Quick facts
Description
Christopher Ward’s interest in darker, more subdued dive watches goes back a few years, but the C60 Shadow Special Edition is the grand daddy of them all. Introduced in January 2023, it takes the familiar 42mm Trident platform and strips it back, focusing on tone, finish and mechanical substance rather than contrast or colour. Limited to just 28 pieces, it sits firmly at the serious end of the C60 range.
Power comes, of course, from the automatic version of Christopher Ward’s in‑house SH21 movement, bringing a five‑day power reserve, COSC‑certified timekeeping and a power reserve indicator positioned at nine o’clock. All of this is presented through a matte grey dial that keeps the focus on function.
Like most stealth watches, this is one that photographs badly and wears far better than it looks online. The different grey tones only really make sense in person, with brushed, satin and matte surfaces interacting in a way that’s difficult to capture. There are small highlights along the edges, but nothing that breaks the overall effect. It is intentionally restrained and very deliberate in how little it gives away. Is it the most legible C60 at a glance? No, and it’s not trying to be. The lume is functional rather than spectacular and contrast is kept low by design. What sells it for me is that it commits fully to the idea. This isn’t a black watch with a token accent colour or a stealth treatment applied as an afterthought. It is a genuinely pared‑back, movement‑led dive watch - one of the best executions of the C60 platform.
Learn more about CW’s models.
Condition and performance
The watch is in excellent condition - no issues noted.
Case: Clean
Bezel: Excellent
Crystal: Clear, no marks
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.
Timegrapher: Approximately +1 seconds per day.
Strap options
Head only: £150 reduction
Replacement of existing strap for a standard unworn CW strap: £100 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’s interest in darker, more subdued dive watches goes back a few years, but the C60 Shadow Special Edition is the grand daddy of them all. Introduced in January 2023, it takes the familiar 42mm Trident platform and strips it back, focusing on tone, finish and mechanical substance rather than contrast or colour. Limited to just 28 pieces, it sits firmly at the serious end of the C60 range.
Power comes, of course, from the automatic version of Christopher Ward’s in‑house SH21 movement, bringing a five‑day power reserve, COSC‑certified timekeeping and a power reserve indicator positioned at nine o’clock. All of this is presented through a matte grey dial that keeps the focus on function.
Like most stealth watches, this is one that photographs badly and wears far better than it looks online. The different grey tones only really make sense in person, with brushed, satin and matte surfaces interacting in a way that’s difficult to capture. There are small highlights along the edges, but nothing that breaks the overall effect. It is intentionally restrained and very deliberate in how little it gives away. Is it the most legible C60 at a glance? No, and it’s not trying to be. The lume is functional rather than spectacular and contrast is kept low by design. What sells it for me is that it commits fully to the idea. This isn’t a black watch with a token accent colour or a stealth treatment applied as an afterthought. It is a genuinely pared‑back, movement‑led dive watch - one of the best executions of the C60 platform.
Learn more about CW’s models.
Condition and performance
The watch is in excellent condition - no issues noted.
Case: Clean
Bezel: Excellent
Crystal: Clear, no marks
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.
Timegrapher: Approximately +1 seconds per day.
Strap options
Head only: £150 reduction
Replacement of existing strap for a standard unworn CW strap: £100 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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