2018 Christopher Ward C5 Malvern Slimline² Square Manual 37mm

Here we have a 2018 Christopher Ward C5 Malvern Slimline Auto, featuring a polished and brushed 37mm Square case that comfortably sits on your wrist, thanks to its short, rounded, stepped lugs. Its brushed and polished flanks lead to a lug-to-lug length of 44.5mm and a case thickness of just 8mm. On the right side, a coin-edged push/pull signed crown. A polished, smooth bezel encloses a sapphire crystal, AR-coated on the inside, above a striking sunburst blue dial. Slim, applied steel bezel indexes mark the hours, while facet-edged, diamond-polished nickel hands are complemented by a tapered, sweeping second hand. At 9 o’clock, the Christopher Ward motif is featured, and at 6 o’clock, the ‘Slimline²’ completes this sophisticated dress watch. On the reverse, a screwed-down exhibition case back is engraved with the details of the watch around its edge, featuring a Manually Wound ETA 7001 movement with 17 jewels and a beat rate of 21,600 beats per hour. This workhorse, ultra-slim 2.5mm movement has been in production since 1971. It comes paired with its 20mm Christopher Ward leather strap and signed folding buckle. This watch is sold with its Christopher Ward box and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its Christopher Ward box and paperwork. It comes paired with its 20mm Christopher Ward leather strap and signed folding buckle. The watch is from July 2018 and is in great, but worn, condition, as you can see from the photos. It comes with our 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty.

This is the Christopher Ward C5 Malvern Slimline² Square, and I have not had one of these pass my desk in many years. Back then, I considered keeping it and no surprise, I considered the same with this one here. Coming in a 37mm square case, it wears effortlessly on the wrist and is powered by the manually wound ETA calibre 7001, so an undeniable workhorse. I would not hesitate to add this to your collection today, as who knows how long it will be until another comes up for sale!

Reference : C05-37H3H1-S00W0-LTB
Movement : Manually Wound ETA 7001
Age : July 2018
Year : 2018
Case Size : 37mm
Case Thickness : 8mm
Lug to Lug : 44.5mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

In 2005, Mike France, Peter Ellis, and Christopher Ward embarked on a pioneering venture by founding the world’s first online-only watch brand. Their journey began in an unassuming setting—a converted chicken shed located on a picturesque farm in Berkshire, England. With a vision to revolutionise the watch industry, the trio launched two initial models: the C5 Malvern Automatic and the C3 Malvern Chronograph. Shortly after the brand's debut, a significant turning point came when Dave Malone, a lecturer from Tasmania with a passion for horology, spotted an advertisement featuring their watch powered by an ETA 2824–2 automatic movement. Intrigued by the product, Malone decided to purchase one with the intention of writing a critical review for Timezone.com, one of the world’s largest online watch forums. However, contrary to his original plan, Malone's review turned out to be incredibly favourable, declaring the watch to be the “best value mechanical watch in the world.” This affirmation was a game-changer for Christopher Ward, leading to a substantial surge in sales and solidifying the brand's reputation within the watch community. Recognising the potential for growth and the need for innovation, Christopher Ward sought to enhance their offerings. In 2008, after garnering significant acclaim from industry experts and collectors alike, the company began collaborating with Synergies Horlogères, a Swiss watchmaking firm based in Biel, Switzerland. Owned by Jörg Bader, Synergies Horlogères shared Christopher Ward’s vision for creating intricately designed movements and exceptional timepieces. The collaboration marked the beginning of a rigorous period of research, design, and development. After years of hard work, the fruits of their labour were revealed in 2014 with the introduction of their groundbreaking in-house movement, Calibre SH21. This remarkable achievement was not only notable for being a high-quality mechanical movement but also for being the first innovative and financially viable movement developed by a British watch brand in over half a century. The announcement sent ripples through the watch industry, further establishing Christopher Ward as a formidable player dedicated to redefining the standards of luxury and craftsmanship in horology.