Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro Automatic Mk1.5 43mm

Introduction

The Mk1 C60 Trident hit the watch world in 2009. It was available in a Henry Ford style ‘any colour you want, as long as it’s black’. The initial price of just £300 was a ridiculous bargain and the watch was an instant hit.

Fast forward to 2012, CW introduced the CHR. WARD logo (replacing the original round CW icon) and also added orange/black, red/red, green/green, charcoal/black, khaki/black and the blue/blue models. I call these the Mk1.5 models as they’re essentially Mk1s, but with the new logo and new colours. .

The price for those Mk1.5 CHR. WARD models was £440 for a rubber/leather model and £510 on the bracelet - still a fantastic deal compared to other Swiss divers which use the same movement - of which there are plenty.

This particular watch does not have its papers so its date is unknown, but it is likely between 2012 and 2014.

Warranty

It doesn’t have papers, and the five year CW warranty would have long expired in any event, so it comes with a three month Ward Hoard warranty.

Strap

It comes on a brand Maratac sailcloth style composite strap (not an original CW).

Other options:

Exchange for brand new CW hybrid (extra £35)

Condition

The watch head is in good, used condition.

These Mk1/Mk1.5 models feature applied aluminium bezel inserts which are fairly easily marked compared to the ceramic Mk2/Mk3 cousins.

The bezel on this one is in pretty good condition, with just one small mark between 3 and 4 and a pinprick mark at 43. The rest of the case is in good used condition with various light marks including a ding on one of the lugs. It is missing its lume pip too. Priced to reflect these faults, and a great classic CW at a great price.

Keeping very good time at -9 spd.

Specifications

• Case size: 43mm

• Lug width: 22mm

• Height: 13mm

• Waterproof: 300m

• Movement: ETA 2824-2 or Sellita SW200-1

User Manual
A PDF or the user book is available on the Christopher Ward website here: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw8da84e3e/pdfs/Dive/c60tridentpro_manual.pdf

Final note

The first photo is a library shot, the rest all show the actual watch and package.