Inspired by Scottish Opera's 'Anthropocene', this 300-piece limited edition integrates the production's icy wilderness setting into its very design. Powered by a Sellita SW330 movement whose vivid orange GMT hand is read against a blackened 24-hour bezel, the C65 Anthropocene's textured white dial is a uniquely striking reminder of the Opera's eco-conscious message.
Description
Marking the first time Christopher Ward has created a concept-based watch, this new C65's stark appearance was unleashed by Scottish Opera's 'Anthropocene' - a production that sees a stranded scientific crew discover a creature in the Arctic ice having been looking for ancient samples uncovered by climate change.
Using the C65 Trident GMT as its starting point, the Anthropocene retains the range's '60s dive watch looks but strips away the near entirety of its remaining colour palette; its dial is finished in a matte white, with an inclined ring around its exterior conveying a sense of depth. Upholding the snowed-out aesthetic, white Super-LumiNova is used throughout. An apt addition for the Anthropocene has been made to its hands: a new black PVD finish matches its anodised aluminium 24-hour bezel insert, whilst offering a striking contrast against its dial. Indeed, an orange GMT hand offers the only moment of colour - a visual representation of the minute human presence at the heart of the opera's vast setting.
Stark in appearance - much like its operatic inspiration's message - the C65 Anthropocene is a 300-piece limited edition that'll add a different kind of cool to your collection.
Movement
At its heart, the C65 Anthropocene is a watch born for travel thanks to its GMT-ready Sellita SW330 movement (although we hope its wearer doesn't end up in a similar predicament to the stricken characters in the opera!).
This Swiss-made automatic calibre features a fourth GMT hand which is read against the C65's 24-hour bezel, allowing its wearer to simultaneously track the time in another time zone. An anti-shock system ensures peace of mind for the more adventurous of owners, ensuring the Anthropocene can sustain a number of knocks and bumps - all whilst maintaining a smooth eight ticks per second.
Technical
- Diameter: 41mm
- Height:12.05mm
- Weight: 71g
- Calibre: Sellita SW330
- Case: 316L stainless steel
- Vibrations: 28,800 per hour (4 Hz)
- Timing tolerance: +20/-20 seconds per day
- Water resistance: 15 ATM (150 metres)
- Dial colour: White
- Lume: TC-1 SuperLumiNova
- Lug to Lug: 47.1mm
- Strap width: 22mm
- Strap colour: Black/Orange
Features
- Limited Edition of 300 pieces
- Swiss made
- 25 jewel self-winding mechanical movement
- 42 hour power reserve
- Dual-time GMT function
- Date calendar
- Central hacking seconds
- Anti-shock system
- Brushed and polished marine-grade stainless steel case
- Push-in crown stamped with twin flag motif
- Unidirectional stainless steel 24hr bezel with black anodised aluminium insert
- "Glass box" sapphire crystal
- Matte finish dial
- Twin flags debossed at 12 o'clock
- Black PVD-coated hands with orange GMT hand
- Signature Trident counter-balance on seconds hand
- White SuperLumiNova indexes and hands
- High Definition "Trident" motif screw-down backplate
- Unique engraved serial number
- Cordura and rubber hybrid waterproof strap with Christopher Ward buckle and quick-release pins for easy changing
- Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and owner's handbook
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