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Christopher Ward C1 Loco Classic: six days beneath a ceramic dial

The hand-wound twin-barrel CW-003 delivers 144 hours of reserve, with its balance and escapement visible from the dial side.

Published 16 October 2026Announced 15 October 20262 min read
C1 Loco Classic
Christopher Ward · Image source

The essentials first

In one minute

Case41 mm
CalibreCW-003
Power reserve144 h

Why it is interesting

The small ceramic dial keeps time legible while giving the movement the lower half of the composition.

Things to consider

Despite its classical appearance, this is a tall watch: the stated 14.1 mm includes the strongly domed crystal.

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Christopher Ward · C1 Loco Classic

The model in detail

On October 15, Christopher Ward launched the C1 Loco Classic. A domed white ceramic dial with Roman numerals sits above the exposed balance. Slimmer, rounded bridges change the Loco's character, while the textured base incorporates mother-of-pearl powder.

The exposed balance and rounded bridges beneath the ceramic dial.Enlarge

The exposed balance and rounded bridges beneath the ceramic dial.

© Christopher Ward · Source

Gold, light-blue and black versions are offered. US pricing starts at $5,995 on a suede strap, as pictured, and $6,275 on a Consort bracelet. The listed reference identifies the light-blue bracelet version. Its 904L steel case measures 41 mm across and 14.1 mm overall in height.

Sources

Christopher Ward — C1 Loco Classicwww.christopherward.comFratello — C1 Loco Classic, 15.10.2026www.fratellowatches.com · 15 October 2026Worn & Wound — C1 Loco Classicwornandwound.com

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