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Christopher Ward C8 Birkin's Blower TMB, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Piston metal from Birkin’s Blower No.1.  

Sourced by the specialists at TMB Art Metal,  

the piston was melted down and formed into 

discs. The metal discs were then laser engraved 

and lacquer filled with an illustration of Birkin 

commandeering No.1 around Brooklands’ iconic 

banked track and takes pride of place through  

the C8’s exhibition caseback.

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Summary of Contents for C8 Birkin's Blower TMB

Page 1: ...C8 Birkin s Blower TMB Limited Edition Owner s handbook ...

Page 2: ... Edition 10 14 Our watch care programme 15 Keeping in touch 16 Your Christopher Ward watch has been designed and engineered by experts to ensure not only precise timekeeping but also to give you a sense of pride whenever you wear it You ve made an investment a good one and the aim of this handbook is to help you make the most of it during what I hope will be a lifetime of ownership Christopher War...

Page 3: ...mph driving No 1 at Brooklands in 1931 A daredevil to some a certified lunatic to others Birkin pushed himself and the machine he was driving to the limit Look no further than the story behind the Blower No 1 s nickname The Brooklands Battleship derived from when its exhaust set the car s fabric body alight Birkin expunged the fire mid race and then carried on driving It s this moniker that is nam...

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Page 5: ...ls one of the most important British watchmakers to have lived Creator of the co axial escapement an IP later purchased by Omega his hand made watches each took more than 2 500 hours to complete yet it was Daniels private car collection that drew the attention of Christopher Bennett at TMB Art Metal As the founder of a company dedicated to sourcing materials of historical provenance Christopher pe...

Page 6: ...MB Art Metal the piston was melted down and formed into discs The metal discs were then laser engraved and lacquer filled with an illustration of Birkin commandeering No 1 around Brooklands iconic banked track and takes pride of place through the C8 s exhibition caseback 5 ...

Page 7: ...away True to the horology available when Birkin was breaking world records a hand wound mechanical movement keeps time inside the C8 The similarities end from there however with the technical capability of our Calibre SH21 in house movement rooted firmly in the modern era SH21 s two barrels can store up to 120 hours of chronometer certified timekeeping when fully wound while their series connectio...

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Page 9: ... detailing Blower No 1 speedometer influenced hands and marking coated with SLN TC 1 SuperLumiNova Crown stamped with Blower No 1 graphic Camel vintage oak leather strap with black DLC sandblasted clasp Technical information Additional premium quality canvas webbing strap with black DLC sandblasted clasp included Unique engraved individual serial number Deluxe presentation case with signed Certifi...

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Page 11: ...10 How to operate your C8 Birkin s Blower TMB Limited Edition Setting the time date 126 144 1 2 1 Manual winding 2 Time setting ...

Page 12: ...non use simply wind the crown in a clockwise direction For setting the time pull gently into position 2 and turn clockwise to advance the time For precise time setting it is recommended to pass beyond the desired minute and to set the hand backwards Push the crown back to position 1 PLEASE NOTE Take care not to overwind the crown past the point of resistance as it will damage the movement ...

Page 13: ...dition Using the quick release pins on your strap 1 Locate the quick release pin on your strap Pull the pin to the side to detach your strap 2 To reattach your strap align the pins to the lug holes and click the strap into position Repeat for the other side ...

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Page 15: ...te condensation For these reasons the water resistance rating of your watch as shown should only ever be considered a guideline and we strongly recommend they are always adhered to How to operate your C8 Birkin s Blower TMB Limited Edition 1 ATM 10 metres Safe to wear your watch while washing your hands with tap water 3 ATM 30 metres Washing your car and or general hose pipe usage 5 ATM 50 metres ...

Page 16: ... your watch absolutely free of charge and receive a replacement or full refund by return so long as it has not been worn and is returned in perfect condition 2 60 Month movement guarantee Your watch at its heart has a top quality precision engineered Swiss movement so it s very unlikely to give you problems with the minimum amount of care and attention including a regular service We recommend you ...

Page 17: ... 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 Christopher Ward watch if ever you need to get hold of us we are at your service We have listed some useful contact details on the back cover There is also always something new going on at our website at www christopherward co uk and if you haven t...

Page 18: ...ce 1 Park Street Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 1SL United Kingdom Customer Services UK 44 0 1628 763040 USA 1 877 226 8224 customerservices christopherward co uk technical christopherward co uk christopherward co uk ...

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