CHRISTOPHER WARD C65 TRIDENT AUTOMATIC RED BEZEL

When Christopher Ward launched the retro style C65 Trident Diver in 2018 they will have hoped it was a success, but I doubt they were expecting it to be quite as successful as it has been. It’s been a great seller and has already spawned many different iterations and special editions.

The earlier models (as identified by having batten hour markers) all had hand-wound movements. They were available with black, green or blue faces (plus a few limited edition specials).

In Jan 2019 CW introduced an automatic version, easily identified by its spots or ‘pips’ for hour markers. There was a black/black, a blue/blue and this, the red/black - all of which are no longer available from CW.

It was originally sold in December 2020, so the transferable movement warranty is valid until Dec 2025.

Condition:
It’s fitted with the original CW tan-coloured Italian Oak Leather strap which is in fantastic condition.

On the timegrapher is running at -3 sec per day, which is miles inside CW’s stated +/-20sec and is also inside COSC limits - although this is not a COSC certified model.

The case back has been engraved with “GORDY MACPHERSON”. The case has picked up a few light blemishes from use. None of them really worthy of specific mention, but I’m just letting you know it’s in very nice condition, but has been used.

It comes as a ‘full set’ in the original CW bamboo case with warranty card, polishing cloth and owner’s book.

Specs:

• Diameter: 41mm

• Height: 11.5mm

• Calibre: Sellita SW200-3

• Water resistance: 150m

• Strap: 22mm

• Lug to lug: 47mm

• Screw down crown

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/dwe5be2c41/pdfs/RetroDive/c65-trident-automatic.pdf

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