Christopher Ward TRIDENT PRO 300 - Better Than Tudor
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- Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
- The new Christopher Ward Trident Pro 300 is one of the best dive watches under $5000. I am amazed by the quality and it is definitely on par with my Tudors; at only a fraction of the price. The attention to detail with the finishing, the beauty of the case, the thinness, and the exceptional bracelet make it stand out in a very competitive market.
I promised myself one of these if I finish my 65 lb weight loss by a certain date.
wish you the best mate!
You can do it! Don't let yourself down even when it's hard. If you think that nobody belives in you, I do.
I know it isn't easy, but you can do it.
Leave me a reply when you get that watch.
@@zypher8675 Thank you! I appreciate the kind words.
Good luck.
How is it going
@@l_poci_ Great, thanks. Lost 33 lbs so far.
Beautiful. This is what happens when a company listens to its customers.
I was so impressed by the quality of the CW watch in this review that I just ordered a blue Trident Pro 300 in 42 mm, on a bracelet. I have two Steinharts which I thought had set the benchmark in terms of value for money, but this new version of the Trident Pro seems to take this to a whole new level.
This watch is $1,100 USD, Steinharts are generally in the $600-800 USD range with a few exceptions. Your Steinharts have movements that are one grade higher than the one used in the Trident Pro 300. The Trident uses the standard grade Sellita SW200-1 movement. Steinharts use at minimum the Spécial (Elaboré) grade of the SW200-1 movement (they moved to Sellita after ETA movements became unavailable). In other words, your Steinharts are more accurate watches. This reviewer is more interested in jewelry than watches.
@@2011blueman That may be true, but as an owner of several each of both Steinhart and Christopher Ward watches, I think CW has much nicer case designs and finishing. Hard to beat either of these as value-for-money
Ward's bracelets are nicer too, both for the quick-detach feature and the on-the-fly micro adjustment.
@@2011bluemanI sold my Steinhart last week. I was aware of the difference between the he movements. It was a beautiful watch and very accurate, but only as accurate as my Christopher Ward (which I will never sell) and not as beautiful. If I was just interested in accuracy, I’d use my Apple Watch, or buy a Casio!
Nice review and video, I have this model too with the same colour combo (38mm). What I like about it is that not only is it great in the tool/utility department with it's specs but that it also is great because of it's styling and size. It looks great on a sailcloth strap when I'm going out or in formal occasions too. Great all rounder!
My C60 300 came in yesterday. It is phenomenal. The finishing quality feels just as nice as my omega SMP. The bracelet is 10/10. I love the on-the-fly micro adjust! The hands and bezel line up perfectly. The bezel action is perfect. I can never go back to seiko. Love the clean aesthetic. Love how thin and comfortable it is while also having great wrist presence. To me this is literally the perfect watch! On my timegrapher this watch is running +7 seconds out the box at 0.2 ms beat error. Not bad at all!
painted logo...
Today is my 34th birthday. This watch will be a nice birthday present for me!
The Tudor just looks like a clumsy piece of metal compared to the CW from the sides.
Thank you for the straight to the point no nonsense video with solid camera work. I’ve been considering one of these for a year or so and your video has really helped me make a decision. Have a Good One….. Cheers from the U.K. 👍🏼
I just ordered this watch. Got it in black. Tbh I like having a display case back!!
Oh, no - not only better than Tudor.
I love it more than my Richard Mille RM 74-01, my URWERK U 120 and my Greubel Forsey GMT Globe. They are nothing to me compared to this fantastic, gorgeous, exorbitant timepiece...
Exhibition case backs are the best!
I’m blown away by the quality
Whoa those indices pop more than I thought, great video! Have to disagree on getting rid of he see through case back it’s a nice addition and fun to look at while waiting around.
I think longines is crazy still putting those ancient bracelets and clasps on there pieces
I'd love to see longines restored to its old grandeur
Yup, that clunky bracelet is a deal killer for me.
Why don't you like see through case backs? I love being able to look at the different movements whirring away. Great review.
What about the painted logo, instead of applied?
Excellent video. You just sold me on this watch. I was considering the Seiko SPB143 but with it's QC issues and the new pip at 3oclock as well as the gap in the end links I am turned off. CW is insane value and quality and extremely underrated in the watch world. I'd take this over Oris Aquis or even the Sinn 104 because the Sinn costs almost twice as much now and doesn't even give you a ceramic bezel and it's clasp is terrible. Also I don't like how it has double sided hex screws in the links. I will definitely go with CW!
I'm so happy I went with Christopher Ward instead of the Sinn 104. Sure I appreciate the Sinn watch's heritage, but it's almost twice the price and doesn't even give you a ceramic bezel and the clasp on the Sinn is absolute crap. Like it's made out of tin foil bad. Meanwhile the clasp on the CW is 10/10 just like the rest of the watch. It blows my mind!
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Great review!! I just saw this in person yesterday at the NYC Wind Up Watch Fair and I was equally impressed!! I bought it and it’s my first proper and nice watch!! I’m so excited with it!! This is my gateway drug watch haha
I have that same watch on the orange rubber strap. I love it. It’s a fantastic watch
Great review. I'm a big fan of CW and have a c60 pro 600 gmt and absolutely love it. It's funny you do not like the display caseback because that was the one feature I really wanted that the pro 600 GMT didn't have. When I first saw the Pro 300 I was extremely happy to see they featured a display caseback.
Wow I thought I was looking at a 3000$ watch wow!
Great video! I really like the way you compare the Christopher ward watch with the Longines Hydroquest and Tudor. Further, I actually think the exhibition caseback is great. Let's face it… nobody is going to go diving with a watch like this. Christopher Ward has probably created the best all-around watch in the $1000 range in terms of looks, specs and quality.
There's a video of a guy that went diving with this watch.
Excellent video, good to see more people speaking up for the brand. I bought a C63 recently, admittedly with some scepticism about some of the enthusing I had read. Seems I needn't have worried, I was looking at a Longine Conquest, I don't think it was as nice as my C63.
Great choice and agree with your points entirely
I nearly pulled the trigger on a 39mm blue auto Conquest, a few points such as no micro-adjust and the short minutes hand put me off, then I saw the blue C63, it was love at first sight!!!
@Paul Griffin Hi, mine is a blue 39mm in blue with the flag logo.. it was bought with the black vintage leather strap for £535 with CW's discount code. I've since added the bracelet which is a serious upgrade and, a black hybrid rubber strap which is smart and super comfortable. I'm very pleased and feel it has an Aqua Terra vibe about it.
@Steve B hey up mate, cheers for the response, I joined the mailing list waiting for a coupon then I will buy one, I heard the bracelet is fantastic, did you find the clasp abit too big??? How does the blue dial look, I have only seen one review video, and it did not look as good as the photos, the blue Aqua Terra was one of the first watches I fell in love with, bit too pricey for my budget!
@Paul Griffin Hi Paul, I think the blue is fine, the polished indices really pop against it. I was going for the black, my usual preference, but blue on the bracelet looks really nice. The bracelet is really high quality, beating the one on my Omega SMP. Being totally nitpick, I would like a slightly shorter clasp but it's comfortable and weighty, a real upgrade for the watch. If you look at a Tissot Powermatic 80, then a CW63, Iknow which one you'd pick.
That midcase is 🔥🔥🔥
I promised mysef one of these after I get out of debt.
I choose a black dial which perfectly fits with the outer ceramic benzel. Highest finishing watch in its price range.
I also just decided to get a C60 Trident Pro 300 38mm on black dial, that's a such incredible watch in price around $1000. Even it's an British brand but worth compare to other Swiss brand
@@ducmai9635 How does it wear in 38mm?
@@tiote_paris6106 perfect
@@ducmai9635 I don't know whether to go for a 38 or 40 whats your wrist size?
@@tiote_paris6106 my wrist size is 15.5cm, pretty small so 38mm is perfect for me, if yours is about 16, 16.5cm, size 40mm is your choice
I own this exact model & it really is a fantastic piece. The only thing I'd change is the length of the clasp. Apart from that, £ for £ it's the best watch I own.
After this watch I can never go back to Seiko
I got bronze Dune in green with bracelet and COSC certified. I will buy the blue dial too... My favourite watch!
I want the 40mm in black. I think it’ll be a great everyday watch.
I have the CW C60 Pro 300 and I used to have a Pelagos and IMO the Tudor is a much better watch. The CW loses about 13 seconds a day, the Pelagos was a consistent +1 to +2 seconds a day. The bracelet and clasp on the CW is not in the same league as the Pelagos . The clasp on the CW does not always close properly while on the wrist. Overall the CW is a nice watch and worth the money, just not as nice as the Tudor.
Just brought this model in the 38mm , can't wait to get it on wrist
If you don't see the difference in the Tudor Pelagos and the Christopher Ward maybe look at the specs on each. I get you like the CW Pro 300 and for the money it's fantastic but don't go overboard. Pelagos is COSC Certified , 500 meter , Titanium , In-House Movement 70 Hour power reserve.
@@dickgrantberg We are lucky to have options at all price points. I'll eventually but a CW
How's the accuracy and movement from your Christopher ward ⌚ compared to the longines? 🤔
Agree on see through case back. Lessens the 'diver' aspect.
I'm purchased a 600m just a few weeks before this came out. I probably would have gotten this one instead, although I love my 600.
Question, what is it about the display caseback you dislike - we need details! Added thickness? Prefer the trident caseback with the wonderfully raised trident?
Also, the singular of indices is index, not indice. Lots of people make that mistake.
I agree with you and most of the commenters, CW is knocking it out of the park recently.
I have the 40mm in black.. it's a phenomenal watch, however, here are my cons:
1. The lume is far from being good. It's average at best, not great for a diver.
2. The clasp is very long and its operation is mediocre, even compared to some Chinese brands.
3. Male endlinks aren't great, better have female ones for a nicer fit.
With all said, I absolutely love it!
4. painted logo
I agree with you 100% on your critiques. Dots on the indices and get rid of the see through case back. The original case backs were really nice with the Trident. I own the black variant and love it as well.
Well done with this review.. just received mine and echo your comments!
Frank in Colorado
I don't mind see-through casebacks on watches with impressive movements and lovely finishing but on a watch with a standard run-of-the-mill movement it feels a little out of place. I'd definitely prefer if they made their own solid metal caseback with lovely engraving.
CW certainly make excellent watches. I have a Trident V2 with the rare green bezel. The only thing that I do not like is the hour hand, but that is entirely subjective. Thanks for t(e video.
I have the Pro 600 which has a solid back so should be the perfect watch for the reviewer. I can’t fault mine.
I’ll be picking up a green one in 38 or 40mm I’m undecided, my wrist size is 7 inches, what are your thoughts?
I have a 7” wrist also. 40mm is the sweet spot.
Looks really nice and great quality! may I ask what size of screwdriver you use to size Christopher Ward watches? thank you.
The only real difference between CW and more expensive brands is the intricacies of the movements and the prestige of the brand name you are paying for. Otherwise the finishing quality on the CW is just as good as any "high end brand" and the sellita sw200-1 is an excellent movement that can be just as accurate as a COSC chronometer and it's robust so you don't have to spend hundreds servicing it every few years. CW is literally the best bang for buck in the watch world.
Deciding wherever to go for this or the c63 sealander gmt 🤔
Agree with you about the exhibition case back, much prefer a solid case back on a dive watch. Not sure why they did that!
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Big round dot is the Aquitaine! Great review, thank you!
Nice and detailed review, found by chance. Gonna subscribe!
I agree with every word (except that I like to see the mechanism through the case back).
I, too, own the Hydroconquest, the latest version, and the CW's steel bracelet is of considerably higher quality than that of the Longines (and not just because of the use of screws instead of pressure pins). The CW's bezel is also superior to the bezels of all the diver's I own (some of them more expensive than the Trident).
Definitely a best-buy! Guys, do not hesitate to buy this reference (or the blue one, or whatever color you like, and find); you will not be disappointed.
Worn everyday it does -1spd, while in timebox it does +2-3spd, in my experience.
Definitely not the last CW watch I am gonna own...
The only things I’d say the pelagos has over the cw is movement and that clasp
The watch you described is the mido 200
They look quite nice, but comparing to a Tudor is silly IMO.
People will map it up though 😉
I own 3 CW watches at present and have owned another 5 in the past. These watches match up to luxury brand watches without doubt. PS, I agree about the exhibition case back but disagree about the indices
What do you not like about see through case backs?
I agree. I own 5 Tudors and have owned around 15 C.Wards in the past, ranging from 2018 until 2022. I would say there are no quality differences with their newer models and if anything, the usability of the new CW’s are much better and clearly the value too.
I am a sucker for Rolex/Tudor design language though and I feel CW’s offerings of late seem a little bland for my taste - hence why I sold my very last CW just this morning on eBay as my collection was getting out of control. I hope to own a new CW again soon though!
waste of money
They look quite nice, but comparing to a Tudor is silly IMO.
You kind of get what you pay for.
See through case back is why they reduced the WR to 300 from 600
@@dickgrantberg My CW Trident Pro 600 Sapphire, as the name indicates, is rated for 600 meters and has a see through back.
I know they stopped with those "loupe" discount codes, but do they do any sort of sales or discounts these days?
What’s the winding like any good or stiff
Great review. Details are shown very close. I really like that watch. I would like to ask you about your experience purchasing this watch and the USA customs. I heard some horror stories that make me think twice before I buy overseas. Thanks !
Hi, I can't speak to the US customer experience, however, I bought a C63 a few weeks back and the CS was brilliant. I am visually impaired and was struggling with parts of the website, my problem not CW's. I phoned them up and they couldn't be more helpful and my watch arrived the next day and I had email updates throughout the process. The quality for the money is excellent, I have 2 Omegas and the C63 does not embarrass itself sitting alongside them. Excellent video by the poster
@@steveb4012 Hi Steve, thank you for your reply. Glad to see you are happy with the watch. I am sure I would love it too. But since the watch is shipped out from GB, that is were my concern is.
Agree. I also don't like this case back.
That's the main reason why I prefer Trident C60 Pro 600 over Trident C60 Pro 300.
This guy is more obsessed with the bracelet links than the actual watch. The Tudor Pelagos has an in-house Chronometer movement with 70 hour power reserve. The Trident Pro 300 uses the standard grade version of the Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 36 hour power reserve and up to +/- 30 sec/day accuracy. The reason the Tudor Pelagos is a far superior and more expensive watch is because of the titanium and the far superior movement. If you have no appreciation of that then you should sell the Tudor. Christopher Ward makes good watches, I own the Bel Canto and the C1 moonglow. However, to say that a Trident Pro 300 is better than the Tudor Pelagos is absurd.
Just curious why you don’t like the see through caseback. I just ordered this CW in blue. I also have a Hamilton Khaki and Tissot PR100 with see throughs.
@@dickgrantberg Thank you for the explanation! Those 3 points do make sense. I fidget around at my desk a lot, I've always liked taking the watch off and admiring it sometimes. But I can definitely see that ordinary ETA etc do get old to look at.
Anyone had a change to compare it to Monta Ocean King?
I agree that Christopher Ward is moved up a level, maybe to longines or even Oris lower end models but not up to standards of Tudor black bays.
All dat MaMaCoo watches sssssoooooooo gorgeous！
Beautiful Watch, but that center link attach to the case killing me , that’s the difference with Tudor and their bracelets, falls like water not a mm more from the end of the case, and for me small wrist guy That is a huge!!!!!! Deal 😩
What accuracy are you getting? +/- per day
Ah no! I had decided on one of these, then changed my mind in favour of the C65 Super Compressor (trigger as yet unpulled however) and now I see this! 😅
Man u the best salesman. After seeing your video holding myself not to go buy right away!
Great review.. I have the old trident 600 in bronze... I wish they will bring the green & blue colors to the 38mm versions, will wait to see if they do that..
They desperately need better movements
Hi!
Is the 38mm or 40mm version?
I have a 6 3/4 inch/17cm wrist, and I can not decide between 38 or 40mm.
Thanks!
What did you get? I’m wondering the same 16.7 cm wrist
Nice macro, can you tell us if the movement spacer is made of plastic, i hope is not. Even a San Martin watch uses SS ring
@@dickgrantberg I saw on c63 elite, the movement has a plastic ring around, can you see it on c60?
how moch price ?
i have a c600 and i love it
the watch looks good.
The only drawback is the excessively long clasp.
Instead of adding bracelet links, they added the longest clasp ever!
and u said it is better than Tudor LOL
I can take it or leave it, but I don’t see why so many people really dislike see-thru casebacks.
Rolex fan boys.
i think its because of being a dive watch here.
@@Megatraum504 Really? How is that relevant?
@@gibmebalut well i hate dive watches. but for those who like it, i feel a solid case back is more fitting for the nature of the watch. You'll be hardpressed to find divers with exhibition cases.
i guess for a rugged, everyday wearable watch that you never really have to take off, having a see through back is a bit odd.
Goodbye Seiko....Hello Christopher Ward. 👍
Very nice but not perfect. For example, at 2:33 you see the curve of the closed clasp hinge doesn't match the curve of buckle outside.
Very cool brand simply amazing
i wouldve bought this watch if it wasnt for the bezel i hate the increments of 5 makes it too busy
I don't think you can say better than Tudor but you can say different and less weighty and substantial while being a fine and more wearable piece which is where this model makes some gains.
It has a soul. Which Tudor does not.
I would agree it’s perfect minus the see through case back. No one wants to see a S200 that knows anything about watches
Love my 42mm ...on hybrid strap....
Hi. I hope you see this. I have a 7.75 wrist and was thinking 42mm. I am curious about your wrist size. Thanks a million. It's hard to buy w/o trying it on first.
@craigkam689 ..I have a 7 inch wrist ...it fits amazingly
WTF? im fairly new to watches, but i have been doing a crash course for months now. How have I not heard of this brand? non of the mainstream youtubers for watches cover this brand. wtf is that? seems like an incredible deal. Of all this time, it is the first watch that i would rather buy over a clone. This is the shit ive been looking for. I'm sick of looking at ugly $3k homage watches, or straight up poor mans rolex that still cost $4k. None of it made sense to me over buying a good clone. Until i seen this watch.
Lot of people look down at CW because they don't have a long "heritage" like the bigger brands, but without a doubt CW gives the best bang for buck and their quality is on par with watches that cost thousands more.
@@aneeshfroome4464 hi. funny you responded to this lmao. I just yesterday bought my first authentic watch. I pre-ordered the c63 SH21 Blue marine from CW. I'm super excited and even after all the time of this post, I never found a brand that can offer me such value that was authentic. I've been shopping back and fourth for months on CW website, but i pretty much felt compelled to instantly pull the trigger on this one. Heritage is overrated imo. In-house 5 day PR movement in a beautiful c63 for $2k? I was blown away.
@@Megatraum504 very nice!
@@Megatraum504 Let me know how the watch is when it comes! I agree thats an insanely good deal.
@@aneeshfroome4464 will do! This is the most expensive thing I ever bought lmao. I'm far from the luxury enjoying type, so I'm sure i will be properly astonished when i get it in hands. I'm a pretty simple dude to say the least, just somewhere along the line i fell head over heels for watches.
Like the watches but still don't like the Logo. It's too much in your face and black doesn't help. Maybe the Logo would have looked better in silver. But to stand a chance with the competition, they would be better changing the name and Logo altogether. Formex have just changed their Logo and it looks nice.
Is that the 42mm?
@@dickgrantberg I’m about to order one right now thanks
@@dickgrantberg I have the trident pro 600 version 2 it’s great.. I don’t know if you checked out monta ocean king it’s also great.. their version 3 will be out early next year. I have about 40 or watches in my collection. I should start making my own content
@@dickgrantberg what size wrist are you? if you dont mind me asking. looking to get the 42 as well
Not my views matey tudor are better but do like some of wards watches will definitely get one in the future
I’ll still take the Tudor
I doubt it
Bello
A casio calculator watch is better than Tudor BB. The broken hour hand is just so awful!
I do not like the dial of this one, it looks very monotonous and not reflective. If it is like c60 tide will be better.
Don't agree it is on the same level with Tudor. It is fairly good though.
I would buy one if they change the hands, especially the hour hand.
Nonsense,Tudor is a well-known brand name,I never saw guys wearing this watch
Tudor has more brand recognition, but quality wise CW is just as good for a fraction of the price
But that logo 🤔
Christopher Ward TRIDENT PRO 300 - Better Than Tudor - WHAT???????!!!!
Never heard of this brand before Christopher "WART"
Don't buy a see through case-back....
Christopher Ward have changed their branding *_AGAIN!?!?!?!?!?_*
Their management is absolutely hopeless.