CHRISTOPHER WARD C65 TRIDENT DIVER BLACK GOLD LIMITED EDITION

Christopher Ward first used the C65 name in 2014 when they introduced a 43mm dress style variation of the Mk2 C60 dive watch called the C65 Trident Classic. Next came a C65 Trident Classic Vintage, which used a variation of the 38mm Mk2 C60 case in 2016.

CW first dipped their toe into the ‘retro dive’ water in mid 2018 with the hand-wound C65 Trident Diver, which had a steel case and was available with either blue, green or black face at a cost of £700. Unlike the previous two C65s, which were variations of C60s, the C65 Trident Diver was an all-new design and it proved to be an instant hit, paving the way for all manor of new models and special editions and arguably challenging the C60 for the most popular model crown.

The C65 Trident Diver uses a 41mm case which sits perfectly on pretty much any size wrist. Its slim and sculpted case and bezel sit well below the super-strong and scratch resistant sapphire crystal, making it appear even slimmer than its stated 11.5mm height.

I’d describe the colour as a deep and tinted rose gold that appears copper-like in some lights. It’s not simply plated on like the old days, it’s applied using the PVD (physical vapor deposition) process, making it an extremely hard-wearing and long-lasting coating.

It’s powered by a hand-wound and dateless version of the reliable Sellita SW210 mechanical movement.

The watch for sale here is number 29 of a 200-piece Limited Edition run. It was bought in December 2019 (when they cost £845), so the transferable movement warranty is valid until December 2023 (or December 2024 if you have it serviced by CW between 36-48 moths old (which I wouldn’t personally have done until it’s gonna be your daily wearer).

Condition:
It’s a lightly worn watch which is still in almost new condition.

It’s fitted with the original CW black Hybrid rubber strap (a bit thicker than the current version)which is in nearly new condition.

I’ve had a good look at the head and can’t see any marks at all, but it has been worn, so you might find the odd tiny blemish under magnified inspection.

On the Timegrapher it’s keeping time at approx. -3 seconds per day, so just inside COSC specifications and well within CW’s +/-15sec tolerance (Althopugh it’s keeping COSC time, it’s not a COSC certified model).

Offers as a full set including original case, warranty card, user book and unused polishing cloth.

Specs:

• Diameter: 41mm

• Height: 11.5mm

• Calibre: Hand-wound Sellita SW210

• Water resistance: 150m

• Strap: 22mm

Owner’s Book:
A PDF version of the owner manual is available on the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw64b3de6b/pdfs/RetroDive/c65-black-gold-limited-edition.pdf

Final Notes:
The first three pictures are library photos, the rest show the actual watch and package.