Independent Watchmakers · 2026-10-15
Christopher Ward gives the Loco a ceramic dial and classical curves
The hand-wound C1 Loco Classic brings a six-day power reserve to a rounded 41mm steel case.
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By Chronolume digest · Original English summary · Based on Fratello; specifications verified with Christopher Ward

What to know
Christopher Ward’s C1 Loco Classic reworks the Loco concept with a domed white ceramic time display, Roman numerals and curved blue hands. Beneath that raised dial, the balance wheel and escapement remain visible, supported by rounded, polished bridges. The surrounding base dial uses powdered mother-of-pearl in its surface treatment to create a changing sparkle.

The 41mm case is made from 904L stainless steel and houses the manually wound CW-003 calibre, with a stated 144-hour power reserve. A sapphire back reveals the movement’s twin barrels and gold-coloured baseplate. The collection offers gold, light-blue and black dial colours, with leather straps or a steel Consort bracelet. The manufacturer’s gold-dial leather configuration was listed for pre-order with estimated mid-December delivery; that estimate is not the launch date.
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Source & attribution
Fratello; specifications verified with Christopher Ward · Published 2026-10-15 ↗
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