Quick facts
Description
Christopher Ward has a long history of pushing at the edges of what is expected at its price point, whether through unconventional design choices or quiet technical ambition. The C60 Sapphire sits squarely in that tradition. Launched in April 2020 and based on the then‑new 40mm Mk3 C60 Trident Pro, it used a fully transparent sapphire dial and caseback to expose the Sellita automatic movement beneath. Producing that dial required a complex manufacturing process, resulting in a material that is extremely thin, scratch‑resistant and visually distinctive. It wasn’t a new complication or a reinvention of the Trident, but a willingness to do something more difficult than strictly necessary and see if it worked.
This orange sapphire prototype is based on the Mk3 40mm C60 Sapphire, and only two or three were sold in July 2021. In seems like a trial run for an idea that CW would later return to in a revised form with the Sunrise. As with the Sapphire models that followed, the dial uses sapphire to create depth rather than decoration. The orange is stronger and more direct than the Sunrise palette, but the principle is the same: light passes through the dial, shifts with angle, and gives the watch a sense of movement that a flat surface never could.
Oh and if that wasn’t enough - it’s full lume (albeit you need an uv torch to really make it glow).
Learn more about CW’s models.
Condition and performance
The watch is in excellent condition with only minor signs of careful use.
Supplied on a CW bracelet with ratchet micro-adjust and quick release lugs showing light marks consistent with wear. Complete with all spare links.
Comes boxed with cleaning cloth and warranty booklet/card. No owner’s manual, but this can be found online.
Timegrapher: Approximately +8 seconds per day.
Strap options
Head only: £100 reduction
Replacement of existing strap for a standard unworn CW strap: £50 reduction
Additional standard unworn CW strap: £50 increase
Subject to availability, standard unworn CW straps comprise vintage oak leather, hybrid, rubber and tropic.
Please send us a message and we will adjust the price accordingly.
We also offer 10% off our straps and bracelets listed in Accessories purchased alongside a watch.
Simply add the accessory to your basket and use STRAP10 or BRAC10 at checkout.
Generally, we list all our bracelets on our Accessories page, but if you don’t see the bracelet for this specific watch, please ask.
Specifications
Questions
If you have any questions about this watch or strap options, or would like to reserve it, just get in touch. We’re specialists in Christopher Ward watches and are always happy to help.
Quick facts
Description
Christopher Ward has a long history of pushing at the edges of what is expected at its price point, whether through unconventional design choices or quiet technical ambition. The C60 Sapphire sits squarely in that tradition. Launched in April 2020 and based on the then‑new 40mm Mk3 C60 Trident Pro, it used a fully transparent sapphire dial and caseback to expose the Sellita automatic movement beneath. Producing that dial required a complex manufacturing process, resulting in a material that is extremely thin, scratch‑resistant and visually distinctive. It wasn’t a new complication or a reinvention of the Trident, but a willingness to do something more difficult than strictly necessary and see if it worked.
This orange sapphire prototype is based on the Mk3 40mm C60 Sapphire, and only two or three were sold in July 2021. In seems like a trial run for an idea that CW would later return to in a revised form with the Sunrise. As with the Sapphire models that followed, the dial uses sapphire to create depth rather than decoration. The orange is stronger and more direct than the Sunrise palette, but the principle is the same: light passes through the dial, shifts with angle, and gives the watch a sense of movement that a flat surface never could.
Oh and if that wasn’t enough - it’s full lume (albeit you need an uv torch to really make it glow).
Learn more about CW’s models.
Condition and performance
The watch is in excellent condition with only minor signs of careful use.
Supplied on a CW bracelet with ratchet micro-adjust and quick release lugs showing light marks consistent with wear. Complete with all spare links.
Comes boxed with cleaning cloth and warranty booklet/card. No owner’s manual, but this can be found online.
Timegrapher: Approximately +8 seconds per day.
Strap options
Head only: £100 reduction
Replacement of existing strap for a standard unworn CW strap: £50 reduction
Additional standard unworn CW strap: £50 increase
Subject to availability, standard unworn CW straps comprise vintage oak leather, hybrid, rubber and tropic.
Please send us a message and we will adjust the price accordingly.
We also offer 10% off our straps and bracelets listed in Accessories purchased alongside a watch.
Simply add the accessory to your basket and use STRAP10 or BRAC10 at checkout.
Generally, we list all our bracelets on our Accessories page, but if you don’t see the bracelet for this specific watch, please ask.
Specifications
Questions
If you have any questions about this watch or strap options, or would like to reserve it, just get in touch. We’re specialists in Christopher Ward watches and are always happy to help.
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