CHRISTOPHER WARD C65 TRIDENT DIVER

Introduction

Christopher Ward first used the C65 name in 2014 when they introduced a 43mm dress style variation of the Mk2 C60 dive watch called the C65 Trident Classic. Next came a C65 Trident Classic Vintage, which used a variation of the 38mm Mk2 C60 case in 2016.

CW first dipped their toe into the ‘retro dive’ water in mid 2018 with the hand-wound C65 Trident Diver, which was available with either blue, green or black face at a cost of £700. Unlike the previous two C65s, which were variations of C60s, the C65 Trident Diver was an all-new design and it proved to be an instant hit, paving the way for all manner of new models and special editions and arguably challenging the C60 for the most popular model crown.

CW introduced an automatic version such was its popularity. Other than the hand winder being replaced with an automatic, the indices were changed. This is a black one - you don’t see so many of them in this colour.

The C65 Trident Diver uses a 41mm case which sits perfectly on pretty much any size wrist. Its slim and sculpted case and bezel sit well below the super-strong and scratch resistant sapphire crystal, making it appear even slimmer than its stated 11.5mm height.

Warranty

It comes with a six month Ward Hoard warranty.

Strap

Fitted with a CW black leather soft touch leather strap in good, used condition with plenty of life left.

Price includes this strap - other options are:

• Without a strap: discount of £25.

• Exchange for a new CW black hybrid or leather strap: +£25.

Condition:

Couple of marks on the bezel at 57 and 6 that look worse under the harsh glare of a Lightbox. Push down crown,

On the timegrapher it’s keeping good time at +9 sec per day.

It comes complete with original box, owner’s manual, covering letter, polishing cloth and warranty card.

Specs:

• Diameter: 41mm

• Height: 11.55mm

• Calibre: Automatic Sellita SW200-1

• Water resistance: 150m

• Strap: 22mm

• Lug to lug: 47mm

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/dwe34fb9a8/pdfs/RetroDive/c65-trident-diver.pdf