WH773 C600 Tri-Tech Diver Elite - mint (11/2012)
WH773 C600 Tri-Tech Diver Elite - mint (11/2012)
CHRISTOPHER WARD C600 TRI-TECH DIVER ELITE
Introduction
Christopher Ward launched the C600 Tri-Tech Diver Elite a month before the Mk1 C60 in August 2009. The 300m-rated C60 cost £300, whereas the 500m-rated C600 with is Tritium gas tubes and Helium release valve cost £400 - making it CW’s flagship dive watch at the time (that honour is now held by the £2,000 C60 Abyss SH21).
The C600 was available with three different face options: yellow, black (with green hands and markers) and a blue. Both the yellow and blue versions feature deep ‘sunburst’ type dials which look absolutely stunning when the light catches them. While the C600 was never offered with a bracelet, the black bracelets from Mk2 C60 Vintage models will fit (as will the PVD Titanium bracelet if you can find one!).
Condition
The watch is in fantastic condition. The protrusions on the bezel can be a magnet for knocks, so it’s common to see C600s looking rather sorry for themselves. This watch looks barely worn, it’s lovely.
As you can see from the timegrapher photo, it’s keeping good time within spec at +14 or 15 spd.
It’s fitted with the original C600 silicone rubber strap which is in great condition. With the watch nearly ten years old, the Tritium gas tubes are no longer glowing.
It comes as a full set - boxed with user manual (and certificate of authenticity) and cleaning cloth as well as the covering letter and original invoice. Box is deteriorating as many of that era do.
Warranty
It comes with a three month Ward Hoard warranty.
Specifications
Case size: 43mm
Lug width: 22mm
Height: 13mm
Waterproof: 500m
Movement: Sellita SW200-1
Final note
The first image is a (low resolution) library shot. The rest all show the actual watch and package.