Best $1,000 Swiss dive watch C60 Trident Pro 300

[@davidslack6243]

I’ve been looking at this watch for a while now. I attended the Chicago Wind Up Show last week and placed my order for the 42mm white with SS bracelet and orange and black rubber. Fantastic quality, great looking watch. Took 4 days to receive it. 5 year warranty, if your on the fence don’t be!!

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@@davidslack6243 nice congrats 🍾

[@arsonfireuk]

This watch cannot be beaten at this price point. I agree about the clasp. But that many micro adjusts mean you can always get a perfect fit, even when your wrists can't decide what size they want to be throughout the day

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

💯 and thank you for watching!

[@nojburns]

I've been looking at this watch for about a year. Just placed my order for this yesterday, but in 38mm. Your video was one that sent me over the edge. Great work. Thanks!

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Congrats 👏 and thank you 🙏

[@henryvazquez1205]

New fan here. Have become a big fan of Christopher Ward and this watch specifically. Looking forward to my 1st purchase. Was a fan boy of Seiko before and the SPB 147 looks amazing too! Decisions, decisions.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you 🙏 for your support and good luck with your first purchase!

[@david6002]

Taking delivery of mine this week, can’t wait. Had the green one first in a 42 but didn’t look right on my wrist so sent it back,no quibbles

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@@david6002 Congrats 👏 and thank you 🙏 for watching!

[@dunx.6955]

it's so beautiful and unique, has its own identity. Love it.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

100% 👍🏼

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

Its close to perfect. I only wish they had the older, less busy bezel. It was gorgeous. I actually prefer the design of the older watch and the 600m water resistance. I hope they keep the old one in production. Im still liking the Aquitaine GMT over this, aiming for that as my first luxury watch with that 56 hour power reserve.

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Thank you for watching and good luck with that GMT!

[@mj9489]

This is the video that ultimately convinced me to pick one up, waiting for it in the post!

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Congrats 👏 and thank you for the support!

[@danielvieito8672]

I feel like many people are sleeping on this watch. Not actually many reviews on youtube, but yours is complete. Now I just have to figure out the best size for my wrist. At first, I was almost certain in the 38mm. But, after your input, now I'm considering the 40mm one :(

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I agree with you and best of luck 👍🏼

[@steveb4012]

Excellent review, this white dial on the orange hybrid is a real eye catcher. It was great to see it on a variety of CW straps and a NATO., gave me an idea what my recently acquired Sealander can look like. Great macro work

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Thank you 🙏 for the support!

[@StandardTime]

Those shots are so juicy! Great vid brother, I like how you paired the watch with so many strap options

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Thank for the support brother ❤️

[@seayak]

Excellent, concise review, well edited and photographed. I bought one of these in black as a slimmer alternative to the C60 #Tide I already own. Your point about COSC certification is well taken. My C60 #tide is COSC certified,, and given the relatively small additional charge for that level of tuning, I would happily pay the extra at this price point. That small upgrade would tick literally all of my boxes. As good as the black one looks, I am still wondering if I should have ordered the white one instead. Well there is always the Sealander GMT out there, with an additional orange GMT hand, for just that much more pop on the wrist. I ordered my Trident Pro 300 with both the bracelet and the black/red nylon/rubber strap, and like both equally - the nylon/rubber for watersports, and the bracelet the rest of the time. Leather straps will get wrecked if you wear them for swimming and diving, but now that CW has made them quickly interchangeable, this is a non-issue either from a fashion or functionality perspective

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you for watching and your thorough comment Bruce!

[@markharrison2484]

That side by side with the SPB was a good shout. The CW is possibly technically the better overall but the SPB is lovely.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thank you for the support! I sold the CW and kept the SPB143 FYI

[@seanjohnson1929]

After looking at all the colors I think I figured out why the white looks the best. Since there is that outside of the dial metal minute track in between the crystal and the bezel, the silver ring visually breaks up the black dial and the black bezel (same with the green and blue versions), so it goes black silver black. But with the white version, it is less noticable as the white and silver kindof visually blend together. So you kindof just see the white dial and then the black bezel. You don't clearly notice the white dial, then a silver ring, then the black bezel. Yes it does go white dial, silver ring, black bezel. But it visually flows smoother, less noticable

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Great observation 👏

[@seanjohnson1929]

@@SoCalWatchReviews and yes this is by far the best, most comprehensive review of this watch on youtube. Plenty of beautiful shots too

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@@seanjohnson1929 Thank you 🙏 for your support!

[@TimeToGoTravelAndTimepieces]

I agree. One of the best divers in this price range.

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Thank you for watching 🙏

[@NobodyYouknow-fl2tw]

Thanks for this review, I just ordered mine. You helped me decide between the 38mm & 40mm, as we have similar wrist sizes.

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Nice and congrats 👏

[@absar8304]

What's your wrist size?

[@ReflectionsonFaith]

So good. Thanks for a great review of a beautiful watch Miguel!👏🙌

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Thank you brother 🙏 ❤️

[@bobzuidema3560]

omg I relate to the last part of your video 100%. I mean what is not to like about the CW; all the specs hit it out of the parc when compared to the Seiko but the Seiko (the SPB147 for me) just won't let me be. My brain says go for the CW my heart says the Seiko is the one for you.... Gonna be so hard to flip the switch since both is not an option.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I’m glad I’m not alone and thank you for watching!

[@seranadesongs]

Great review and a nice diver. I really like that nato strap on the watch, looks really good. CW makes very good watches!

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Thank you 🙏 for the support!

[@MrBacchus18]

Having had both sizes I think the proportions of the 42mm watch is even better than the 40mm. Side note I've had 3 Christopher Ward and I don't know what it is but they don't stick around.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Thanks for sharing and I sold mine after 2 weeks 😂

[@latinballa88]

@@SoCalWatchReviewswhy? Curious is all

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@@latinballa88 Needed to fund another watch 👍🏼

[@davidhartley2926]

it is a sweet watch. for the money, the best automatic diver available, IMHO. I did exactly the same thing as you, ordered the 40mm thinking it'd sit sizewise the same as my omega smpc, but I just didn't feel it, sent it back and reordered the 42mm.

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Thank you for the support!

[@randyreed872]

Please tell your wrist size, thanks.

[@HamishCarpenter]

Great video - you really showcased the watch in all its glory with all the facts good or bad. I presume the clasp length is similar to the submariner - just takes time to get used to it. Thank you I will be purchasing the black one for sure.

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Thank you 🙏 and good luck! 👍🏼

[@Bhethar]

Not sure why but the black version which I love seems less balanced than the white version. It’s really a magnificent watch !❤

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Thank you for watching!

[@Constantlywatching]

Thank you for the dial diameter. Still undecided on 40 or 42mm.....might wait for 2.0 with smaller clasp though. Great vid 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Thank you for watching 🙏

[@dustinr16]

Technically this is version 3.1 of the Trident is it not? It’s just an updated, thinner Trident Mk III Pro 600. I’m waiting to see what the updated Mk III Trident Pro 600 looks like with the updated dial logo. There’s some design choices I don’t like on the new 300 version (in particular the steel portion of the bezel and the numbered ceramic insert). I like the older style fully ceramic indexed bezel better. It’s a shame as if they had just changed the logo, I’d have bought one right away. I’m also not a fan of display casebacks on dive watches (the engraved caseback is nicer). I actually like the look of the new C65 Aquataine better than the Trident 300, just wish that was 39mm not 41mm.

[@EEE-1409]

I also have the same dilemma, would you mind sharing what size wrist you have? Mine is 7.25in or 18.5cm

[@Constantlywatching]

Hi.... 7.25 same as yours. I've tried the 42mm on as my friend has one, but I thought the white dial looked huge as the bezel insert is very thin. Beautiful watch seriously. Might order both and return one

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@@EEE-1409 My wrist size is 6 7/8”

[@garyjohn1956]

I’m ordering mine soon. Can’t wait to get it.

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Congrats 👏

[@thejohnson9204]

Just found your channel. Great review of a nice watch. I now prefer this over the C60 Trident Pro 600. I must have this in White & Blue!!! Your style of talking is somehow compelling. New fan from Sydney, Australia.

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Thank you brother 🙏

[@thebaldwatchcollector]

Great breakdown of the watch and brand very insightful bro, loved it

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Thank you for watching 🙏

[@watchsixto]

Awesome watch Miguel Christopher Ward has been killing it in the watch game that for sure

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Thank you for watching 🙏

[@muhammadabdullahzahid6569]

Idk why everyone is bashing the clasp. Well everyone likes the long clasp on the submariner. Infact i dream of getting this watch soon and one of the reasons for that i its great clasp and bracelet.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I personally prefer a shorter clasp because of my smaller wrist, but this watch overall is really good!

[@1SaG]

While my wrist is slightly smaller (17cm/6.7 in), I'm still eyeing the 38mm version. My 39mm Sealander wears a tad too large for my taste and I think I'd feel the same way about the 40mm Trident. Never having seen any Tridents I cannot be sure, but ... oh well, they do have that 60 day return policy. :) The one thing I *don't* like about the 300 is the see-through caseback, TBH. I don't think those belong on a diver, but it's only a minor gripe (plus I really love the look of the 600's steel caseback).

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Man you’re in a though spot, but I really think you will like the 40mm better!

[@1SaG]

@@SoCalWatchReviews Problem is that I don't have much of a frame of reference. The Sealander is just so different and its dial is certainly larger than the 38mm Trident's and perhaps even the 40mm Trident's. I think the main reason why I'm not 100% satisfied with the way the Sealander wears is the larger dial (when compared to a diver) which makes the whole watch appear larger than it actually is. The only reference I have is that a 40mm Submariner (ref 14060, mid 90s) wears very well on my wrist. And that the 42mm Steinharts are too large for me while their 39mm versions look great. EDIT: I just took my calipers to the C63 and while I couldn't measure it super precisely, it seems the Sealander's dial is around 32mm in diameter. Both the Submariner and the 39mm Steinhart OVM are more like 28 or 29mm, so... yeah.. maybe I should be looking at the 40mm Trident instead. Mind you: I could only measure from the outside since I'm not a watch-maker and didn't take the movements/dials out of the cases for a more exact measurement. ;)

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@@1SaG Man I don’t know what to tell you then. Best of luck with whatever decision you make 👍🏼

[@yashara1e]

Awesome watch, wish it had a longer power reserve and better accuracy, my only 2 gripes, everything else 👌

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Thank you 🙏 for watching!

[@scottlauren3145]

The only dislikes I have are the clasp (I may be wrong but it looks much longer than the previous Trident) and the 5 minute digits on the bezel. 5 minute increments are fine but the actual digits every 5 minutes just make the bezel too busy in my opinion. Other than that, it looks to be a killer watch and with 3 different sizes and 4 colors, theres an option for everyone. Great review, my friend.

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Thank you for the support!!!

[@knowyourhistory]

The clasp is like 2mm longer. Not that much on paper but visually yeah it's a chonker.

[@timelesssneakersandwatches]

A very nice watch, well done on the video bud.

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Thank you for watching 🙏 ❤️

[@RossWristWatchLove]

Great video bro beautiful watch enjoy it 🎉

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Thank you P!!

[@Reclaimtherainbow_Gen9]

Great watch spec wise!!

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👍🏼 thank you 🙏 for the support!

[@englishbyarefin]

My wrist size is 16.7 cm (6.6 in). Which case size should I choose? 38 or 40?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

@@englishbyarefin more refined 38mm, sporty 40mm

[@englishbyarefin]

@@SoCalWatchReviews man! I am more confused now! Can you please elaborate what did you mean? 🥹

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

@ The 38mm wears more like a dress watch. However the 50mm truly feels like a dive watch!

[@crgb2]

Great review!!!

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Thank you 🙏

[@crgb2]

Before this review I was considering this watch, now I am very sure this should be my every day watch…

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@@crgb2 nice 👏 and thank you for the support!

[@rbemuscle6058]

Is the build quality really as good as a TAG Heuer? Cheers

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I’ve only experienced vintage TAG Heuer, so from that perspective yes. This watch is extremely well build and for the price it’s a bargain!

[@fnln1269]

There was a lateral and back play on the bezel of the c60 model I used before. Is there such a play in the bezel of the pro 300 model?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I didn’t notice any, or if it had some it was minimal.

[@fnln1269]

Thank you so much for your quick reply. Can you check this video? kzbin.infoJeJRt3qQfZc?feature=share Is there a play like this?

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@@fnln1269 no not like that.

[@AliasEveWatches]

It looks really good!😊

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Thank you for your continued support Eve!

[@rrivera117]

Thoughts on this vs bb58?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

This one is great value but the BB58 is one hell of a watch!

[@mathieuvaillancourt3219]

Does the ar on the inner surface ?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I’m not sure, and I can’t find the info online. www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw63ef6d0b/pdfs/Dive/c60-trident-pro-300-web-pages.pdf

[@CNick75]

38 fits your wrist better

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[@EEE-1409]

The clasp is way too long, a dive watch should not have a display case back and the bezel has too many numerals. They should have kept the same bezel and case back from the Trident Pro 600. Shame really as otherwise it's an excellent watch for the money.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Keep in mind the watch was designed by majority vote by the people from the forum and that’s what they wanted.

[@EEE-1409]

@@SoCalWatchReviewsReally? I am surprised by that as I've seen many people making similar comments about the clasp, bezel and case back. Perhaps I should join the CW forum!

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

@@EEE-1409 Yes really, go check the interview we did with Mike France (the CEO). However I personally think the clasp is super long, but I do love me a display caseback 😊. At the end of the day us as watch collectors have multiple watches, so variety is always nice. I would say 99.9% of my dive watches have a solid casebacks so having something like this is super cool, my 7 year old loves it as well 👍🏼

[@seayak]

@@SoCalWatchReviews What exactly is the issue with a sapphire crystal case back? How exactly do you damage one of these while wearing it, while diving?????

[@absar8304]

Whats your wrist size?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

6 7/8”

[@johnrb9397]

Is this a paid promotion? Was the watch provided to the channel?

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I paid for it with my own $

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[@jazz1ba]

I cannot find blue version in 40 mm?

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www.christopherward.com/int/watches/C60-Trident-Pro-300/C60-40ADA31S0BB0-B0.html

[@lucerolindemann8510]

Wish there was a way to buy this watch without paying duties.

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Thank you for watching!

[@HamishCarpenter]

There is - use the $125 coupon and order it on the strap. Then place a second order after it ships only for the bracelet. Works perfectly.

[@seayak]

@@HamishCarpenter The discount offers I have received after purchasing a watch from CW say they only apply to an order for a watch over $850. I used this to order a second watch, but this seems to exclude ordering a bracelet after the fact - can anyone clarify this for me?

[@HamishCarpenter]

@@seayak yes but the discount takes it below $800 to bypass the duties

[@arisaga822]

Promising the world and finding it only on pre-order on the website = red flag to me.

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

They use to be available when I released this video.

[@ThisIsDavesGarage]

They go out of stock all the time, that is why they are on pre-order but they come in stock in waves.

[@scatterbrain9490]

Nice

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Thank you 🙏 for the support!

[@peterlandbo2726]

1.000 for this??🤯 When you can have a medium priced swiss watch like a Tissot, Certina or Longines for a small amount more. There's something wrong with the proportions, the logo looks like it was made for tennis shoes and the watch is so shiny that it looks cheap. There you are: One negative comment in the sea of hysterical praise in this thread

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Thank you for your honest thoughts and support 👍🏼