SOLD WH1892C C65 Classic 43mm Limited Edition (06/2016)

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Quick facts

Description

The C65 Classic Limited Edition sits just before the C65 range properly took shape. It uses the 43mm case from the earlier C60 Mk1 and Mk2 era, but removes the bezel entirely. Instead of pushing further into dive watch territory, this takes a step back and simplifies things. That one change does most of the work. Without the bezel, the dial opens up and the watch feels less like a diver and more like a straightforward sports watch.

It keeps the size and presence of the older Trident case, but changes how it wears and how it reads. The dial is simple. Applied markers, clear minute track and not much else. Released in June 2016 as a limited edition of 175 pieces, the C65 Trident Classic Mk I Limited Edition Automatic features the traditional Trident handset with the seconds hand in orange, and a blue dial. The orange seconds hand is the only real point of contrast, but it’s enough. It gives the watch some character without overdoing it. It’s not really a C60 and not quite a C65 as we now know it. It just sits in the middle. In hindsight it makes sense as a stepping stone, even if it didn’t feel like that at the time.

Learn more about CW’s models.

Condition and performance

The watch is in excellent condition with only minor signs of careful use.

  • Case: Clean with light hairlines only

  • Bezel: Excellent

  • Crystal: Clear, no marks

Supplied on a CW leather strap in good condition.

Comes boxed with covering letter, letter explaining that the owner’s manual is out of print, the owner’s manual/certificate of authenticity (!) and cleaning cloth.

Timegrapher: Approximately +8 seconds per day.

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: 50.5mm

  • Lug width: 22mm

  • Height: 10.4mm

  • Movement: Sellita SW200-1 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 C65 Classic Limited Edition sits just before the C65 range properly took shape. It uses the 43mm case from the earlier C60 Mk1 and Mk2 era, but removes the bezel entirely. Instead of pushing further into dive watch territory, this takes a step back and simplifies things. That one change does most of the work. Without the bezel, the dial opens up and the watch feels less like a diver and more like a straightforward sports watch.

It keeps the size and presence of the older Trident case, but changes how it wears and how it reads. The dial is simple. Applied markers, clear minute track and not much else. Released in June 2016 as a limited edition of 175 pieces, the C65 Trident Classic Mk I Limited Edition Automatic features the traditional Trident handset with the seconds hand in orange, and a blue dial. The orange seconds hand is the only real point of contrast, but it’s enough. It gives the watch some character without overdoing it. It’s not really a C60 and not quite a C65 as we now know it. It just sits in the middle. In hindsight it makes sense as a stepping stone, even if it didn’t feel like that at the time.

Learn more about CW’s models.

Condition and performance

The watch is in excellent condition with only minor signs of careful use.

  • Case: Clean with light hairlines only

  • Bezel: Excellent

  • Crystal: Clear, no marks

Supplied on a CW leather strap in good condition.

Comes boxed with covering letter, letter explaining that the owner’s manual is out of print, the owner’s manual/certificate of authenticity (!) and cleaning cloth.

Timegrapher: Approximately +8 seconds per day.

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: 50.5mm

  • Lug width: 22mm

  • Height: 10.4mm

  • Movement: Sellita SW200-1 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.