OW C-1000 Y

The distinctive 39.5 mm case, with its unmistakable abbreviated triangular lugs, (affectionately referred to as ‘Vampire fangs’ by collectors) is pressure-tested to 1,000 meters (3,300 feet), true to its historic namesake. A substantial domed sapphire crystal and screw-down crown, ensure the C-1000 Y’s professional credentials remain uncompromised.

Inside beats the landmark Swiss made OW Soprod Newton Precision P092, the result of a close collaboration between OW and the Jura based movement maker. Precision rated and tested for unwavering reliability in all conditions, 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.

The C-1000 Y is available with straps to suit both taste and task. It comes on a hard working, lightweight and water resistant single piece black RAF style strap. It is finished with an engraved OWZ thorn style buckle and two stainless steel keepers.

There are 3 other straps available as accessories:

Cadmium Yellow nylon RAF

The distinctive cadmium yellow nylon RAF strap that proved popular on the 2024 Limited Edition C-1000 ANNIVERSARY Edition, and references the yellow trim wetsuits worn by Ollech & Wajs test divers Alberto Novelli and Cesare Olgjai. (76 CHF)

M-Heritage bracelet

A 20 mm medium gauge, stainless steel mesh bracelet, hand-brushed, reinforced ends, with an OW-engraved thorn buckle.This comfortable not only adds to the vintage feel it brings a touch of robust elegance. (166 CHF)

Rubber Expedition strap

This strap honours the explorers who tested the original OW Caribbean 1000 in the Red Sea and the North Atlantic under the frozen Arctic ice pack. A 20 mm abrasion, distortion, heat- and oil-resistant, toxin-free rubber strap. Embossed centimetres and inches rule and 1:25000 cartographic scale. Morse code alphabet and a metres, yards and feet conversion table. Manufactured by Italian rubber specialist and hand-finished in Switzerland, with two brushed stainless steel keepers and a thorn buckle, signed ‘OWZ 1956’. (136 CHF)

Year
2025

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 OW 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)

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

Origin
Handmade in the Swiss Jura

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.