SOLD WH1122 - C9 SH21 5-Day COSC 40mm (05/2017)
SOLD WH1122 - C9 SH21 5-Day COSC 40mm (05/2017)
CHRISTOPHER WARD C9 5 DAY AUTOMATIC
Introduction
The C9 range has probably seen more innovations than any other Christopher Ward model: it was their first automatic chronograph, their first Jumping Hour, their first mono-pusher chronograph, their first power reserve display, first moonphase, first world-timer and in the case of the watch for sale here, the C9 5 Day was the first watch to use their now famous, in-house, SH21 COSC-certified movement. In case that’s new to you, the stand-out feature is its twin barrels providing 120 hours of power reserve, so you can leave it resting for several days after use and the time will still be right next time you pick it up!
The C9 Harrison was introduced as CW’s flagship Dress range in 2010 and was an active model until 2020, with the C9 AM GT Limited Edition being the last piece to use the C9 case (the C1 grand Malvern was the C9’s replacement).
While the C9 models date back to 2010, the 43mm C9 5 Day model wasn’t launched until mid 2014 and the 40mm model for sale here didn’t arrive until 2015. The original selling price was £1,350 on leather and £1,500 for the bracelet model. I believe this was the last watch to wear the CHR. WARD logo and it was retired in early 2017 (this being one of the last ones sold).
Until you’ve held one in your hand, felt its reassuringly sturdy weight (105g) and had a close look in the flesh, it’s hard to appreciate what a stunning watch this is. The huge sapphire exhibition case back gives the best possible way to showcase the masterpiece movement that drives those subtle polished hands.
You don’t often see the 40mm versions changing hands - I don’t know about volumes sold, but the 43mm seems far more common. With my (average) size wrists, this is a much better fit - and an absolute belter of a classically styled watch from CW with its own in-house movement.
Warranty
It comes with a Ward Hoard six month warranty.
Strap
Comes on an as new black leather strap with Bader clasp.
Condition
Offered in excellent condition with no issues of note - it’s lovely.
On the timegrapher it’s keeping great time at -4 sec per day.
Offered with inner and outer boxes, user book with Certificate of Authenticity and COSC Certificate.
Specifications
Case size: 40mm
Lug width: 20mm
Height: 13.45mm
Waterproof: 50m
Movement: Calibre SH21 Automatic Chronometer
Power reserve: 120h
User Manual
A PDF version of the owner’s handbook is available on the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw7d784d7b/pdfs/Dress/c9-5day_manual.pdf