INSIDE A CHRISTOPHER WARD WATCH - THE C8 PILOT MK II


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Every Christopher Ward mechanical watch has almost 200 individual parts – 78 major parts that form the movement, within which are a host of even smaller parts. A further 40 components make up the watch. This fascinating exploded view shows the main working parts


1 Case back


The case back is a removable cover that allows access to the internal workings of the watch. The C8 Pilot has a screw down 316L surgical grade stainless steel case with a balance wheel viewing window.


2 Gasket


The rubber gasket sits neatly between the back plate and case in a specially engineered recess to prevent ingress of moisture and keeps the watch water resistant.


3 Mineral glass


High grade mineral glass gives a clear view of the inside of the watch through the viewing window.


4 Anti-magnetic inner movement casing The inner movement casing of the C8 Pilot MkII is anti-magnetic, created with the use of soft iron which protects the movement from adverse electro-magnetic fields. It also has a balance wheel viewing window.


Rotor


The semi-circular rotor oscillates on a pinion in response to movements of the wrist and, as a result, winds the mainspring that powers the watch


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6 Movement


The movement is the internal mechanism of a watch that measures time through a complex number of components. The C8 Pilot Mk II has an ETA 2824-2 Elabore automatic movement with a date function.


7 Movement holder


The movement holder sits within the case and both protects and stabilises the movement. Christopher Ward uses the best quality 316L surgical grade stainless steel.


8 Dial


The dial is the front display of a watch and includes all the markings and the hands. It is covered by the crystal and enclosed in the case. The C8 uses Super-Luminova on the hands and indexes


9 Quick release spring bar


The spring is used to attach the strap or bracelet to the watch case. Christopher Ward uses a quick release system.


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