecessary. At 40.5mm in diameter the case has enough presence to feel substantial without straying into statement territory, and the overall look remains firmly traditional rather than overtly modern. Inside is the SH21/ADZ calibre, an automatic in‑house movement offering a full 120 hours of power reserve when fully wound.

As with other SH21‑based watches, it is COSC‑certified and visible through a sapphire case back, underlining the emphasis on mechanical credibility rather than novelty. Without the added visual cues of a power reserve or complication, the 5 Day Automatic is arguably the purest expression of the Grand Malvern concept: a classically styled dress watch built around serious in‑house engineering and designed to be worn regularly rather than fussed over.

Learn more about CW’s models.

Condition and performance

The watch is in very good condition with visible but light signs of wear.

  • Case: Clean with light marks only

  • Bezel: No noticeable marks or scratches

  • Crystal: Clear, no marks

Supplied on a CW premium leather strap with bader in excellent condition.

Comes boxed with owner’s manual/certificate of authenticity, covering letter, COSC certificate and cleaning cloth.

Timegrapher: Approximately +13 seconds per day.

Strap options

  • Head only: £80 reduction

  • Replacement of existing strap for a standard unworn CW strap: No cost change

  • Additional standard unworn CW strap: £50 increase

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

  • Case size: 40.5mm

  • Lug to lug: 48.6mm

  • Lug width: 20mm

  • Height: 12.8mm

  • Movement: CW SH21/ADC automatic

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

Five‑day movements tend to appeal to people who like the idea of mechanical substance without the need to interact with it constantly. Wind it, wear it, take it off for a long weekend and it is still ticking away when you come back. There is something reassuring about that level of autonomy, especially in a dress watch, where convenience and refinement matter just as much as mechanical interest.

The C1 Grand Malvern 5 Day Automatic presents this idea in a clean and straightforward form. Launched in August 2018, it sits neatly within the Grand Malvern range, sharing the same classical proportions and restrained design language. The dial is simple and balanced, with applied markers, a date window at three o’clock and nothing that feels unnecessary. At 40.5mm in diameter the case has enough presence to feel substantial without straying into statement territory, and the overall look remains firmly traditional rather than overtly modern. Inside is the SH21/ADZ calibre, an automatic in‑house movement offering a full 120 hours of power reserve when fully wound.

As with other SH21‑based watches, it is COSC‑certified and visible through a sapphire case back, underlining the emphasis on mechanical credibility rather than novelty. Without the added visual cues of a power reserve or complication, the 5 Day Automatic is arguably the purest expression of the Grand Malvern concept: a classically styled dress watch built around serious in‑house engineering and designed to be worn regularly rather than fussed over.

Learn more about CW’s models.

Condition and performance

The watch is in very good condition with visible but light signs of wear.

  • Case: Clean with light marks only

  • Bezel: No noticeable marks or scratches

  • Crystal: Clear, no marks

Supplied on a CW premium leather strap with bader in excellent condition.

Comes boxed with owner’s manual/certificate of authenticity, covering letter, COSC certificate and cleaning cloth.

Timegrapher: Approximately +13 seconds per day.

Strap options

  • Head only: £80 reduction

  • Replacement of existing strap for a standard unworn CW strap: No cost change

  • Additional standard unworn CW strap: £50 increase

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

  • Case size: 40.5mm

  • Lug to lug: 48.6mm

  • Lug width: 20mm

  • Height: 12.8mm

  • Movement: CW SH21/ADC automatic

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.