New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Discuss Christopher Ward watches
Squalus
Expert
Expert
Posts: 206
Joined: Fri Aug 12, 2016 2:08 am
CW-watches: 6

New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by Squalus »

CW just launched a revised C65 Vintage, with the 'light-catcher' modified case.
User avatar
Bahnstormer_vRS
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 35154
Joined: Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:06 pm
CW-watches: 34
LE-three: 1
LE-foura: 1
LE-fourb: 1
LE-six: 1
Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Re: New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by Bahnstormer_vRS »

I think there will be quite a few happy bunnies with this news.

Its very nice. :D

C65 Trident Vintage Mk2

Guy
In small proportions, we just beautie see:
And in short measures, life may perfect bee. - Ben Jonson (1572 – 1637)

Inscription on the Longitude Dial
Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5NB, England
what-time-is-it
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 3854
Joined: Thu Nov 24, 2016 11:53 am
CW-watches: 1

Re: New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by what-time-is-it »

I can't see it breaking the internet i'm afraid, but then it's not really the type of watch I would go for.
Current collection incl Citizen, G-Shock, Rolex, Seiko, Sinn & Tag.

Chris
Danbailey007
Senior Guru
Senior Guru
Posts: 523
Joined: Mon Sep 24, 2018 7:45 pm
CW-watches: 2

Re: New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by Danbailey007 »

I like it, won't be replacing my current original in black though. In fact I was debating moving it on but probably not much point now!
Dan

Citizen Eco-Drive
Elliot Brown Tyneham
Multiple Fossil
CW C60 Bronze
Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra
Omega Seamaster 300M No Time To Die
Omega x Swatch MoonSwatch - Moon & Venus & Mars
Mikkei4
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 3587
Joined: Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:20 pm
CW-watches: 0

Re: New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by Mikkei4 »

Looks much better in a side view shot as you get to see the new case more.

Very understated other than that, which I suppose is CW's intention.

I know it's meant to be "Vintage" but IMO the vintaged look is a bit passe now. Let's be disruptive and have some nice bright white hands and markers soon please - if they're good enough for a Speedy surely they're good enough for a CW?
StrappedUp
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 3167
Joined: Fri May 05, 2017 2:14 pm
CW-watches: 0
Location: South Wales

Re: New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by StrappedUp »

Like the new case and bracelet on this style of watch.
Applied silver markers like the C65 auto diver would have lifted it, but a very decent effort nonetheless.

If this is what they run with for the aqua terra style watch that's been mentioned, it'd be preferable to have a screw-down crown which has seemingly disappeared with this mkII.
If this crown is anything like the C65 diver, it's a little too easy to pull out accidentally due to the size imo.
Ryan
2otto2
Newbie
Newbie
Posts: 25
Joined: Sat Apr 27, 2019 1:02 am

Re: New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by 2otto2 »

Unfortunately still with the same font/positioning of the brand name... another missed chance after so many changes in the past.
Mikkei4
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 3587
Joined: Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:20 pm
CW-watches: 0

Re: New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by Mikkei4 »

2otto2 wrote: Wed Jun 12, 2019 8:44 pm Unfortunately still with the same font/positioning of the brand name... another missed chance after so many changes in the past.
I deliberately omitted that from my comments previously but have to agree despite probably being in a minority with you and maybe a few others. :ka:
nordwulf

Re: New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by nordwulf »

.....
User avatar
Essex Paul
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 1084
Joined: Sun Sep 02, 2018 6:07 pm
CW-watches: 2

Re: New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by Essex Paul »

Ooohh I’m liking that. Apart from the bigger centre link on the bracelet (prefer old oyster style), i’d be very tempted. :clap:
Throws a spanner in the works as I really want the C65 Diver.
Alas, it’s all on hold until the CS meltdown has been sorted.
C1 Grand Malvern Power Reserve
C65 Trident Diver Blue
Ttf23
Guru
Guru
Posts: 379
Joined: Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:07 pm

Re: New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by Ttf23 »

Yeah, I’m liking that too. I’m a big fan of the Mk1 and the case seems to have evolved quite nicely although I prefer if they had retained the crown guard of the Mk1.

Surprised at the price point though - more than the C65 diver.
Independent buyer and seller of Christopher Ward and other watches - Ward Hoard
User avatar
timor54
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 1149
Joined: Sat Apr 21, 2018 1:44 pm

Re: New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by timor54 »

Ttf23 wrote: Thu Jun 13, 2019 7:02 am ...
Surprised at the price point though - more than the C65 diver.
My assumption is that this is largely an increase for the forthcoming C65 quick release bracelet. With this being +£35 over the existing bracelet, which I’d guess will disappear in time.
Tim
User avatar
jkbarnes
Senior Forumgod
Senior Forumgod
Posts: 7851
Joined: Wed May 24, 2017 8:39 pm
CW-watches: 3
Location: Virginia, USA

Re: New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by jkbarnes »

While I like the addition of the twin flags on the dial, I prefer my Mk1 to the Mk2. I really like the crown guards and the screw down crown.
Drew
Jcalder68
Senior Guru
Senior Guru
Posts: 796
Joined: Sat Jan 05, 2019 6:00 pm
CW-watches: 6
Location: Suffolk

Re: New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by Jcalder68 »

So, it seems like mine in on pre-order...
My other half and I have our anniversary coming up and she has finally taken my horological hints! I was thinking of the original version so can’t wait to see how the Light-Catcher case works with this new design.
I also like the look of the other changes/upgrades - I am a huge fan of the the embossed logo at 12 o’clock on my other C65s (hoping logo size still works with the change in scale of the watch) and also like the idea of a push-in crown and hand-winding option without the faff (and potential wear) of unscrewing the crown. Again, so long as crown size is kept in reasonable proportion to the watch size, I think it will be a winner.
Apparently, mine will be coming on the bracelet so many quick-release options :-)
Pics, of course, to follow when she eventually lands.

C
CW Watches - Malvern, Dartmouth, Lympstone, Sandhurst, Elite 1000, c60 300 Quartz.
Recently started hand making most of the leather straps you’ll see on my watches, happy to consider bespoke order for forum members.
User avatar
Thegreyman
Trusted Seller
Trusted Seller
Posts: 12065
Joined: Sat May 21, 2016 3:45 pm
CW-watches: 6
Location: Edinburgh

Re: New C65 Trident Vintage Mk II

Post by Thegreyman »

I did own the C65 Vintage mk1 for a while until it fell victim to a consolidation exercise to part fund the Panerai. I think it is a nicely sized and very versatile watch which can be dressed up or down, on the bracelet or a variety of straps.

The mk2 looks very similar on first glance and a subtle evolution of the mk1. I do like the addition of the twin flags logo at 12, and the beautiful new C65 case is a great upgrade. Also the new bracelet is a winner with its micro adjustment and quick release. So if you buy on the bracelet and get yourself a couple of QR straps you can do the aforementioned dressing up or down of the watch so easily on a daily basis almost if you want without the usual hassle of getting out the Bergeon and the time that takes.

Great watch.
Patrick

C60 Pro 300, C60 Sunrise, C63 Sealander Lucerne blue LE, C65 Dartmouth, W11 Amelia (wife), C63 Sealander (son)

Some others + a few on the way
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post