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Christopher Ward’s C1 Loco Classic went on sale this week, starting at $5,995, and is one of six finalists for the 2026 GPHG Petite Aiguille award. The manually wound watch is the category’s only British-brand nominee; winners are due to be announced in Geneva next month.
Christopher Ward’s C1 Loco Classic went on sale this week from $5,995 and is already one of six finalists for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève’s Petite Aiguille award. The watch is the category’s only British-brand nominee, putting the new model in contention for an international prize while it is just reaching buyers.
The Loco Classic is offered in three dial colors: gold-toned Oro, light blue and black. Prices start at $5,995 for a version on a suede strap. A new 904L stainless-steel bracelet option costs $6,275. The award category covers watches priced from CHF 4,500 to CHF 10,000, according to Esquire’s report.
At the center of the watch is Christopher Ward’s manually wound CW-003 movement, also used in the C12 Loco. For the Classic, the company changed the movement’s visible bridges, giving them slimmer, more rounded profiles. Esquire reports that a specialist in Switzerland’s Jura region spends more than five hours hand-finishing each set of bridges.
The new design has a 41mm rounded 904L steel case, individually soldered lugs and a white ceramic dial with Roman numerals. The lower dial section contains varnish mixed with powdered mother-of-pearl, creating a shifting sheen in different light. The case is 14.1mm thick, including its domed sapphire crystals, and measures 48mm from lug to lug. Christopher Ward states that the movement has a six-day power reserve and an accuracy range of zero to plus seven seconds per day.
A Second GPHG Chance for CW
The nomination adds to Christopher Ward’s growing presence in a prize that can bring attention from collectors beyond the brand’s existing customer base. In 2023, its Bel Canto won the same Petite Aiguille award. Esquire described that win as the first GPHG prize for a British watch, and reported that it brought the company to the attention of collectors who may previously have overlooked it.
The new nomination is not a win, and the result remains to be decided. Still, the C1 Loco Classic’s award prospects arrive alongside a launch price that places it in a higher bracket than many buyers may associate with Christopher Ward. Its exposed movement and hand-finished components are part of the company’s case for a more traditional, dress-oriented take on the Loco design.
Christopher Ward C1 Loco Classic watch
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From C12 Loco to Classic
The C1 Loco Classic follows the C12 Loco, introduced the previous year. The earlier model paired the CW-003 movement, with its large dial-side balance wheel, with an angular case and integrated sports bracelet. The Classic keeps the movement but gives it a different setting, with a rounded case, Roman-numeral dial and more formal styling.
Christopher Ward says development of the Classic began in June 2024, before the original Loco went on sale. The brand has had several recent GPHG nominations: Esquire reports that the C1 Moonphase was nominated in 2024, followed by the C1 Celestial Moonphase and C12 Loco in 2025. The C1 Loco Classic is therefore part of a continuing run of recognition, rather than the company’s first appearance among the finalists.
““The C1 Loco Classic was conceived to evoke an entirely different emotion from the original.””
— Mike France, Christopher Ward co-founder and CEO
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Award Outcome Still Pending
The nomination establishes that the C1 Loco Classic is a finalist, not that it has won. The other finalists’ identities and the eventual result are not detailed in the supplied report. The award is judged separately from the watch’s commercial performance, and no sales figures or buyer response were provided.
Some specifications, including the stated accuracy range and six-day power reserve, are reported as product details rather than independently tested findings. The report also does not specify how many watches will be produced or whether the listed prices and availability will change across markets.
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Geneva Awards Due Next Month
The next milestone is the GPHG awards announcement in Geneva next month, when the Petite Aiguille winner is expected to be named. Until then, the C1 Loco Classic remains one of six finalists. Buyers can assess the three dial versions and the strap or bracelet configurations through the brand’s current sales offering, while the award outcome remains unresolved.
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Key Questions
What award has the C1 Loco Classic been nominated for?
It is one of six finalists for the Petite Aiguille category at the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. The category recognizes watches priced between CHF 4,500 and CHF 10,000.
How much does the C1 Loco Classic cost?
Prices start at $5,995 on a suede strap. The 904L stainless-steel bracelet version is listed at $6,275.
What movement does the watch use?
The watch uses Christopher Ward’s manually wound CW-003, which also powers the C12 Loco. The Classic has redesigned, hand-finished visible bridges.
Has Christopher Ward won this award before?
Yes. Esquire reports that the brand’s Bel Canto won the Petite Aiguille award in 2023. The C1 Loco Classic is a finalist, but its result has not yet been announced.
When will the winner be announced?
The GPHG winners are expected to be announced in Geneva next month, according to the supplied report.
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