Chr. Ward C9 harrison jumping hour mk I Owner'S Handbook Manual Download Page 1

C9

 JUMPING HOUR

O W N E R ’ S   H A N D B O O K

Summary of Contents for C9 harrison jumping hour mk I

Page 1: ...C9 JUMPING HOUR O W N E R S H A N D B O O K...

Page 2: ...accurate and precise timekeeping but also to bring a real pride of ownership that only luxury items of the highest quality can ever hope to deliver You have made an investment a good one and the aim o...

Page 3: ...tirely out of wood He moved to London in the 1750s at the height of his development of his sea watches and died in the capital in 1776 The ship s chronometers were rediscovered at the Royal Greenwich...

Page 4: ...m in 1735 with the invention of the first ship s chronometer He refined and refined the design and mechanics until in 1760 he produced the first practical tool for ship s navigation a pocket watch siz...

Page 5: ...the tender age of just 22 years with a master piece of a watch that sells for about 70 000 The magnificent King Albert of Saxony watch was made on behalf of Dresden based Lang Heyne whose Marco Heyne...

Page 6: ...chatting to his Swiss watchmaking partner J rg Bader about the lore and legends of the classic watchmakers and the legendary models that entrance and intrigue collectors The talk perhaps inevitably ca...

Page 7: ...od time as the surge of extra power the watch needs for the hour to change puts stress on the movement Johannes Jahnke s ingenious solution has been to create a movement that ensures the watch uses a...

Page 8: ...nder the main dial The main dial has an aperture cut out at 12 o clock to display the hour underneath The cam solution means that immediately after the hour has jumped the cam starts to pick up the le...

Page 9: ...bar even higher on our attention to detail our decorative finishes and our components We know the Jumping Hour appeals to our most sophisticated and most knowledgeable customers but we are overwhelmed...

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Page 11: ...es the impetus at the climax of the rotation for the jump of the hour numeral which brings in the digital element Watch aficionados like Jumping Hour watches for several reasons their historical curio...

Page 12: ...1950s and 1960s such as the Benrus Dial O Rama Hoga Chevron and Elgin Golf Ball In 1989 Patek Philippe released its 3969 model in limited editions in rolled gold and in platinum to celebrate the 150t...

Page 13: ...on of the chronograph makes this construction extremely challenging With some assistance from Lang Heyne in 2006 Johannes finished his watch When King Albert of Saxony went on sale there was a lot of...

Page 14: ...mail and over the phone The company really listens to what they say and several of our designs have been changed or even inspired because of what customers have said Johannes is an ideal collaborator...

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Page 16: ...nting the lubricants in the movement from solidifying Your watch is tted with the finest Incabloc anti shock system which should protect it if dropped onto a carpeted surface However it is best to avo...

Page 17: ...r Ward service Finally don t forget our 60 60 Care Programme allows you to return your watch absolutely free for any reason and with no quibbles for up to 60 days after purchase and we also guarantee...

Page 18: ...e As you will appreciate the power reserve is dictated largely by the amount of wear and the amount of movement given to each individual watch When you rst receive your watch it is quite possible that...

Page 19: ...tic Galvanic guilloche dial with JH aperture 43mm hand finished case Sapphire Crystal Louisiana alligator strap Deployment clasp Exhibition window Water resistant to 50m 5 ATM Technical Data Diameter...

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Page 21: ...re power the watch after a period of non use simply wind the crown in a clockwise direction for approximately 10 15 revolutions Normal wearing will very quickly allow the rotor to start re powering t...

Page 22: ...21 1 2 3 Setting the time Position is for winding in power Wind in a clockwise direction to re power the watch Pull gently into position For rapid hour correction turn in a clockwise direction 3 1...

Page 23: ...elease butterfly clasps If you are unfamiliar with the butterfly clasp system just follow our 8 step guide below Step 1 Locate the clasp Step 2 Click quick release Step 3 Pull open clasp Step 4 Prise...

Page 24: ...10 Metres Safe to wear your watch while washing your hands with tap water 3 ATM 30 Metres Washing your car and or general hosepipe usage 5 ATM 50 Metres Water resistant to most household shower units...

Page 25: ...the very open approach of the business which means that Chris and the team spend a lot of time communicating personally with our customers many of whom have become friends As the owner of a Christoph...

Page 26: ...L6 1SL United Kingdom 44 0 1628 763040 Customer Services United Kingdom 44 0 1628 763040 United States of America 1 877 226 8224 customerservices christopherward co uk technical christopherward co uk...

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