WH1556M C60 Trident Mk2 Pro 600 Automatic Chronograph ("The Beast") (undated)

£1,095.00

Quick facts

Description

The C60 Trident Mk2 refined rather than reinvented what came before it. Building on the Mk1, it replaced aluminium bezels with ceramic, shifted dial markers from pips to batons, upsized the crown and doubled water resistance from 300m to 600m, establishing the Trident Pro 600 identity. The automatic range expanded significantly in both size and colour, and the line matured into something broader and more confident. Later Mk2 evolutions brought the move to the 9‑o’clock wordmark logo, and taken as a whole, the Mk2 era is where the Trident became the modern CW diver most people recognise.

Within that Mk2 family, the C60 Pro 600 Automatic Chronograph was the point where things went furthest. Launched in 2016 at £1,400 on a strap or £1,450 on a bracelet, it took the Mk2 Trident template and dialled it up. At 43mm across, 17mm thick and around 230 grams on a full bracelet, it is a watch you’re never unaware of on the wrist, which explains why it has long been known as The Beast. I’ve always liked that it isn’t just brute force. Look more closely and there are plenty of details to enjoy: polished case accents lifting the bulk, metallic sub‑dial rings set against a dark blue, multi‑layer dial with guilloché waves and the running seconds shown on a ‘breather’ sub‑dial, a lovely touch. Inside is the familiar ETA Valjoux 7750, a proven chronograph movement still used by Christopher Ward today and widely found across brands such as Breitling, TAG Heuer, Panerai and Omega.

Learn more about CW’s models.

Condition and performance

The watch is in nearly new condition - no issues identified. I was told by the seller that it was unworn as it has not been working and was just sat in a watch box. It’s now been freshly repaired and serviced by CW (at a cost of £336), so you are unlikely to see a better one.

Supplied on a CW orange tropic strap in unworn condition.

Comes in latest box without papers other than its recent service documentation.

Timegrapher: Approximately +0 seconds per day - spot on.

Strap options

  • Head only: £30 reduction

  • Replacement of existing strap for a standard unworn CW strap: £20 increase

  • 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

  • Case size: 43mm

  • Lug to lug: 51.4mm

  • Lug width: 22mm

  • Height: 17.1mm

  • Movement: ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic

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

The C60 Trident Mk2 refined rather than reinvented what came before it. Building on the Mk1, it replaced aluminium bezels with ceramic, shifted dial markers from pips to batons, upsized the crown and doubled water resistance from 300m to 600m, establishing the Trident Pro 600 identity. The automatic range expanded significantly in both size and colour, and the line matured into something broader and more confident. Later Mk2 evolutions brought the move to the 9‑o’clock wordmark logo, and taken as a whole, the Mk2 era is where the Trident became the modern CW diver most people recognise.

Within that Mk2 family, the C60 Pro 600 Automatic Chronograph was the point where things went furthest. Launched in 2016 at £1,400 on a strap or £1,450 on a bracelet, it took the Mk2 Trident template and dialled it up. At 43mm across, 17mm thick and around 230 grams on a full bracelet, it is a watch you’re never unaware of on the wrist, which explains why it has long been known as The Beast. I’ve always liked that it isn’t just brute force. Look more closely and there are plenty of details to enjoy: polished case accents lifting the bulk, metallic sub‑dial rings set against a dark blue, multi‑layer dial with guilloché waves and the running seconds shown on a ‘breather’ sub‑dial, a lovely touch. Inside is the familiar ETA Valjoux 7750, a proven chronograph movement still used by Christopher Ward today and widely found across brands such as Breitling, TAG Heuer, Panerai and Omega.

Learn more about CW’s models.

Condition and performance

The watch is in nearly new condition - no issues identified. I was told by the seller that it was unworn as it has not been working and was just sat in a watch box. It’s now been freshly repaired and serviced by CW (at a cost of £336), so you are unlikely to see a better one.

Supplied on a CW orange tropic strap in unworn condition.

Comes in latest box without papers other than its recent service documentation.

Timegrapher: Approximately +0 seconds per day - spot on.

Strap options

  • Head only: £30 reduction

  • Replacement of existing strap for a standard unworn CW strap: £20 increase

  • 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

  • Case size: 43mm

  • Lug to lug: 51.4mm

  • Lug width: 22mm

  • Height: 17.1mm

  • Movement: ETA Valjoux 7750 automatic

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.