The watchmaking world has caught serious coral fever this summer, with brands from Venezianico to H. Moser embracing reef-inspired aesthetics.
Now Christopher Ward joins the underwater party with their vibrant C60 Trident Reef collection, transforming the mesmerizing coral artwork of Ana Brecevic into five stunning dive watches that capture the ocean’s most spectacular ecosystems in wearable form.
This isn’t just another colorful dive watch release—it represents a significant evolution for the British brand’s flagship Trident series, introducing both a bold new 44mm case size and innovative “Light-catcher” dive watch architecture that pushes the collection into exciting new territory.
Coral Reef Fever
The C60 Trident Reef marks a pivotal moment for Christopher Ward’s sizing strategy, offering both the established 41mm diameter and an all-new 44mm option that embraces the gradual return of larger watch proportions. This sizing expansion taps into a growing 2000s nostalgia trend that’s slowly infiltrating the industry after years of vintage-inspired smaller cases.
The technical foundation remains rock-solid with a unidirectional bezel and robust 200-meter water resistance rating, but the real innovation lies in the case construction. Each model features color-matched aluminum shrouds—protective linings over the case middle—that create a cohesive aesthetic while adding practical protection. The standout Acro White model elevates this concept further with ceramic shrouds that offer superior durability and scratch resistance.
Powering these aquatic adventures is the reliable Sellita SW200-1 movement with élaboré finish, delivering 38 hours of power reserve at 28,800 vph. This workhorse caliber ensures owners won’t hesitate to embrace the occasional knock or scrape during summer activities—exactly what a proper dive watch should encourage.
Five Coral-Inspired Personalities
Artist Ana Brecevic’s spectacular paper coral sculptures provide the creative foundation for five distinct colorways, each named after specific coral types. The Chalice Yellow combines a teal dial, bezel, and shrouds with a vivid yellow minutes hand and matching rubber strap—a combination that practically radiates summer energy.
The Tuba Orange takes a more straightforward approach with its dominant orange palette accented by blue details, while the Helio Blue flips this formula with electric blue as the primary color and orange accents. For those preferring subtlety, the Galaxea Black offers restrained elegance, though the Acro White with teal accents might be the collection’s most sophisticated entry.
Each model comes with Christopher Ward’s Aquaflex FKM rubber strap as standard, perfectly complementing the summer-ready aesthetic. Alternatively, buyers can upgrade to the three-link Bader steel bracelet with push-button extension for more versatile daily wear.
At £695 on strap or £850 on bracelet, the C60 Trident Reef collection delivers exceptional value in the accessible luxury segment. These aren’t precious timepieces demanding kid-glove treatment—they’re designed as your daily summer companion, ready for beach adventures, poolside relaxation, or simply adding a splash of oceanic vibrancy to everyday life.
