WH1860A C70 GP Great Britain Brooklands (undated)

£495.00

Quick facts

Description

Launched in 2009, the C70 is one of the most important and, today, most collectable motorsport watches Christopher Ward has produced. It was the line that established CW’s early reputation for bold design, historical storytelling and disruptive value, and proved the brand could build a cult following well beyond dive watches.

The range debuted as the C70 Grand Prix series, a set of six 500‑piece limited editions, each dedicated to a landmark early Grand Prix race. Powered by ETA quartz chronograph movements, these original models remain the purest expression of the C70 idea. From 2011, the line expanded beyond Grand Prix racing into rallying, aviation‑linked military editions and British motorsport specials, growing into a broad platform that became a cornerstone of CW’s catalogue.

One of the original 6 GP LEs, the C70GB is also known as the “Brooklands”. Wearing the famous British Racing Green livery, the watch commemorates the first British Grand Prix organised by Henry Segrave at the Brooklands course in Surrey in 1926.

Segrave is considered to be one of the most important pioneers of motor racing in Britain, having won the 1923 French Grand Prix. The race at Brooklands was won by the French team of Louis Wagner and Robert Sénéchal initial in the Delage 155B.

Learn more about CW’s models.

Condition and performance

The watch is in excellent condition with only light signs of wear.

  • Case: Light marks and scuffs visible

  • Bezel: Light scratches and marks visible

  • Crystal: Clear, no marks

Supplied on its original CW leather strap that were custom made for this model. It is brilliant condition with loads of life left in it.

Comes boxed (showing signs of deterioration) but without papers.

Timegrapher: N/a - quartz.

Strap options

  • Head only: £50 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: 42mm

  • Lug to lug: 48.7mm

  • Lug width: 22mm

  • Height: 10.7mm

  • Movement: ETA 251.272

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

Launched in 2009, the C70 is one of the most important and, today, most collectable motorsport watches Christopher Ward has produced. It was the line that established CW’s early reputation for bold design, historical storytelling and disruptive value, and proved the brand could build a cult following well beyond dive watches.

The range debuted as the C70 Grand Prix series, a set of six 500‑piece limited editions, each dedicated to a landmark early Grand Prix race. Powered by ETA quartz chronograph movements, these original models remain the purest expression of the C70 idea. From 2011, the line expanded beyond Grand Prix racing into rallying, aviation‑linked military editions and British motorsport specials, growing into a broad platform that became a cornerstone of CW’s catalogue.

One of the original 6 GP LEs, the C70GB is also known as the “Brooklands”. Wearing the famous British Racing Green livery, the watch commemorates the first British Grand Prix organised by Henry Segrave at the Brooklands course in Surrey in 1926.

Segrave is considered to be one of the most important pioneers of motor racing in Britain, having won the 1923 French Grand Prix. The race at Brooklands was won by the French team of Louis Wagner and Robert Sénéchal initial in the Delage 155B.

Learn more about CW’s models.

Condition and performance

The watch is in excellent condition with only light signs of wear.

  • Case: Light marks and scuffs visible

  • Bezel: Light scratches and marks visible

  • Crystal: Clear, no marks

Supplied on its original CW leather strap that were custom made for this model. It is brilliant condition with loads of life left in it.

Comes boxed (showing signs of deterioration) but without papers.

Timegrapher: N/a - quartz.

Strap options

  • Head only: £50 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: 42mm

  • Lug to lug: 48.7mm

  • Lug width: 22mm

  • Height: 10.7mm

  • Movement: ETA 251.272

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.