Discover the Incredible C60 Trident Lumière with Its Designer Will Brackfield

[@joelopic]

This could be the dive watch of the year. A very nice looking piece that ticks all my boxes. Always been a fan of CW.i hope its a big success.

[@tizombie]

Really good looking watch. I think this one will be my first CW. Good interview. Thank you.

[@Haru-O]

Thanks Sam for the interview. I love the refinement of this C60. CW has done it again. I recently got to try on many of their watches including Bel Canto, the Twelve, new C60 GMT at the Intersect LA. Just wish this was available at the time to see.

[@kjyu]

Absolutely gorgeous watch, literally perfect in every way.

[@WatchChris]

What!!! That's my shirt!!! Thanks for wearing it sam!

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Representing!!!

[@C.C._TJ_Jason]

Very cool you got a review watch so quickly!

[@ProfessorPesca]

Aside from the watch, which is an absolute knockout as far as I am concerned, it’s so interesting to hear a designer talking about decision making and market positioning honestly.

[@clockhunterGermany]

Very nice dive watch; great design !

[@RedwoodAggie]

This is a really exciting release, and I cannot wait to check it out in their new Dallas showroom soon. I really appreciate hearing what went into the design and it makes me like it even more. I've been turning purple holding my breath waiting for Tudor to come out with a blue Pelagos 39, but maybe this is what I need? I don't dislike the Pelagos 42, but I want a bracelet (i.e. no FXD) and this one is much thinner than the Pelagos 42. I don't want to sacrifice build quality though, and if it's potentially even better than the already solid CW's I handled at Windup last year, this could be the one. Thanks for doing this video.

[@Redbaron3314733]

Great video, terrific to see someone from the manufacturer interviewed!! Is the 54 hour power reserve confirmed? I've seen different data in CW's Loupe magazine, which differs from the CW website. Less than Pelagos at 70 hours; but, this is a much better value. Great review!

[@scotchharry8879]

Very interesting video with the actual designer of the watch explaining the decisions behind the various design choices. I only discovered this watch today and I'm quite taken with it.. I really like the gradient or fume' dials and could see myself getting one. I am a bit torn between the blue and dark grey dials. I might make an appointment to see them in person in the Maidenhead showroom. V glad it is just the logo on the dial and minimal text.. Well done Christopher Ward - hope its a winner for them!

[@wilsonroofer]

Make a vanta black dial with this lume😎

[@murrayalex4843]

Very nice indeed

[@vasacermak1]

Best looking diver! No contest

[@Doggo-frencton]

Another banger from CW. Might have to shake a few couch cushions and reserve one of these.

[@nickbrooker1411]

wow! all 3 look great!

[@maximum2753]

Great interview, thank you. I appreciate the new look and the risk involved with going in this direction. -I don’t think there really is a watch out there that looks anything like this. -I really wish there had been a stainless steel version first, just to make it financially more accessible.. I hope down the line there will be more rubber strap colors, I’m not a fan of the complementing orange. Also, maybe it’s just me, but I think it’s a missed opportunity to do something new with the rotor design, it would be nice if there was some differentiation from other CW watched, the rotor always looks the same.

[@garyp432]

They look cool. I'd have the orange dial. Well done Christopher Ward.

[@edjack1993]

Very cool. But those male end links (which apparently take the effective lug to lug to a curved 53mm) seem oddly long for me, particularly on a relatively slim and compact watch.

[@markwheeler4417]

I'd love to see this case extended to stainless steel watches.

[@restaurant_watches]

I just ordered the orange dial on bracelet to add to my green dial Bel Canto. Christopher Ward is coming up in my mind.

[@lpg12338]

Cool watch from a good watch brand. 😎👍

[@brandontones]

Just when I say, I cant possibly buy yet another Christopher Ward watch, they have to come out with another stunner.

[@Robert-vw3od]

This is a very good watch which the rumour Mill has been talking about for months. Personally, I think this is quite a natural step up for CW it brings them up nearer to the quality you get from MONTA or FORMEX. If I had not just bought something then this would be top of my list.

[@coalakida]

Can you tell me the size of the Clock face ? I know the case is 41mm , Thank you.

[@GoranPeuc]

Ah man if they made an all black one, with deep black bezel, and deep black face, and black hands (with lume on them of course), I'd buy it instantly. The stealthy version.

[@ML-dh6ly]

If this was a 38mm I’d definitely buy it but it’s sadly a tad large for me

[@Fred-nv8gf]

Me too! 39 mm works too.

[@leonardkoh6926]

Hope there is plans to come out smaller dials and more colours

[@MusicianGreg]

Please make a version with a date window.

[@scotts2027]

Wow, had started saving for a Tudor Pelagos after a Ball preorder… this watch is next!

Really wish it was 39mm with a lug to lug of 45mm

[@southpaw602]

whats wrong with 41 mm? im i missing something? i dont get it. what is the appeal of sub 40mm watches for watch enthusiasts? i have 20/20 vision, im a normal sized guy( more on the thin side) and a 36-38mm watch simply gets lost on my wrist and looks borderline girly. i dont get it. where is the appeal for a smaller sized watch (aka-sub 40mm)?

@@southpaw602 Crazy concept but people come in different shapes and sizes and have different preferences too.

[@MichaelAguila]

This looks awesome when it's glowing. Not sure how much I like it from the video. The double triangle annoys me for some reason when they're not glowing. Maybe a 60 or a different idea on the bezel would've been cooler. It also feels a little too playful to be a CW watch. The black and orange look much more fitting to the design as well. I wasn't really feeling the CW brand until I got to try them on recently, so I wouldn't pass judgement on this one just yet, but it doesn't look as great to me in daylight compared to how awesome it looks in the dark. Good video though. 💪

[@seayak]

Ordinarily I am not a fan of sunburst faces as opposed to solid colours, but in this case the darker outside of the face gives more visual contrast against the lumed indices that the lighter centre area, which is a good thing.

[@khronokraze]

I like it!

[@stevecarr9028]

Lovely watch, the only thing making me hesitate is that the case is a bit on the thin side for me,

[@chrisfogarty9775]

Would it suit an 8 ¼ inch wrist in your honest opinion as you've worn it ?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I think it would, it’s slender but also looks in proportion, some early CW from a few years ago did look like a dinner plate on the wrist. This is more refined. Makes my Elite 1000 look very thick, even though I would choose that still over this.

[@chrisfogarty9775]

@@CasualWatchReviews does the dial indices look a little plastic looking I get why it's just in the video it looks yh a little plastic doe's that make sense

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Once Will said it was a ceramic that made sense to me, because they are Matt and polished bevels. I don’t think you can make plastic look like that. If you don’t immediately look at and think it looks cool in the photos, honestly you won’t like it in person. It’s so unique and distinctive I think you either love it or not. The case and bracelet are amazing, more refined and feel like something special over the light catcher case, even though I think that case is amazing. But you have to love the look, the case and everything is just an amazing bonus but the star of the show are the dial and indices.

[@chrisfogarty9775]

@@CasualWatchReviews thank you for your reply

[@chrisfogarty9775]

@@CasualWatchReviews you're right about whether it appeals to you straight away or not I ordered the 40mm GMT on the consort bracelet I absolutely love that watch but again I'm worried about sizing it's 40mm aghhhh

[@firefly0203]

Appealing for sure. BUT edging up on Pelagos pricing. Would make me consider saving a few more months to get a Tudor that carries a better investment grade.

[@lordcharfield]

I’d rather buy this in stainless steel and pay less. I’m conflicted as to whether to get the blue C60 Pro 300 42mm or pay twice as much for this. Suggestions welcome as long as they’re gentlemanly (I already have the Atoll 300 (Reef Blue).

[@DarkPa1adin]

I scroll through the video. is there a weight?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

No I didn’t mention it actually. I’m not sure what it is but it does have a nice feel in the hand not too light feeling!

[@bipennate]

In the Fratello review, they wrote this: "One detail that stood out during my time with the watch is that the end links are slightly longer than the lugs. This slightly surprised me because that’s usually where the brand excels. While it never stands out if you’re not paying attention to it, it is one of those details that, once seen, can’t be unseen." This seems like an error, not a design choice. Is there any explanation here? Is it an issue of a pre-production model being slightly off, or is this somehow intentional, and why? I love this watch, but I feel like this would be the kind of issue that would bother me, I hate to say.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

When you say "Is there any explanation here?" does that mean you have not watched the Interview? Let me know when you have and I will give my opinion for sure.

[@bipennate]

I did watch the video, I don't remember that coming up? Apologies if it did and I missed it. I meant, might there be some info that wasn't in the video or perhaps it's not as significant in-person, etc? Or that this was pre-production?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Ok cool, thanks for watching. There is a slight overhang of the bracelet, I noted it in the footage but was told by Will, that was just in the prototypes we had. I have not seen a full production one yet.

[@bipennate]

@@CasualWatchReviews that's a relief, it seemed so randomly off! I'll be saving up my money for this one for sure, I think that it's fantastic

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Maybe wait till a few of the production ones come out and check again. I have some detailed footage of what it looked like on the prototype but didn’t include it when they told me it was a prototype

[@vibr0314]

I'd like to purchase the watch, however I've heard that their customer service is lacking.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I have never had any issues with their customer service and I was a customer before a reviewer of theirs. There is a CW forum that you could ask on. In fact CW themselves gauge ideas from that community.

[@Makingnewnamesisdumb]

Will they try this with the trident GMT?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I doubt it honestly, I don’t know for sure but they deep this globalite watches for special editions not the standard models.

[@chrishewson40]

superb looking watch. ive had Tudors, a rolex explorer and datejust and I'm actually bored with them. ive sold the lot and I wont buy any more. this new Christopher ward looks far better and a very good comfortable fit than my previous watches i mentioned. cant wait to get it. have ordered the blue on bracelet today. the orange is lovely but a bit too colourful for me. the grey looks like a pelagos

[@walterhardinge-zt2ol]

I looks like a real winner ,do your have an AD in Canada I generally prefer to try on a watch before committing myself to buy .if yes great if not what needs to happen to get one to me in B.C Canada 🇨🇦

[@stuart150]

I can't help feeling the Globolight decision was driven by focus groups (we want glow-in-the-dark!), I'm not convinced they avoided it looking like a toy and can't help feeling it would be far better with "normal" applied indices

[@Stealther]

Agreed. It looks like cheap plastic to me, maybe because they are so thick.

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

Hey Sam can you review the Forteller Engineer? Very interesting diver with Scandinavian design, integrated bracelet, ISO rating, all for $269! I might buy it as a dress diver.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey, thanks for watching! I noticed I haven’t seen you in the comments for a while. Honestly, it’s tough to take on requests like this. Each video takes me 8-10 hours to make, and I have a full-time day job. I usually pick watches I really like or think will get decent views. I’m also cutting back on microbrands since, to be fair, only Jody tends to get good views on the smaller, lesser-known brands.

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

@CasualWatchReviews sorry Sam, I try to see all your videos cause I enjoy them, the KZbin algorithm is weird so they don't often pop up. . No worries, I totally respect that. Do what's good for the channel.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Well welcome back and thanks for sticking with me! KZbin algorithm is interesting, I forget the channels I liked that it stops recommending as I usually watch on my TV.

[@cedarcanoe]

I hope CW will make it in steel as well

[@adriansutherland7948]

I have one of the original Atoll limited editon models (before the Rolex bezel version) with the 'lighter catcher' hands/ indecies. My take is I like the new bezel but how much lume do you need? I kid you not my Atoll wipes the floor with any of my other watches come lights out & we need more? As a holiday snorkel diver who never got below 10M's whilst hunting my tea with a speargun & have only used BA during training & a couple of dive holidays at depths of 30M's max use a watch bezel to time dive & accent for safety. Watches over 100M's are overkill for 99.9% of the population, la Last time I was down to 10M's was in Berlin so I could wave to my grandkids at the bottom of a tank through the windows (although no weights or fins made it harder to get down there 😀)

[@RawAndUnfilteredThoughts]

Now make it in a 38mm size.

[@davef89]

Looks great, titanium too light though

[@ronb4115]

Designs they’re so proud of they still won’t put their brand name on it.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey, thanks for watching. The lead designer Will is being interviewed here about how proud he is of the watch. I’m not sure the point you are trying to make here can you elaborate? The name is on the back and the logo on the front. A change made because so many people complained about the full name being on the dial. I made an upload about exactly this subject if you are interest.

[@ronb4115]

@@CasualWatchReviews Ohhh it’s completely subjective as you know, I’m just not a fan of the name being removed and them caving to consumers if that’s the truth. From a micro brand perspective I’ve had many, including CWard, Monta and Traska. The latter two exemplify the classic name and logo I wish CWard would figure out again. I love owning a watch and seeing the brand name to feel proud of that purchase.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

CW are proud the logo on the dial. Mike says as much here. See what you think! REAL Reason Christopher Ward's Name was on the Dial? kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnacg4GdnJmonNE

[@ronb4115]

@@CasualWatchReviews There wasn’t a solid reason given. All they had to do was have it 3 rows. Logo on top, then Christopher and Ward below Christopher, symmetrical and sized properly. It would be beautiful and represent brand heritage. Oh well, can’t please everyone.

[@vibr0314]

​@@ronb4115 Yeah, I wish they'd put their names on the dial.I was about to order, but the dial without the name is quite plain,so I think I will reconsider the watch.

[@jeffrey2705]

I see CW has discovered Lumicast. They're a little late to the party. I just received my Zelos Thresher Worldtimer with the mother of pearl dial, and it has Lumicast numerals and enough BGW9 to light up a room at night. And the best part it was only $649. Way cheaper than the CW C60. I have the C60 Atoll Shark White from CW and it's a looker I must say. But the sad reality is that I will NEVER give CW anymore of my money. Their customer service is just horrible when something goes wrong like it did in my case on that C60 Atoll. As a business that only sells online you would think that their customer service would be top notch with the right people in the right positions that suit them, but CW is not that at all. A company to me isn't about the products they carry or sell, but all about the experience and customer service. You can have an amazing product, but if customer service is not up to par then its makes the product worthless!

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

I love CW but for me this watch has lost its elegance a bit with the overly thick markers and hands. I still do appreciate that CW is staying new things. ❤

[@l8erzmonkey]

The price is not similar to the old elite its like 600 more😂 its a nice watch it looks decent its just a hard pill to swallow seeing a brand which had good value not do much then charge double vs the normal 300

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Literally every point you made there was wrong. You could have spent less than 5 seconds googling all that before you commented.

[@Stealther]

Not loving the ceramic lume as executed. It looks like plastic and a bit chonky in size. Also, the same radial gradient on every...single...watch doesn't help. Move on from that. Please. On the bright side, I'm glad to see lume on the second hand. Please add lume to the second hand on other models!

[@Sumerdini]

Too large, we need 38mm

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I'd have to see it in person $2,400 is getting up there for a Christopher Ward . It looks a little gimmicky.

[@ilmostro16]

Just keep in mind the Tudor Pelagos 39 is twice the price with effectively the same features. And honestly I think this watch is better looking objectively. If this said Tudor on it the internet would explode and everyone would want one for $4500.

[@encol7953]

@@ilmostro16…subjectively.

[@avip671]

Wtf is the logo tho?

[@owen5363]

Combination of English/Swiss flags.

[@RockLobster223]

Any negatives? Of course not, this is a "review" after all.

[@CasualWatchReviews]

Hey, the execution of the case and bracelet are honestly excellent. I think you just have to really like the look. I’m not sure its for me but if you like the look its even better in person.

[@DarkPa1adin]

The huge negative is the clasp is too long. Seems to be problematic for smaller wrists

[@robbbbery]

It's not a review, though is it? It's an interview with the designer.

[@CraigG21]

Haters gonna hate… It’s a discussion with the designer. Video & discussion well done.

[@RockLobster223]

@@robbbbery So sorry, I was mislead by the name of the channel, which is "Casual Watch Reviews". I have no idea how I came to the conclusion it was a "review".

[@chrisfogarty9775]

Why don't they make a 44mm 40mm and 36mm on all models I love the GMT and this watch I'd definitely buy but there too small CW must be losing a lot of business I think it's such a shame

[@rauliorga3823]

I agree with you. If a 43 or 44 mm version was available, i would get very agitated about buying the black version. Also, Zelos coats all their titanium bracelets at a much lower price point, while CW lets you easily scar that fresh titanium.

[@maximum2753]

Im also worried this will look too small, 38 and 42 would have suited more people..

[@CasualWatchReviews]

My wrist is 7.2 inch so about average I think. It fit me well as you can see on the wrist shots

[@rauliorga3823]

@@CasualWatchReviews indeed, looks like a 43-44 mm on mine.

[@garychowhm]

Overpriced

[@CasualWatchReviews]

In comparison to........................

[@brandontones]

​@@CasualWatchReviews Anything he compares it to is going to be way less quality. Until you own CW's you won't understand just how great the value is with the brand.

[@garychowhm]

@@brandontones if you compare to a recent launched zelos ?

[@CasualWatchReviews]

I can easily do that as I have reviewed both… what do you want to know? They two different watches. The Zelos is great one of the best I have seen from them but with exception of the globalist they are different watches.

[@robbbbery]

​@@CasualWatchReviews My bank account! (I'm not who you were replying to, though)

[@fieldwalker]

I’m all about lume - been waiting a diver of any price that keeps up with my Seiko LX. Maybe this can?? One issue that bugs me about this new CW, that minute hand… it’s a bit weird 🫤🤔.

[@walterhardinge-zt2ol]

I looks like a real winner ,do your have an AD in Canada I generally prefer to try on a watch before committing myself to buy .if yes great if not what needs to happen to get one to me in B.C Canada 🇨🇦