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Serica Ref. 1174 ParadevsChristopher Ward C60 Trident Reef

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Ref. 1174 Parade
SericaRef. 1174 Parade
MSRP $1,768
C60 Trident Reef
Christopher WardC60 Trident Reef
MSRP $995
What people say

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Serica Ref. 1174 Parade

The Serica Ref. 1174 Parade is widely praised for its elegant proportions, with a compact 35mm case and slim 8.6mm thickness, making it sit close to the wrist. Reviewers and owners highlight its impressive finishing, complex case with brushed and polished surfaces, and cohesive dial textures. It offers robust 100-meter water resistance, a Soprod M100 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve, and a unique eclipse-shaped case. However, the strap and buckle are frequently cited as the weakest points, with some noting rough finishing that marks the leather, and the lug width necessitates custom straps. One reviewer questioned the dial's finishes, suggesting other textures might better suit the case. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Serica Ref. 1174 Parade for its distinctive design and robust build at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 35mm case size and 8.2mm thickness are consistently praised for a comfortable, vintage-inspired fit. The non-screw-down crown limiting water resistance to 100M is a shared concern. Reviewers disagree on whether the Soprod M100 movement's 42-hour power reserve is a notable limitation.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef for its fun, affordable design, vibrant multi-layered dials inspired by reef art, and good wearability due to curved lugs and a thin profile, with the 41mm size noted as better proportioned. The watch is powered by the Sellita SW200-1 movement and offers 200m water resistance, with pricing starting at £695. One reviewer suggested swapping the yellow minute hand and strap on a specific model for a different aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef highly for its vibrant design and value at the price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Ref. 1174 Parade35mm
C60 Trident Reef41mm
Power Reserve
Ref. 1174 Parade42h
C60 Trident Reef38h
Water Resistance
Ref. 1174 Parade100m
C60 Trident Reef200m
MSRP
Ref. 1174 Parade$1,768
C60 Trident Reef$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
35mm
41mm
Thickness
8.2mm
11.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
41mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Tobacco
Blue
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Soprod M100
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,768
$995
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