2024 Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Auto Green 41mm

Here we have a 2024 Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Auto Green inspired by the early dive watches of the 1950s and the famous Blancpain 50 Fathoms; a 41mm stainless steel case curves over your wrist with tapered lugs, and a lug-to-lug length of 46mm and a case thickness of 12mm give the watch an impressive wrist presence. This striking Christopher Ward’s Light-catcher case features polished and brushed surfaces that transition with crisp edges. On the right side, a screw-down signed crown features a unidirectional bezel with deep knurling for extra grip, a curved sapphire green insert with Super-LumiNova Grade X1 BL lumed 60-minute numerals, and a domed sapphire crystal AR-coated above a matte green dial. An outer minute track features a disc and slender trapezoid indexes filled with Super-LumiNova Grade X1 lume for a vintage aesthetic. At 6 o’clock, a date window, diamond-polished hands filled with the identical Super-LumiNova Grade X1, are complemented by a lollipop trident counterweighted sweeping second hand. At 12 o’clock, we have the Christopher Ward motif; at 6 o’clock, an orange ‘Automatic’ and ‘200m/660ft’ are printed in white underneath, completing this dynamic sports watch. On the reverse, a screw-down exhibition case back engraved with the details of the watch around its edge, inside an automatic Sellita SW200-1, 26 jewels, beating at 28,800 beats per hour. It comes paired with its Christopher Ward 22mm rubber strap with a signed buckle, plus a still stickered 22mm brushed stainless steel bracelet secured by a signed push-button deployant clasp; all links are included, and it comes with a Christopher Ward presentation box and paperwork.

This watch is sold with its original Christopher Ward presentation box and paperwork. It comes paired with a 22mm Christopher Ward rubber strap and signed pin buckle, plus a still stickered 22mm brushed stainless steel bracelet secured by a signed push-button deployant clasp; all links are included. The watch is from January 2024 and is sold in worn condition, but overall, it is in fair condition, as you can see from the photographs. The watch comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

It is hard to beat Christopher Ward for their retail price, which is down to their business model of being direct to consumer and cutting out the middleman. I also believe they work on much smaller margins than most watch brands and instead focus on volume. With this in mind, when their watches become pre-owned, like this one, the value is undeniable and worth every penny. I wouldn't hesitate to add this to your collection, just be warned, once you have 1 Christopher Ward, it is a very quick journey to having 2 or more!

Reference : C65-41ADA2-S0VV0
Movement : Automatic Sellita SW200-1
Age : January 2024
Year : 2024
Case Size : 41mm
Case Thickness : 12mm
Lug to Lug : 46mm
Lugs : 22mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Stainless Steel
Warranty : 12-Months 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.