Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 600

[HTP99]

Not a watch aficionado in the slightest but I have a bit of money that I think I would like to treat myself with a watch, what are the general thoughts on the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 600 and Christopher Ward in general, I am interested in the 42mm, that size is fine as currently I have an Orient Mako XL which is circa 44mm which sits fine on my PH style wrists!!

Anyway not sure on either a black or blue dial yet, the watch is £845.00 but there is a £100 voucher code and they are also running 0% finance, I don't need it but may aswell use it if it is there, online reviews appear to be universally praising but I would like to hear real world opinions and thoughts if possible and also whether there are alternatives in a similar price bracket?

Thank you.

[Barchettaman]

Decent watches.

In the same price bracket are Davosa:

https://www.jurawatches.co.uk/collections/davosa-w...

Slightly cheaper, but equally well thought of, are Steinhart.

Mido Ocean Star is worth a look.

Black Seiko ‘King Samurai’ for a slightly edgier case design.

If you can squeeze the budget a bit a Longines HydroConquest with the ceramic bezel is a popular choice.

[tangerine_sedge]

I've had a Trident C60 for the last 4 years or so, and it's been excellent. The quality is pretty good, it keeps decent time and feels very robust. I paid about £500 for mine at the time but it's still good value at ~£750. One of the best dive 'homages' out there in my opinion. Good quality and robustly made, but cheap enough (and tough enough) to be used every day.

Also, I find that CW keep on releasing good looking watches. There are 2 or 3 models at the moment catching my eye in a way that other brands don't.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

I bought a CW watch late last year and am really pleased with it. Looks good and decent quality. As has been pointed-out already, there are many alternatives at that price point but you won't go wrong with the one you already like.

[vixen1700]

I've had a C65 for a few years now and it's been a firm favourite over that time.

Bought a C63 Sealander last year and it's a cracking watch for under £500 (with the discount code obviously).

Go for it!

[cranford10]

Had mine for about 6 years now. 42mm and I paid about £350 in their 50% off sale.

Cannot fault it really but I would say wait for a sale as they do have them frequently.

[Deckert]

I've got the C60 Tide, it's very high quality and I love the light catcher case

[HTP99]

Deckert said:

I've got the C60 Tide, it's very high quality and I love the light catcher case

The more I look at the Tide, the more I'm moving in that direction away from the Trident Pro, the dial looks very striking and I also like the ocean conservation tie in.

[Deckert]

Another pic of the Tide, it's a really nice piece

[HTP99]

Deckert said:

Another pic of the Tide, it's a really nice piece

Just ordered it, should be here tomorrow.

[Barchettaman]

HTP99 said:

Just ordered it, should be here tomorrow.

A decent choice; congratulations!

[HTP99]

Barchettaman said:

HTP99 said:

Just ordered it, should be here tomorrow.

A decent choice; congratulations!

Thank you.

I did look at the Steinharts upon seeing them as one of your alternative options, I watched a couple of very praising reviews, however I preferred the more contemporary design and looks of the Christopher Wards

[Deckert]

Well done for buying, you'll be impressed with the quality, put a few photos up when you get it .

[HTP99]

Arrived today, first impressions were, what fantastic packaging, it was an event just opening it up to get at the watch, seems a shame that it will relegated to under the bed now!

The watch, well first impressions, it is very striking, I love the blue and the semi see through face, the overall quality and build is fantastic, I went for the standard recycled plastic strap as opposed to the metal one, I was a tad unsure as I've always had metal straps with my watches, I'm glad I did as it is very comfortable and also quite striking but not showy, it also really sets the watch off.

It sits very comfortably, far better than my Orient ever did, it is very comfortable to wear, the strap was stiff at first but seems to have loosened very quickly.

I'm very pleased that I went for the Tide over the Trident, it has a positive message, it also has the more accurate movement too.

[WhisperingWasp]

That looks great, really nice fit. Think I am going to go for a CW very soon.

[Quattromaster]

WhisperingWasp said:

That looks great, really nice fit. Think I am going to go for a CW very soon.

Be careful, they are an addictive brand, I started with one, somehow now have seven, LOL.

[paulguitar]

Quattromaster said:

WhisperingWasp said:

That looks great, really nice fit. Think I am going to go for a CW very soon.

Be careful, they are an addictive brand, I started with one, somehow now have seven, LOL.

I know someone who has 22!

[PushedDover]

Very universal. I need to find a leather strap that does not wear so easily with daily use inc. Water.

[Deckert]

Looking good, plus the Tide has the logo at the top and not at the side
I also like the C60 Anthropocene but its a bit more expensive.
For water resistant leather straps look at some of the Hirsch range, the Heavy Calf and Grand Duke in particular.

[Barchettaman]

PushedDover said:

Very universal. I need to find a leather strap that does not wear so easily with daily use inc. Water.

Not leather, obviously, but maybe look at sailcloth? I got a Helford Sailcloth strap from WatchGecko for £10 and it’s very pleasant.