CHRISTOPHER WARD C65 TRIDENT DIVER

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.

The watch for sale here is one of the first new-generation C65s, having originally been sold in June 2018. The transferable movement warranty is valid until June 2022, or June 2023 if serviced by CW before June 2022. Personally, I wouldn’t do that service as it’s effectively paying £150 for a 12 month extended warranty. The hand-wound Sellita SW210-1 movement is very reliable and is likely to do several more years before I’d be considering a service.

Condition:
This is a used watch in very good condition. There are a few very light blemishes here and there, like a couple of small marks on the case back and feint evidence of strap changes on the inside edges of the lugs if you get in very close, buit for a near-four-year-old watch, I’d say it’s in great condition.

It’s fitted with soft and very comfortable Zuludiver silicone rubber strap which is topped with soft, blue leather.

On the Timegrapher it’s showing as keeping fantastic time at -2sec per day - well within COSC specifications (despite not beingf a COSC Certified model and miles inside CW’s +/-15sec tolerance.

It comes as a ‘full set’ complete with original box and including owner’s book with Certificate of Authenticity, covering letter, original invoice showing £695 purchase price and its unused polishing cloth.

Specs:

• Diameter: 41mm

• Height: 11.5mm

• Calibre: Hand-wound Sellita SW210-1

• Water resistance: 150m

• Strap: 22mm

• Lug to lug: 47mm

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/dwe34fb9a8/pdfs/RetroDive/c65-trident-diver.pdf

Final Notes:
The first picture is a library photo, the rest show the actual watch and package.