Quick facts
Reference: C70 Grand Prix series
Category: Motor sport
Size: Large
Movement: Quartz
Condition: Good
Ward Hoard warranty: Six months from date of purchase
CW warranty: Expires August 2027 (due to replacement movement fitted)
Buy it if you want: a collectible C70 with racing credentials
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.
Dating from January 2015, this bespoke C70-HRDC-KKK designed for the Historic Racing Drivers Club was the follow-up release to the C11 Chronograph version released in February 2012. This model was a 500 piece Limited Edition. This model originally coded as C70-HRDC-KKK was re-released to the public in August 2015 with a slightly different code of C70-42-Q-SKK-HRDC-B. This is one of the later public releases.
Learn more about CW’s models.
Condition and performance
The watch is in good condition with clear signs of regular wear. It’s just been back to CW to have a new movement so is in perfect mechanical working order.
Supplied on a brand new CW black hybrid strap.
Comes boxed with owner’s manual/certificate of authenticity and covering letter.
Timegrapher: N/a - quartz.
Strap options
Subject to availability, standard unworn CW straps comprise vintage oak leather, hybrid, rubber and tropic. NOTE the first picture is a library picture showing the watch on a black leather strap - it comes on a black hybrid strap as shown in the rest of the photographs.
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
Reference: C70 Grand Prix series
Category: Motor sport
Size: Large
Movement: Quartz
Condition: Good
Ward Hoard warranty: Six months from date of purchase
CW warranty: Expires August 2027 (due to replacement movement fitted)
Buy it if you want: a collectible C70 with racing credentials
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.
Dating from January 2015, this bespoke C70-HRDC-KKK designed for the Historic Racing Drivers Club was the follow-up release to the C11 Chronograph version released in February 2012. This model was a 500 piece Limited Edition. This model originally coded as C70-HRDC-KKK was re-released to the public in August 2015 with a slightly different code of C70-42-Q-SKK-HRDC-B. This is one of the later public releases.
Learn more about CW’s models.
Condition and performance
The watch is in good condition with clear signs of regular wear. It’s just been back to CW to have a new movement so is in perfect mechanical working order.
Supplied on a brand new CW black hybrid strap.
Comes boxed with owner’s manual/certificate of authenticity and covering letter.
Timegrapher: N/a - quartz.
Strap options
Subject to availability, standard unworn CW straps comprise vintage oak leather, hybrid, rubber and tropic. NOTE the first picture is a library picture showing the watch on a black leather strap - it comes on a black hybrid strap as shown in the rest of the photographs.
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.
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