Showing posts with label Christopher Ward Review. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christopher Ward Review. Show all posts

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Christopher Ward C9 Harrison Jumping Hour - some details

As we are nearly through the second week, it seemed like a good time to give (as they say in dragnet) just the facts - and some better pictures!

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Features
  1. > ETA 2824-2 with modified
    Jumping Hour
    Complication JJ001
  2. > Swiss-made
  3. > Limited Edition of 200 pieces
  4. > 25 jewels
  5. > Automatic
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  1. > Galvanic guilloche dial with JH aperture
  2. > 43mm hand-finished case


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    1. > Louisiana alligator strap
    2. > Deployment clasp
    3. > Exhibition window
    1. > Diameter: 43mm
    2. > Height: 13mm
    3. > Weight: 103g
    4. > Calibre: ETA 2824-2 - Mod - JJ01
    5. > Strap: Leather

  1. Oh, and we are still running very, very well.  I got a chance to have a watchmaker put it through its paces on the timer -
  2. + 6 seconds.  Not too shabby!


    1. > Vibrations: 28,800 per hour

Monday, December 19, 2011

Christopher Ward - finishing work

Having worn a Christopher Ward watch in a previous 15 day review, I can say that it was a pretty-well finished watch, and represented fair value for the money.

The Harrison Jumping Hour is of a completely different class!  The finishing work on this is on a par with anything I have seen (and worn) recently.  Everything, smooth, polished and shiny! And no sharp edges or spots.

From the back laser etching, to the detail on the rotor, the attention paid to each detail is really evident.
In a time where nearly everyone is using a display back, but almost nobody takes the time to make it really visually appealing, it is wonderful to see something like this!  Well done!

And in case you were curious, the timing has been perfect so far.  Please bear in mind that being absent a second hand it is challenging to be completely precise in rates without outside electronic assistance, but it appears to be bang on time each morning when I put it on.  More to come - stay tuned!