The company Christopher Ward has released new diving watches called the C60 #tide. Yes, it's "tide" with a hashtag. Why such an unusual name? We'll discuss that later. First and foremost, it's important to know that these watches are heavily inspired by the limited edition C60 Blue, which according to the brand, became a hit mainly due to its collaboration with the Blue Marine Foundation. Profits from the sale of the C60 Blue were directed to the Blue Marine Foundation. Christopher Ward's CEO, Mike France, says that his customers care about the environment and would like the brand to do more to raise awareness of environmental issues such as ocean pollution.
Like the C60 Blue, the C60 #tide features recycled ocean materials, and #tide actually stands for #tide Ocean Material, a company that produces products from ocean plastic waste. The plastic waste is collected by #tide and transformed into premium yard material. It is also used to produce plastic injection pellets, which are used in some components of the C60 #tide watches.
Like other watches in the C60 Trident collection, the C60 #tide model has a 42 mm stainless steel case with a thickness of 14.1 mm and water resistance up to 600 meters. The lug-to-lug length, according to the brand, is 49.32 mm, making it a rather substantial watch. The case features Christopher Ward's signature Light-catcher design, with its beveled and curved edges catching the light. The luminescent bezel is made of ceramic, making it highly scratch-resistant. The C60 #tide model comes with a #tide strap made from recycled ocean plastic waste. However, if you prefer the feel of steel, you can order the watch with a stainless steel bracelet.
The C60 #tide model features a sapphire dial - the same as the C60 blue and C60 Sapphire. The dial displays wave patterns that are clearly a nod to the oceans. However, these patterns are actually Super-LumiNova Grade X1 BL C1, which appear white during the day and only glow in the dark and at night. The hands and hour markers are also coated with the luminescent Super-LumiNova Grade X1 BL C1. At the "6 o'clock" position is a date window, and above it is the Chronometer marking, letting owners know they are wearing an accurate timepiece.
The movement in the watch is the Sellita SW200, adjusted to COSC standards. Therefore, the timekeeping accuracy is between -4 and +6 seconds per day. It beats at a frequency of 4 Hz and has a power reserve of about 38 hours. Unfortunately, this movement cannot be seen as the watch's case back is solid and adorned with the #tide logo. The blue ring around the logo is actually made from recycled plastic. The screw-down crown also features a small blue ring made from recycled plastic.
For fans who missed out on the limited edition C60 Blue, the new C60 #tide model makes no sense. It possesses all the best features of the old watch and adds a few new interesting features, such as a partially luminescent dial. Moreover, unlike the C60 Blue, the C60 #tide is a certified chronometer.
The price of the Christopher Ward C60 #tide will start from $1,095 with the #tide strap. For more information, visit www.christopherward.com.