C60 Trident Pro 300

Premium $1,300+

The Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 is a Swiss automatic diver available in four case sizes (38–44mm), offering 300m water resistance in an unusually slim package — just 11.3mm thick in the 40mm reference — powered by a Sellita SW200-1 with a ceramic unidirectional bezel and exhibition caseback. It sits at the upper tier of the brand's direct-to-consumer value proposition.

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40mm

Case

300m

Water res.

11.3mm

Thick

47.45mm

Lug-to-lug

Overview

Brand	Christopher Ward
Reference	C60-40ADA31S0KK1-B0
Collection	C60 Trident
Category	Dive
Released	2022
Price guide	Premium · $1,300+

Full specification

Specs

Case & dial

Diameter	40 mm
Lug-to-lug	47.45 mm
Thickness	11.3 mm
Lug width	20 mm
Water resistance	300 m
Crystal	sapphire
Case material	stainless steel
Bezel	unidirectional dive, ceramic (zirconia), 120-click, lume pip
Case back	exhibition

Movement & furniture

Type	Automatic
Caliber	Sellita SW200-1 →
Functions	Date
Power reserve	38 h
Jewels	26
Lume	Super-LumiNova Grade X1 BL C1
Strap / bracelet	steel bracelet

On the wrist

Put the 40mm C60 Trident Pro 300 on your wrist and the first thing you notice is how low it sits — at just over 11mm thick, it slides under a shirt cuff with surprising ease for a watch rated to 300 metres. The Light-catcher case moves cleanly between brushed flanks and polished facet edges; the transitions are precise and the finishing genuinely feels more expensive than the price tag implies. The ceramic bezel clicks positively through all 120 detents without a hint of play, and the Super-LumiNova on the applied gunmetal markers charges quickly and glows a strong ice-blue in the dark.

The dial is deliberately spare: the twinflag logo at 12, a date window at 6, and nothing else competing for attention. That restraint means the watch moves credibly from desk to pool without looking out of place at either. The Sellita SW200-1 is visible through the exhibition caseback — a genuine pleasure at this price — though enthusiasts aware of the caliber's reputation may wish Christopher Ward had stretched to the SW300-1 instead. For a buyer who wants a serious, slim daily diver without a Swiss heritage markup, this is a hard watch to argue against.

Bottom line

A well-finished value diver that punches above its price class in case quality and wearability, though buyers sensitive to movement spec will note the SW200-1's everyday-use tolerances rather than COSC-grade precision.

Highlights

300m / ceramic unidirectional bezel (120 clicks)
11.3mm slim case (40mm ref.)
Light-catcher brushed-and-polished finishing
Exhibition screw-down caseback
Four sizes: 38 / 40 / 42 / 44mm

Who it's for

Buyers on a sub-$1,400 budget looking for a capable Swiss automatic diver that also works as a daily wearer. The 40mm at 47.45mm lug-to-lug suits medium to medium-large wrists, and the slim 11.3mm profile means it can double as a semi-formal watch. Well suited to first-time buyers of mechanical divers who want genuine finishing quality without paying for Swiss-brand heritage.

Who should skip it

Skip it if you need a COSC-certified movement, prefer an in-house or high-spec caliber, or want a GMT hand — Christopher Ward sells a separate C60 Trident Pro 300 GMT (Sellita SW330-2) for that use case.

Before you buy

Four case sizes (38–44mm) with different lug widths: 20mm on 38mm/40mm, 22mm on 42mm — confirm before ordering a strap
A GMT variant with the same 'C60 Trident Pro 300' name exists (SW330-2 movement, 2024) — confirm you want the standard date-only version
Movement tolerance is ±20 sec/day; not COSC-certified
Original 2022 launch prices have increased — verify current pricing on the CW website before ordering

FAQ

Is the C60 Trident Pro 300 automatic or quartz?

It runs a automatic movement.

What movement does the C60 Trident Pro 300 use?

The Sellita SW200-1 (Sellita).

Does the C60 Trident Pro 300 have a date?

Yes.

How water resistant is the C60 Trident Pro 300?

It is rated to 300 m.

How big does the C60 Trident Pro 300 wear?

40 mm wide with a 47.45 mm lug-to-lug.

Is there a GMT version of the C60 Trident Pro 300?

Yes. Christopher Ward added a GMT variant in August 2024, using a Sellita SW330-2 movement with a 24-hour GMT hand, 56-hour power reserve, and a slightly thicker 11.8mm case. It is sold under the same C60 Trident Pro 300 name with a GMT designation.

How does the Trident Pro 300 compare in value to a Tudor Black Bay 54?

The CW costs roughly one-quarter to one-third of the Black Bay 54's price. Tudor uses an in-house movement (MT5400 series) and carries greater brand heritage and resale strength; the CW offers thinner case design and comparable case finishing at a fraction of the cost, with a Sellita-based caliber.

What is Christopher Ward's 'Light-catcher' case?

It is the brand's proprietary multi-facet case-finishing technique, combining directionally brushed surfaces with polished edges and chamfers to maximise the play of light. On the Trident Pro 300 it also allowed engineers to reduce case thickness versus the older, deeper-rated Trident 600 generation.