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

It comes with a Ward Hoard three month warranty.

Strap options

It is fitted with a very good used CW rubber strap.

Price includes this strap - other options are:

• Exchange for a good, used CW bracelet with polished centre links, increase of £90

• Exchange for a new CW leather, tropic rubber or hybrid: an additional £20

• Without a strap: discount of £30.

Condition

It’s in good condition - with a couple of marks on the bezel and the lugs.

It comes with box, owner's manual and certificate of authenticity and cleaning cloth.

Specifications

• Case size: 43mm

• Lug width: 22mm

• Height: 12mm

• Waterproof: 300m

• Movement: Ronda 715 (quartz)