Awesome review, very well done, thumbs up given! One alteration of info. I own multiple copies of both the C60 and the Aquataine, and the red accent on the Aquatain's crown DOES NOT give an accurate indication of the crown being screwed down or unscrewed, as it is still visible when screwed all the way in. It's a great idea and feature (I've seen in use on a number of other dive watches) but in this case it's a missed opportunity by CW on their Aquataines.
As a diver and budding watch enthusiast, this video was an awesome watch! Adding that free dive with the whales to my ever growing diving bucket list 😅
Thank you ! I am glad you enjoyed it. We will be putting out more videos like this in the future. Our next dive trip will be next month and we will have a boat load of watches with us
I have budget for Tudor, Omega, and Rolex. Let me tell you why I’m considering this watch instead. The size. The Rolex subs are chunky and heavy, the Omega SMP300 is too big and thick, and the midsize is too small as well as the terrible action and feel of the scalloped bezel, and non tapering bracelet. The Tudor bb58 is a strong contender but the WR is less, no crime guards, no on the fly micro adjustment, the Tudor is more about form over function.
What an amazing trip and scenery. We just returned from seeing the Gray whales in Baja (GN). I loved your review and seeing it in action! Keep up the excellent work and you have a new subscriber. I'm going to now go watch some of your other videos. Cheers
If they made this in a stainless steel bezel and white/black dial/textured dials, that would be a dream come true. I know they already have the ones close to what im talking about but I hate the gradient dials.
Great video with inspiring diving! And good review of the CW Trident Pro 300. You mentioned using a dive computer - Can you please say which one? (and if you recommend it or something else) Thanks
Great to see a real world test of this handsome and well-built watch in its intended environment. Is there a reason you were using the bracelet instead of a rubber strap? CW has some great rubber and rubber hybrid straps, that can be easily interchanged with the bracelet using their quick-detach system. That is what I do with mine for various watersports, including swimming, snorkeling and kayaking.
Couple reasons here, this was the first time I was able to get a review CW from them ON bracelet so I opted for the bracelet instead of one of their straps. Secondly, I wanted to check out their clasp extension and see if it was up to the task of actual diving use. Lastly, bracelets with a properly fitting end link are the securest method to keeping your watch on your wrist. Spring bar failures happen a lot more often than people think, especially when you are mixing in salt water; I am including NATO straps when I say a bracelet is the most secure
@@zsuira yes usually that's the case. Based on wrist I could wear the 42, the main issue is that if you check reviews and so on, the watch actually looks quite different 40 vs 42, the shape of the case is clearly more bulky in the 42, so there's more to it than just the diameter when it comes to this specific watch
It is polished so you will find that if you ding it or nick it, the slim piece of metal will scratch. That being said, it is a very small section of the watch and I found that it hardly impactly the watch visually after my trip. For reference, all the shots of the watch in the beginning of the video where it's just of the watch were shot after the trip
The ring is not really exposed to bumps and scratches - it sits in a low spot at the inflection point between the flange of the sapphire crystal and the ceramic bezel - both of which are very hard material,. So it is hard to imagine how it could be dented or damaged, unless it really took enough of a hit to damage the crystal or the bezel, or both. This is true of both my C60 Pro 300 and my C60 #tide, which share this new bezel design.
In addition to Frank's comment, that piece is brushed on the production models (most of the review samples were polished), so it shouldn't be too much of an issue even if it gets bumped around a little
@@HamishCarpenter I would go with a 40mm I have a 7.3inch wrist and went with the 40mm though maybe looks a little small but it should look great on your wrist
What a great video. Thanks so much for taking the time to get hands-on with the Pro 300!
Thanks for sending the watch! This definitely won't be the last CW review we do 🤟
Thank you for sending it in and being okay with Frank putting it through its paces underwater!
@@WatchClicker I put mine through the paces in the kitchen! bezel is perfect for timing when to finish chopping up the vegetables :D
I absolutely love seeing watches being used as intended. Phenomenal video - thank you. Inspiring me to look into a similar trip!
Thanks Rob! I hope you have as much luck on your dive trip as we did!
A vacation and a watch review - all in one video. I need to see more reviews from Frank!
Gosh dang, not only does Frank has a great head of hair, but also shoots and narrates one hell of a review. Great job dudes!!
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Best dive watch review I’ve ever seen!
Totally nailed it. Great review, Frank!
Wauw, I'm totally blown away by this review. 🤯 Enjoyed every minute of it.
Well done, sir. 💯
Thank you so much! we'll have similar content in the future too, hopefully better each time
Amazing footage Frank! Great video and review.
That watch has seen more in a few weeks than most people see in a lifetime 🐋
Nice job Frank. I picked up the green 40mm after watching this. Love the hue they used.
Congratulations on the awesome pickup! You will have to let me know how the 40mm is, we may be matching soon haha
Awesome field review Frank! Killing the underwater review game👌🏼👌🏼
Thank you both !!!
Adventure + a review? Say less. Great work. Also, looking jacked, Frank!!
My man thank you Jake! and massive thanks for helping me reach my goals in preperation for this trip 💪
Such a good review of this watch and beautiful video overall
Thank you Justin! I really appreciate it
Awesome review, very well done, thumbs up given! One alteration of info. I own multiple copies of both the C60 and the Aquataine, and the red accent on the Aquatain's crown DOES NOT give an accurate indication of the crown being screwed down or unscrewed, as it is still visible when screwed all the way in. It's a great idea and feature (I've seen in use on a number of other dive watches) but in this case it's a missed opportunity by CW on their Aquataines.
As a diver and budding watch enthusiast, this video was an awesome watch!
Adding that free dive with the whales to my ever growing diving bucket list 😅
Thank you ! I am glad you enjoyed it. We will be putting out more videos like this in the future. Our next dive trip will be next month and we will have a boat load of watches with us
@@frankaffronti5509 that's great, I look forward to it! Fancy a watch reviewer actually taking dive watches diving 😆
Great video, very professional looking, and a great review of an amazing watch.
Follow from the post on CW Forum. Really enjoy your review.
Amazing video
I have budget for Tudor, Omega, and Rolex. Let me tell you why I’m considering this watch instead. The size. The Rolex subs are chunky and heavy, the Omega SMP300 is too big and thick, and the midsize is too small as well as the terrible action and feel of the scalloped bezel, and non tapering bracelet. The Tudor bb58 is a strong contender but the WR is less, no crime guards, no on the fly micro adjustment, the Tudor is more about form over function.
What an amazing trip and scenery. We just returned from seeing the Gray whales in Baja (GN). I loved your review and seeing it in action! Keep up the excellent work and you have a new subscriber. I'm going to now go watch some of your other videos. Cheers
If they made this in a stainless steel bezel and white/black dial/textured dials, that would be a dream come true. I know they already have the ones close to what im talking about but I hate the gradient dials.
1 night in that hotel buys you 4 of those C60s
Great video with inspiring diving! And good review of the CW Trident Pro 300.
You mentioned using a dive computer - Can you please say which one? (and if you recommend it or something else) Thanks
Great to see a real world test of this handsome and well-built watch in its intended environment. Is there a reason you were using the bracelet instead of a rubber strap? CW has some great rubber and rubber hybrid straps, that can be easily interchanged with the bracelet using their quick-detach system. That is what I do with mine for various watersports, including swimming, snorkeling and kayaking.
Couple reasons here, this was the first time I was able to get a review CW from them ON bracelet so I opted for the bracelet instead of one of their straps. Secondly, I wanted to check out their clasp extension and see if it was up to the task of actual diving use. Lastly, bracelets with a properly fitting end link are the securest method to keeping your watch on your wrist. Spring bar failures happen a lot more often than people think, especially when you are mixing in salt water; I am including NATO straps when I say a bracelet is the most secure
This is a killer video that you put together! I'm subbed.
Superb video, just subscribed , great to see a dive watch in action
Nice job cuz!! Awesome video
Thanks for the support, Nick!
This video deserves more views, very well produced and entertaining. I still don't know if 42mm or 40mm though :p
@@zsuira ah yeah it wasn't clear. I'm just not sure which one to pick for me.
@@zsuira yes usually that's the case.
Based on wrist I could wear the 42, the main issue is that if you check reviews and so on, the watch actually looks quite different 40 vs 42, the shape of the case is clearly more bulky in the 42, so there's more to it than just the diameter when it comes to this specific watch
Awesome review/video
Awesome video !!
I heard people talking about the slim metal trim between the bezel and the sapphire crystal. Is it really easy to bump, dent, and stratch?
It is polished so you will find that if you ding it or nick it, the slim piece of metal will scratch. That being said, it is a very small section of the watch and I found that it hardly impactly the watch visually after my trip. For reference, all the shots of the watch in the beginning of the video where it's just of the watch were shot after the trip
The ring is not really exposed to bumps and scratches - it sits in a low spot at the inflection point between the flange of the sapphire crystal and the ceramic bezel - both of which are very hard material,. So it is hard to imagine how it could be dented or damaged, unless it really took enough of a hit to damage the crystal or the bezel, or both. This is true of both my C60 Pro 300 and my C60 #tide, which share this new bezel design.
and another comment is that the finish is brushed, not polished, on the current version of this watch.
In addition to Frank's comment, that piece is brushed on the production models (most of the review samples were polished), so it shouldn't be too much of an issue even if it gets bumped around a little
Hi, what's your wrist size, please?
6.75” / 17cm
@@WatchClicker Thanks so much ✌
Would you recommend 38 or 40 for a 6.5” wrist? Thank you
@@HamishCarpenter I would go with a 40mm I have a 7.3inch wrist and went with the 40mm though maybe looks a little small but it should look great on your wrist
Wait, do people really dive with dive watches? I though it was a myth.