Christopher Ward C60 Trident Bronze Pro 600 38mm

Here we have the original and first bronze C60 Trident.

This model is no longer available from Christopher Ward, having been replaced by the Mk3 model in mid 2020. How do the Mk2 and Mk3 differ?

• Size: the Mk2 was available in 38mm and 43mm, the Mk3 is 40mm.

• Face: on the Mk2 it’s a flat/matte navy blue, whereas the Mk3 has a lighter, distressed look.

• Case: as well as the different size, the case design on the Mk3 gives it a slimmer look compared to the more chunky looking Mk2.

• Hands: the Mk2 has quite traditional style hands, but the Mk3 has more plane/modern hands.

• Price: The Mk2 used to sell at £800. The Mk3 costs £850 (available here)

This watch was sold by CW in Jan 2020, so the (transferable) movement warranty is valid until Jan 2024 (or Jan 2025 if serviced by CW between 36-48 months old).

With CW no longer making 38mm bronze C60s, this will be one of the very last ‘new’ examples in existence.

Strap

It’s fitted with the original CW canvas/webbing strap with its quick-release spring bars.

If you’d prefer to switch the strap to a blue CW Hybrid rubber, that can be arranged with no change in the price.

Condition

It’s never been worn and has never been out of its protective vinyl wrapping, so it’s effectively a brand new watch. It has been wound via the auto rotor every few months to keep the oils happy.

Being two years old, it is just starting to develop the initial signs of a patina on the top of the bezel where some air is creeping in. If you like the patina look, it just needs touching, wearing and exposing to air and moisture. If you like the bright, raw bronze look, that can be brought back with a quick soda/lemon juice clean (no shortage of guides on the web).

On the timegrapher it’s keeping great time (well within the +/-20sec stated by CW)

Supplied as a full set, box and papers.

Specifications

• Case size: 38mm

• Lug width: 20mm

• Height: 13.3mm

• Waterproof: 600m

• Movement: Sellita SW200-1

• Power reserve: 38h
  

User Manual

A PDF version of the owner’s handbook is available on the CW website: https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dwefe50e6f/pdfs/Dive/c60-trident-600-v2.pdf

Final Notes

• The first two images are library photos. The rest all show the actual watch and package.