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Win it: The Christopher Ward C10 Aviator Automatic

November 20, 2012 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

In Person: Christopher Ward C10 Aviator MK I Automatic – $515.00

Christopher Ward watches are a bit like the SuitSupply of the watch world.  On the very high end of what most would consider “affordable”, but superb quality for the price point when compared to the luxury competition.  Designed in England and made in Switzerland with Swiss movements, the brand was launched in 2004 with the goal of making “the cheapest most expensive watches in the world.”  Here’s their case as to why they can do what they do. 

As simple and as dressed up as their C9 Harrison is, this Aviation inspired C9 from Christopher Ward is just as simple but dressed down.  No gold indexes, crisp white dial, or chromed up case here.  The C9 is all rugged-looking business, with a brushed matte case, dark dial, and cream hands/accents with a vintage feel.

42mm in diameter so while it has some size, it won’t totally overwhelm like some bigger aviator style watches.  Light but not flimsy, you might think the case is Titanium but it’s a matte stainless.  That fat “diamond” shaped crown is perfect, as are the shape of the hour & minute hands and the design of the second hand.  The round black background date indicator at 3 o’clock is spot on.  Blends in nicely with the rest of the face.

No exhibition window on the screw-down case-back, but each does have an engraved Sopwith Camel (paging a certain WWI Flying Ace).  Crystal is anti-reflective sapphire, that when exposed to direct light can start to look a little navy, but won’t blind you with any bounce back.  The deployant clasp has the same matte look as the case, and the Italian leather band (also available in brown) feels great.  As always with Christopher Ward, it comes with a 5-year movement guarantee.

Just one slight disappointment.  It’s only water resistant to 50m.  So while plenty tough looking and solidly built, it’s not meant to be exposed to water for long stretches.  That won’t be a problem for most, and it also makes sense.  It’s an aviator watch.  Unless you’re Captain Sully, an aviator in the drink does not a good outcome make.

Want to win the C10?  Go here to get entered. One entry per person. Deadline for entry is 11:59 pm ET on 11/21/12.

UPDATE:  Congrats to Derek H. who won the C10 Aviator!  Thanks to all who entered…

Filed Under: Too Expensive, Watches Tagged With: Aviator, aviator watch, Christopher Ward, Christopher Ward C10 Review, Christopher Ward Review, Snoopy, Win it

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Comments

  1. Keith says

    November 20, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    That is one beautiful watch.

  2. Guest says

    November 20, 2012 at 2:39 AM

    Nice and clean – also nice new entry form

  3. Guest says

    November 20, 2012 at 3:52 AM

    I like the new entry, prob helps a tiny bit with sour apples.

  4. CH says

    November 20, 2012 at 3:53 AM

    I also like it… prob better with fraud and such

  5. Guy Delombardo says

    November 20, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    getting a real seiko snk809 vibe.

  6. Rob Stephenson says

    November 20, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Sadly banned without ever getting a prize to me in Australia. 🙁

  7. EOB says

    November 20, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Curse you, Red Baron!

  8. Mike N says

    November 20, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Sharp. I like it.

  9. tomservo says

    November 20, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I love this little bit of Canadian legalese “Canadian entrants will be required to show their mad math skills by correctly answering a math equation provided by Dappered LLC.” Makes me giggle every time I see a contest entry from.

  10. BorrowedSuits says

    November 20, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    This’ll look awesome when I’m sitting on the doghouse.

  11. Christopher says

    November 20, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Thanks for the new entry form (and of course the contest)! Much easier to submit!

  12. ITS says

    November 20, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Will you include that bottle of Carpano Antica Formula? It just looks too good alongside that watch.

  13. Joe says

    November 20, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Your answer… via FB: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151106423072041&set=a.178375077040.130515.142325627040&type=1&theater

  14. Joe says

    November 20, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Trust me Rob, I wish it wasn’t this way. But trans-Pacific/Atlantic/international-other than-Canada contesting can get real hairy, real quick. My apologies, I really do wish it was possible.

  15. Joe says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    HA!

  16. Joe says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    Ahhhh… the legal stuff. (Mind you, I wanted it to be “skillz” a la http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieziU5gNO6w ) but that was shot down.

  17. BenR says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    The first thing I thought of after reading “Sopwith Camel” was that awesome Red Baron computer game from the early ’90s. Anyone? Anyone?

    Oh… and a nice-looking watch.

  18. Miles Curiotto says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    I can’t thank you enough for adding a bot stopper to this. My single entry seems more empowered.

  19. HeyHoLetsGo says

    November 20, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    good looking watch. only complaint is the different size numeral indices. makes me read it: one, two, THREE!, four, five, SIX!, seven, eight, NINE!

  20. Nathan says

    November 20, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    These really are some sweet watches – grabbed a Hamilton Jazzmaster last month. C Ward was in the running though.

  21. Marshall says

    November 20, 2012 at 11:58 AM

    nice

  22. EF says

    November 20, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    What about users from Puerto Rico?

  23. Joe says

    November 20, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Ops says Puerto Rico is a yes.

  24. Mike says

    November 20, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Wow, absolutely gorgeous watch – cant wait to see it kn my wrist!

  25. Rob Stephenson says

    November 21, 2012 at 4:46 AM

    Joe, it was only a good-natured gripe.

    I’ve probably saved enough on Clad, LEC and Urban Outfitters sales (as well as AE shoe bargains on ebay) to buy my own watch. And starting next week I’ll be personally hunting down bargains for three weeks in London, Paris & Rome – starting with TM Lewin shirts – available for 19.99 GBP at TK Maxx – or hopefully nearly as good in the fierce competition against Charles Tyrwhitt in Jermyn Street – high on my list of London must-sees!

  26. Jano says

    November 21, 2012 at 1:48 PM

    A sharp looking watch. Never heard of the brand before.

  27. Trent Newell says

    November 24, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    I really wish I would have won this…been wanting a Christopher Ward for quite a long time.

    The C3 Malvern Chrono MK2 is a piece of art.

  28. Rob F. says

    November 26, 2012 at 12:29 AM

    I love “I don’t give a heck”…

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