UK watch brand Christopher Ward has launched its
first specialist model for the medical sector: the C9 Pulsometer Limited
Edition Chronometer. The company was inspired by English watchmaker Samuel
Watson, who, some three centuries before personal electronic devices began
monitoring our health, pioneered one of the world’s first stopwatches to
measure the pulse. Years later, the first pulsometer models were introduced in
the early 20th century.
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| Christopher Ward's C9 Pulsometer |
Christopher Ward’s C9 Pulsometer is powered by a
COSC-certified version of the self-winding Sellita SW200/1 movement, which
guarantees accuracy to within -4/+6 seconds a day. The 40mm C9 case is
constructed, “rather aptly”, of surgical grade stainless steel, the company
says. The movement can be seen working through the screw-down transparent
back-plate.
The tachymeter-style pulsometer scale of the dial is
calibrated for 30 heart beats and both its red colour and the corresponding
simplicity of the remainder of the dial make for an aesthetically pleasing and
easy to read display. The watch has blued steel hour and minute hands but it is
the hacking second hand with its caduceus symbol – a global symbol of medicine
– used on the counter-balance design that exemplifies Christopher Ward’s
attention to detail. In Greek mythology Asclepius represents medicine and
healing, but it's the caduceus insignia (used on Hermes’ staff) that has become
widely used as the symbol of medicine worldwide.
Mike France, co-founder of Christopher Ward, said: “As
shown by the extensive acclaim for our recently launched C9 Moonphase, we are
always delighted to demonstrate our ability to innovate and address a range of
specialist watch types, but the new C9 Pulsometer does also specifically
address the needs of our customers. The medical profession represents a perhaps
surprisingly strong demographic (around 2%) among followers of our brand and I
am confident that they, and other watch fans, will appreciate the elegant blend
of design and practicality in this beautiful, high quality timepiece.”
The C9 Pulsometer is released in a limited edition of 250
pieces, retailing at £699 on a leather strap (black or brown) with Bader
deployment, and £799 on a stainless steel bracelet, exclusively from
www.christopherward.co.uk.
In separate news, Christopher Ward recently showcased its
best-selling watches at the Wind-Up: New York City independent watch fair, which
took place in SoHo from October 23 to 25. Wind-Up: New York City was organised
by worn&wound, whose goal is to break down the atmosphere of exclusivity
and help make great watches accessible to the average consumer. This was
Christopher Ward's first-ever pop-up in NYC.
