Few watch brands create their own movement and of those that
do, only a handful add something really original and important to the world of
watchmaking. Christopher Ward's in-house, Calibre SH21, which powers the C9
Harrison 5 Day Automatic is one such movement.
Created by our master watchmaker, Johannes Jahnke, our new
calibre, which is a certified chronometer by the Swiss Official Chronometer
Testing Institute (COSC), can run under its own steam, once fully wound, for
120 hours/5 days. And here's the really clever bit; unlike most movements with
such extended reserves of power there is no compromise in the stability or
robustness of the movement which means the wearer can be confident that his
watch will withstand even quite rugged conditions and require the minimum of
servicing.
The design of the watch follows the familiar modern classic
ethos of the Harrison Collection. It has that understated and timeless quality
of all Harrison's which requires each element to be harmonious and brilliantly
executed so that the whole becomes greater than the sum of the parts.
Every aspect of the watch exudes elegance and high quality -
from the sharpness of the dial's indexes to the subtle brilliance of the Bader
deployment that gives the perfect finishing touch to the fine Louisiana
alligator strap or bracelet.
And talking about finishing touches, our new in-house movement, which can be gloriously viewed
through the sapphire crystal exhibition window in the case-back, has been
finished using a traditional, and difficult to execute, hand-grinding technique
so favoured by English watchmakers of an earlier era. Each wheel has been
properly turned and each screw flat-polished, as with blued screws, but we have
again elected for the more traditional English steel finish over the blue.
Four years ago our own movement seemed like an unattainable
dream. Four years later, as a small, independent English watch brand we may have
created, thanks to the genius of Johannes Jahnke and that indomitable
Christopher Ward spirit, an important addition to the watchmaking cannon that
will cause waves in horological circles but which, far more importantly, will
give its owner a lifetime of undiluted pleasure as well as precise and accurate
timekeeping.
Features
- In-house calibre SH21 automatic movement (100% Swiss made)by Johannes Jahnke
- COSC certified chronometer
- Twin barrel construction in a series connection
- 120 hour power reserve
- 31 jewels
- Date display at 3 o'clock
- Full tungsten automatic rotor with ball bearings
- Continuous central second
- Stop-second hacking mechanism
- Galvanic sun-ray one-piece metal dial with raised nickel indexes and nickel hands
- Hand finished, surgical grade, stainless steel case and crown
- Museum-grade sapphire crystal with AR08 anti-reflective coating
- Screw-down transparent case back with full diameter AR08 anti-reflective sapphire crystal
- Ethically sourced premium Louisiana alligator strap and Bader Deployment
- Luxury presentation case and owner's handbook
Photographs: Christopher Ward
Technical
- Diameter: 43mm
- Height: 13.45mm
- Calibre: SH21 automatic
- Vibrations: 28.800 vph
- Case: 316L stainless steel
- Water resistance: 5 atm/50 metres
- CITES certified, premium Louisiana alligator strap or 316L Stainless Steel Bracelet
For more information:
Christopher Ward
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