Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Blue

Introduction

Christopher Ward has a history of innovation and generally shaking things up. From 2005’s C5 auto with its ETA 2824 movement at an unprecedented price, to the striking C70 face designs starting in 2009, to the first JJ modified calibre in 2011, to having the ‘audacity’ to create their own 120h power reserve SH21 movement in 2014 - they certainly can’t be accused of always just playing it safe. And the C60 Sapphire for sale in this listing is a perfect example of CW rolling the dice - and in this case, coming up with a double six!

Launched in April 2020, C60 Sapphire was based on the then all new 40mm Mk3 C60 Trident and came with blue translucent face and case back to show off its Sellita automatic heart - it was an instant sales hit, paving the way for orange and black face versions and more recently a Sapphire version of the new C63.

It takes 40 separate processes to make the see-through sapphire dial, backed by a film of coloured polycarbonate (or PVD smoke effect for the black dial), of the C60 Sapphire. This procedure delivers a material that is not only beautiful and scratch-resistant but also incredibly thin (0.6 mm thickness). Similarly, the case back features a coloured sapphire exhibition window made using the same process.

It is no longer available from CW.

Warranty

It comes with a three month Ward Hoard warranty

Strap options

It is fitted with a CW blue and orange hybrid strap in excellent condition.

Priced with this strap - other options are:

• Exchange for a tide CW strap or a blue hybrid: no change in price.

• Without a strap: discount of £40.

• Exchange for a good used bracelet: extra £90.

• Exchange for a brand new bracelet: extra £110.

Condition

The stainless bezels are prone to picking up the odd scratch but this one is fantastic - can’t see a mark on it.

Keeping great time at +2 or 3spd on the timegrapher

Supplied in original CW Bamboo box with cleaning cloth. No manual (but this can be found online) or warranty card.

Specifications

• Case size: 40mm

• Lug width: 20mm

• Height: 12.95mm

• Lug to lug 47.5mm

• Waterproof: 600m

• Movement: Sellita SW200

• Power reserve: 38h

User Manual

A PDF of the user manual is available here: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw8abf6f0b/pdfs/Dive/c60sapphire.pdf

Final Notes

• The first image is a library photo. The rest all show the actual watch and package.