Elite by name, elite by design
Elite by name, elite by design
If you could make the ultimate sports watch, what would it look like?
Ideally, it’d be made from Grade 2 titanium – one of the world’s lightest – and strongest – metals. It would be powered by a COSC-certified automatic movement because at the highest level of watchmaking, precision is not just vital – but expected. And because comfort is everything on a watch built for activity, an ingenious retractable crown would have to feature.
Now, what was once a wish list is reality – in the shape of the stunning C63 Sealander Elite: a professional timing instrument brimming with innovation and agility.
The Elite is the first Christopher Ward with a revolutionary retractable crown: a feature that not only enhances the watch’s streamlined shape but means you only engage with it when you’re adjusting the watch – a feature previously unheard of at this price point.
Meanwhile, the 40mm Light-catcher™ case subtly bounces light off its graceful brushed and polished surfaces while sitting close on the wrist.
Constructed in Grade 2 titanium, the Elite is both ultra-light – just 45g on a non-bracelet model – and incredibly precise: its certified-chronometer movement puts it in the top six percent of Swiss watches for accuracy.
More innovation is found in the cut-out ‘windows’ around the dial which reduce weight further, and let you see directly through the watch. And if you love viewing a mechanical movement in action, the see-through exhibition back will satisfy your horological desires – especially when you see the intricately decorated rotor.
There’s a wealth of options when it comes to straps, which, like the ultra-light, ultra-strong titanium bracelet, are fitted with our pioneering quick-release mechanism. This makes swapping between strap and bracelet (and back again) effortless and super-quick.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a sports-explorer watch if you could only use it on dry land, which is why the C63 Sealander Elite boasts water-resistance of 150m. So whether you’re conquering an Alpine peak, swimming with dolphins in the Caribbean or just getting busy on your laptop, you’ve got a watch that’s as flexible and stylish as you are.
Where will you take yours?
Disclaimer:
The product video was shot before we introduced the twin-flags logo.
Sellita SW200 COSC Automatic
Sellita SW200 COSC Automatic
Designed for those who demand the highest standards of timekeeping, this Swiss-made automatic movement has been officially designated as a ‘chronometer’ by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres.
This means it has a certified timing tolerance of just -4/+6 seconds per day in a variety of temperatures and positions, putting it in the top six per cent of Swiss-made watches for accuracy.
The movement boasts a date wheel, a 4Hz frequency (equating to a smooth eight ticks per second) and a 38-hour power reserve. It also has an in-built anti-shock system to maintain accuracy when faced with any sudden jolts.
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C63 Sealander Elite
Hidden crown
A first for Christopher Ward, the ingenious retractable crown – one of only two or three in the world – slips into the case when not in use, increasing comfort and maintaining the watch’s shape.
Metal works
Crafted from Grade 2 titanium, the brand-new 40mm Light-catcher™ case is not only incredibly wearable but also phenomenally light – with the watch head weighing just 45g.
Dial it up
The finely detailed, hand-finished dial hosts a set of cut-out ‘windows’ around the edge, letting you see through the watch and reducing weight at the same time. There’s a date window at 6 o’clock, too.
High-visibility hands
The indexes and hands – directly influenced by those on the C60 Trident range – are filled with Super-LumiNova® Grade X1 BL C1 for luminosity after dark.
Clear beauty
The exhibition caseback means you can see the elaboré-finished Sellita SW200 chronometer movement at work, including the Colimaçoné-decorated rotor.
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