I was very fortunate to obtain this via some forum and CWE members and originally from the January 2021 sale
It's a one off prototype C65 Trident Diver hand wound in a bronze case and with a blue face. It has a similar appearance to the C65 SH21 bronze limited editions, but of course doesn't have the SH21 or small seconds sub dial.
I received it originally on a distressed leather strap, which suits it but as it's prone to wearing out very fast, it's being stored prior to attempting to treat/condition for longer life. In the meantime, I picked up a blue hybrid with bronze buckle from Ebay and this suits it perfectly. I'm also considering a blue canvas webbing, which I think may be another perfect strap for it.
To say I adore it would be an understatement, as even though I now have three of these C65 Trident Divers (including Black Gold and 316L LE), this one just looks and feels so very special
C65 Trident Diver Blue Bronze #0000 (Prototype)
C65 Trident Diver Blue Bronze #0000 (Prototype)
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Re: C65 Trident Diver Blue Bronze #0000 (Prototype)
This is beautiful, and an absolute shame it didn’t make it to production. Same with the C60 bronze with blue dial and bezel prototype that was in the sale. Great pickup! I agree, looks amazing on the blue hybrid.
Alex
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Re: C65 Trident Diver Blue Bronze #0000 (Prototype)
Congrats! You've had a very productive run of incomings this January sale....well played !
I'm curious if it's bronze on the case or the same colour/material as the C65 Black Gold (aka copper) ?
I'm curious if it's bronze on the case or the same colour/material as the C65 Black Gold (aka copper) ?
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Re: C65 Trident Diver Blue Bronze #0000 (Prototype)
Truly lovely! Had been fortunate enough to pick up a C60 MkII bronze and C65 Black Gold LE in the sale, however this represents a fab amalgamation of the two! Very well done
Re: C65 Trident Diver Blue Bronze #0000 (Prototype)
Thanks to all... yes, I'm very happy with this watch (and all the others) and it complements the C65 Black Gold LE I have nicely, which I see as more of a formal wear watch.
The case is fully bronze with just a stainless steel case back (see photo) and is starting to develop a light patina already... I'm guessing it's been used and mulled over at CW for its intended purpose of deciding whether to go into production or not
C1 - Bel Canto, Grand Malvern 5 Day
C5 - FLE
C60 - Concept
C65 - Cranwell, Super Compressor
C9 - 5 Day Small Seconds
Omega - Aqua Terra, SMP Nekton
Breitling - SuperOcean
Rolex - Air King
C5 - FLE
C60 - Concept
C65 - Cranwell, Super Compressor
C9 - 5 Day Small Seconds
Omega - Aqua Terra, SMP Nekton
Breitling - SuperOcean
Rolex - Air King
Re: C65 Trident Diver Blue Bronze #0000 (Prototype)
A camel strap will go great with that. The C65 trident vintage was on a camel leather option, and it's a great match.
Re: C65 Trident Diver Blue Bronze #0000 (Prototype)
I'm about to order a blue canvas webbing, as I have the brown canvas and it works well with my Cranwell (and C65 SC surprisingly). Hadn't considered the camel but I think you're right, it should work well... I did used to have one but sold it on, so might have to order another, thank you
C1 - Bel Canto, Grand Malvern 5 Day
C5 - FLE
C60 - Concept
C65 - Cranwell, Super Compressor
C9 - 5 Day Small Seconds
Omega - Aqua Terra, SMP Nekton
Breitling - SuperOcean
Rolex - Air King
C5 - FLE
C60 - Concept
C65 - Cranwell, Super Compressor
C9 - 5 Day Small Seconds
Omega - Aqua Terra, SMP Nekton
Breitling - SuperOcean
Rolex - Air King
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Re: C65 Trident Diver Blue Bronze #0000 (Prototype)
It's a really fantastic looking watch mate, Congratulations again on getting it.
You have three amazing C65's now !
You have three amazing C65's now !
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Re: C65 Trident Diver Blue Bronze #0000 (Prototype)
That is a great looking C65 and I like it on the blue hybrid.
As an owner of an Ombre on the distressed strap, you are right that strap will wear very quickly
As an owner of an Ombre on the distressed strap, you are right that strap will wear very quickly
Patrick
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