OW C-1000 A

The C-1000 A is powered by the landmark Swiss made OW Soprod Newton Precision P092, the result of a close collaboration between OW and the Jura based movement maker. We also offer an upgraded COSC-certified version of this movement. A COSC-certified movement is one that has passed accuracy tests by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres (COSC), the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute. First of all we select, match and assemble the very best components and our own specialist horologer tests each movement to ensure that only those that perform with least variance are submitted to COSC. The certification process itself involves rigorous testing over 15 days, during which each movement is evaluated across various positions and temperatures to ensure it maintains a precise daily rate. Each chronometer certified movement receives an individual serial number and a certificate from COSC. This unique certification serial number is engraved onto the mainplate of each movement, assuring that it has undergone and passed the stringent testing. A C-1000 A fitted with a COSC movement will also have a specially engraved crown to denote its chronometer status.

It is presented on a distinctive cadmium yellow nylon RAF style strap in reference to the yellow trim wetsuits worn by intrepid scuba divers in the 60s, including Ollech & Wajs test divers Alberto Novelli and Cesare Olgjai.

The M-Heritage stainless steel mesh bracelet can be purchased as an accessory for an additional 126 CHF. 

This special commemorative watch comes with a handmade soft black leather travel pouch embossed with the OW logo.

Year
2024

Dimensions
39.5 mm × 15.8 mm

Case
Brushed 316L stainless steel, screwed back, screw-down crown, rotating bezel 12H. origin, manufactured in Jura, Switzerland

Glass
Sapphire with anti-glare treatment

Dial
Hands and indexes in cream Super-LumiNova®

Water resistance
1000m/ 100atm

Movement
Automatic, bespoke Soprod Newton Precision P092; date-only calendar, with semi-instantaneous changes and quick adjustment using the crown; stop seconds; 4Hz 28,800 vibrations per hour; 23 jewels; 44-hour power reserve. The Soprod Newton P092 movement is independently tested for dependability and durability at the internationally renowned Laboratoire Dubois in Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland, and has been awarded a Chronofiable® certification. COSC Certification available as an option.

Average Accuracy
+/-5 seconds per day, adjusted in five positions. (COSC version average accuracy +/-  in accordance with COSC tolerances)

Nylon 'Cadmium ' RAF band
20 mm, premium-quality, highly durable Cadmium yellow nylon one-piece band, made in Great Britain, hand-finished in Switzerland, with brushed stainless steel thorn buckle, signed ‘OWZ 1956’

M-Heritage bracelet 
20 mm medium gauge, stainless steel mesh bracelet, hand-brushed, reinforced ends, with an OW-engraved thorn buckle (Available as an add on 126 CHF)

Origin
Handmade in the Swiss Jura

Estimated delivery time of about 4 weeks from ordering date.

Free shipping by FedEx, which includes all import taxes, customs duties, customs clearance fees, VAT and handling fees.

For shipment to countries beyond  the European Community, Great Britain, Canada and the United States,  where the prepaid tax service cannot  always be offered, we offer our customers the  benefit of a special rebate,  via a 15% discount, corresponding to the average import duty and tax percentages in the countries listed above. This amount will serve as compensation for any such charges by local tax authorities.

Please note that the stainless steel bracelet should always be adjusted by a competent watchmaker.

Swiss made percentage is calculated according to Swiss regulations and may vary, depending on the exact configuration of the watch. This percentage does not include straps or packaging.