Aigi Watches Arctic TidevsChristopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 600

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Aigi Watches Arctic Tide at true scale

Arctic Tide

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 600 at true scale

C60 Trident Pro 600

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Thickness

11.9mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

600m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

38h

MSRP

$865

lowest

$1,090

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.95mm
n/a
Material
n/a
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
600m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
0h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$865
$1,090
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Aigi Watches Arctic Tide

Owners report the Aigi Arctic Tide's dial markers catch the light similarly to Grand Seiko dials, and one user noted a preference for its movement over an alternative. Some owners consider the 40mm case size comfortable, while others found a 43mm variant chunky. One owner received their watch with a Miyota 9015 movement upgrade, and another experienced issues with lume and alignment on their initial unit, receiving a replacement. On balance, owners view the Aigi Arctic Tide as a decent value at its Kickstarter price, with good on-paper specifications, though concerns exist regarding the brand's newness and potential for it to be a catalogue watch.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 600

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 600 for its incredible value, solid build quality, and excellent finishing, often comparing it favorably to much more expensive watches. The 38mm case size is noted as fitting smaller wrists exceptionally well. Some owners find the logo placement at 9 o'clock imbalanced, while others appreciate its integration into the dial design. One owner specifically flagged the dual finish on the hands as an aesthetic issue. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 600 highly for its exceptional finishing and value proposition, with many finding it a constant favorite.