In the words of the classic Huey Lewis song - Christopher
Ward’s latest launch shows that it’s ‘hip to be square’!
Three decades on from that song Christopher Ward’s first new
launch of 2016 presents the company’s thinnest-ever mechanical model, the C5
Malvern Slimline Square - creating a stunning new streamlined style option to
further expand the highly popular Malvern range.
At 37mm square, the C5 Malvern Slimline Square has been
meticulously proportioned to sit perfectly on almost every size of wrist and,
with a height of only 8.25mm, it will slide elegantly under the most sharply
tailored shirt or blouse cuff. On the dial the refined diamond-polished nickel
hands are dual faceted, blending sophisticated style with ease of reading. The
Sellita 210-1 movement is housed in a newly re-engineered case and the Côtes de
Genève finish on the bridge further enhances the pleasure of viewing the power
unit through the transparent case-back. The two initial dial colour options
offer a sunray effect one-piece dial in blue or a classic matt white, creating
startlingly different expressions of the 'square style' of the C5 Malvern
Slimline Square.
Designing the perfectly proportioned square watch had become
something of an obsession for the design team at Christopher Ward, as Mike
France, co-founder of the brand, explains: “The square format has long been a
design classic that presents a particularly strong challenge to the watch
designer to get it exactly right. With the right proportions it is a shape that
can be used to blend retro elements with a contemporary tone to create a truly
standout design. However, that unique balance between classic and contemporary,
modern yet retro, the proportions have to be absolutely spot on - and I think
we really hit that mark with this design. The square shape is sometimes
overlooked by watch aficionados but I hope that our C5 Malvern Slimline Square
shows that the shape is not only eminently practical but that this design also
projects a blend of discreet old-school style with a dynamic modern edge. The
leather strap option helps to dial-up the classical character while the
fine-knit Milanese bracelet delivers a stunning modern expression to our
Malvern collection.”
The C5 Malvern Slimline Square is offered in white and blue
dial options with a choice of an embossed alligator pattern Italian leather
with CW- motif clasp (£399) or a fine-knit stainless steel Milanese bracelet
(£475).
The C5 Malvern Slimline Square is available on Pre-order for
delivery in early February.
Swiss Made
Hand-wound mechanical movement with Côtes de Genève finish
on bridge
42-hour power reserve
Surgical grade stainless steel case and crown
Anti-reflective sapphire crystal
Diamond-polished, dual faceted nickel minute and hour hands
Sun-ray effect one-piece dial (blue)/ Matt, one piece dial
(white)
Transparent case back
Screw-in back plate
Unique engraved serial number
Embossed alligator pattern Italian leather with CW motif
clasp/ Fine-knit, stainless steel Milanese bracelet
Technical:
Size:37x37mm
Height: 8.25 mm
Calibre: Sellita 210-1
Vibrations: 28,800 vph
Case: 316L Stainless steel
Water Resistance: 3 ATM / 30 metres
Strap: 20mm
Dial Colour: white or blue
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