ATTG profiles the Christopher Ward C80 Sector Aviator Watch. “Its design is not rooted in any sort of authenticity. It’s not made in America. I’m sure it costs way too much for its construction methods and materials, and I’d be willing to bet it won’t last long enough to hand down to future generations… Based on the WWII RAF clock used to monitor and track enemy aircraft, this watch utilizes the obscure and impactful design elements to create a modern looking piece. Love it, hate it, talk shit on it, but whatever you do, at least enjoy its aesthetic for a second…”
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The Christopher Ward C80 Sector watch has been studiously modelled on the Sector clocks of World War II and the world’s leading authority on RAF clocks, Lt. Col Bob Gardener, acted as a design consultant in the process.
The watch is made in Switzerland, uses the fine ETA 2824-2 automatic movement and is of the very highest quality. It will last a lifetime or three – is totally unique and looks absolutely stunning into the bargain.
I own one so I know what I’m talking about!
I have recently purchased a Christopher Ward C80 Sector watch. While these watches are probably a little overpriced due to their historical design allusion to RAF war-room clocks, they well-made pieces with features usually found on “name-brand” watches costing between $1,000 and $3,000 U.S. : Swiss ETA mechanical movement ( self-winding ), sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating, and a soft iron “antimagnetic” inner casing. These watches are assembled in Switzerland, so they are comparable to other such products. The cost savings are due to Christopher Ward’s marketing strategies rather than cost-cutting shortcuts in materials and workmanship.