Find out about Christopher Ward and Morgan: design, craftsmanship and motoring history Share One of the most exciting names in British motorsport is Morgan. Proudly independent, and family-owned, Morgan makes unique, distinctive vehicles that are fast, cutting edge and environmentally friendly. Christopher Ward – another proudly British outfit – has much in common with Morgan. And in November 2016 the two companies announced an ongoing agreement to produce Morgan-themed watches. Morgan cars are all built at the historic spa town of Malvern in Worcestershire, so the fact that the very first Christopher Ward watch was the C5 Malvern, is another happy coincidence. The collaboration began with a range of three watches, all powered by Christopher Ward’s in-house movement, Calibre SH21. Each one references one of the three major strands of the Morgan range. All electric, made by hand Morgan is one of the great icons of the British car industry, and the three watches all reflect its different aspects. There’s the iconic 3 Wheeler, the first car Morgan ever made back in 1909, and relaunched in a powerful modern form in 2011. There’s also the familiar Morgan line of open sports cars, the Plus 4s and Plus 8s. Finally, the more recent Aero, a high-end, retro-futuristic range that launched in 2000 and now comprises three cars, both open-top and fixed-head. “Morgan is one of the great icons of the British car industry, and the three watches all reflect its different aspects,” says Christopher Ward co-founder Mike France. “When it comes to the watches, we’ve modified many key elements to suit each model, including the bridges that hold the movements. The case is also a redesigned version of the new C1 Grand Malvern case.” Jonathan Wells, head of design at Morgan, is equally excited. “There’s a sense of purpose to a Morgan,” he says. “The cars don’t try to satisfy every possible automotive application but offer a fantastic yet reliable driving experience. Plus, there’s the added value of knowing your car is personal to you, thanks to the care of a dedicated team of craftsmen. A watch is a personal item too, which can be used to describe one’s taste and personality.” To this end, Jonathan considers the new relationship between Christopher Ward and Morgan to be more than just financial: it’s emotional too. “The watches must have integrity,” he says. “A Morgan watch could never be just a badging exercise or a marketing stunt, but has to be designed in the same way as the vehicles. Indeed, it must offer the customer the ability to tailor details to suit their taste – and echo the key features of the car that they love.” Sounds like a partnership made in heaven. Or at least, in England. For more, www.morgan-motor.com Explore the Morgan range Related watches C1 Morgan Classic Chronometer - New Wings 40.5mm White Hand-wound Black Peccary Leather €2,250.00 C1 Morgan Aero 8 Chronometer 40.5mm White Hand-wound Brown Peccary Leather €2,995.00 C1 Morgan 3 Wheeler Chronometer 40.5mm Black Hand-wound Camel Tiber Leather €2,250.00 C3 Morgan Chronograph 39mm Silver White Quartz Milanese Mesh €715.00 Read Loupe online now Want to sample Loupe magazine? You can read all our back issues on your computer, tablet or phone. Just click on the link below – it’ll take you to Issuu, where every edition is stored. Take me to Loupe Designed in England Made in Switzerland 60 day free returns 60 month movement guarantee Free delivery worldwide Sign up to our newsletter and receive exclusive offers and news. By submitting your request you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Sign up Our community Our showroom Events Forum CW challengers About us Our story Loupe magazine Bespoke Morgan Careers Customer support Contact us FAQs How to videos 60|60 Guarantee Gifting Delivery and returns Service and repairs Owner's handbooks Privacy and cookie policy Terms and conditions European Union EUR By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Learn More Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings