Introduction to the New C60 Trident Pro 300 GMT
British behemoth Christopher Ward is expanding its GMT offerings once again. As we’ve seen plenty of downsized existing models and a plethora of new Twelves, these new GMTs are a welcome addition. CW has introduced three mainstay pieces that revive the C60 Trident GMT, originally released in 2010, just one year after the first Trident. The brand has evolved significantly since then, and this new GMT may be its best yet. The new Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 GMT watches ditch the vintage cues of the C65 GMTs and the fixed bezels of the C63 GMTs in favor of a more functional design with broad appeal.
Design and Case Details
The original C60 Trident GMT was vastly inferior to this new design, bearing almost no resemblance. Christopher Ward has grown immensely since its early days, with elevated designs and impeccable final products. The new C60 Trident Pro 300 GMT incorporates the most recent C60 Trident Pro 300 case, accommodating the GMT movement inside.
The case features Christopher Ward’s Light-catcher design, which is rapidly becoming a staple throughout the brand’s catalog. With alternating, sweeping polished and brushed chamfers, these cases interact with light in unique ways. The new GMTs measure 40mm across and 11.8mm thick, with a lug-to-lug of 47.4mm, offering excellent wearability.
Model Variations and Features
Three models are offered, distinguishable by their dials and bidirectional 120-click bezels. Two models feature ceramic bezel inserts with split color 24-hour scales and a second, brushed ring inside with black pips at each hour. The bezel is blue/light blue on the blue dial and blue/white on the white dial. The third model features a textured steel bezel with raised, polished indices and a thin 12-hour inner ring.
The crown screws down, facilitating 300m of water resistance, and the sapphire crystal is flat for better legibility at angles. All three models are available with a choice of the brand’s five-link Consort bracelet, three-link Bader bracelet, or a color-coordinated FKM Aquaflex strap, all with quick-release mechanisms and micro-adjustment features.
Dial and Movement
The dials of the non-tropical breeze models are simple, featuring polished lacquer in white or blue with applied indices and the brand’s signature handset, filled with Grade X1 C1 Super-LumiNova for low-light situations. The tropical breeze model features a fumé dial shifting from sandy white to Caribbean teal with a yellow GMT hand.
Inside the new C60 Trident Pro 300 GMTs is the Swiss automatic Sellita SW330-2, boasting a 56-hour power reserve at 28,800 vph. The accuracy is quoted at -/+ 20 seconds per day, and the movement is visible through a sapphire caseback, featuring the brand’s repeating flag pattern on the rotor.
Conclusion and Pricing
Despite the focus on The Twelve, the Trident series remains the backbone of CW’s business. The new Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 GMT reaffirms the brand’s commitment to delivering exceptional tool watches. The Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 GMT is priced at $1,195 USD on an FKM Aquaflex strap, $1,380 USD on the three-link Bader bracelet, and $1,420 USD on the five-link Consort bracelet.
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