Christopher Ward C60 Trident 300 43mm

Introduction

The Mk1 C60 Trident hit the watch world in 2009, but it was only available with an automatic movement. It wasn’t until 2015 and the arrival or the Mk2 Trident, that Christopher Ward introduced their first Quartz C60 model, which they named the Trident 300, after its 300m water depth rating (which just to confuse things, is also what Mk1 Trident Pros are rated to!).

The first Mk2 C60 Trident 300s looked almost identical to the Mk1 Pros, but this particular watch is what I call a Mk2.5, thanks to it having the current CW logo. It’s an April 2020 watch, one of the last quartz models to be made by CW. As well as the new logo, the Mk2.5s also got an upgraded movement (Ronda 715 instead of 515) and the date window was moved from four o’clock to three.

Being a quartz model, it doesn’t have the taller, tapered case back of its automatic cousin, so it sits a little lower on the wrist. For me, it actually sits much better on my wrist than the autos do!

Like the Mk1 C60s, the Mk3 also doesn’t have a quartz model available, so if you’re on the lookout for a quartz C60 Trident, the Mk2/2.5 is your only option.

Warranty

The warranty card is dated April 2020, so it is covered under CW’s transferrable warranty to April 2025.

Strap options

It is fitted with a brand new Maratec black sailcloth strap.

Price includes this strap - other options are:

• With a used CW bracelet with polished centre links, increase of £100

• With a new CW hybrid, leather, tropic rubber or tide: increase of £40

• Without a strap: discount of £10.

Condition

If you are fussy about your watches, look away now. It’s a used watch that has clearly been used and loved.

There are various blemishes from use the bezel has a couple of scuffs and scratches, notably between 45 and 50 and around 30. Case isn’t too bad but does have some scratches to the lugs. Crystal are flawless.

Supplied in its original box including user manual, warranty card and polishing cloth (ripped cover).

In summary, it’s a great value grab and go quartz beater that still has more than a year’s warranty on it.

Specifications

• Case size: 43mm

• Lug width: 22mm

• Height: 12mm

• Waterproof: 300m

• Movement: Ronda 715 (quartz)