Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

At MSRP the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition is the cheaper of the two at $1,150, against $1,320 for the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 — a $170 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

The Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 wears larger at 40mm versus 39.5mm for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition — a 0.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

The Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 is rated to 300m versus 20m for the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 or the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition carries a 72-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 run compared to the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 uses the SW200-1 and the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition uses the 6R55.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300

C60-40ADA31S00W1-B0

MSRP $1,320

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

spb517j1

MSRP $1,150

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C60 Atoll 30040mm

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition39.5mm

Power Reserve

C60 Atoll 30038h

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition72h

Water Resistance

C60 Atoll 300300m

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition200m

MSRP

C60 Atoll 300$1,320

Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition$1,150

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

White

Black

Lume

SLN X1 BL C1

LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

6R55

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

72h

Jewels

Complications

Day-date, Date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,320

$1,150

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 for its superb fit and finish, which reviewers note exceeds its price point, and its comfortable 40mm wearability. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to run close to COSC standards, and the "light catcher" case is frequently highlighted for its jewelry-like quality and beautiful dial that is better appreciated in person. One owner desires a larger 42mm size option, and some users flag a weak or missing anti-reflective coating on the crystal. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C60 Atoll 300 highly for its exceptional case finishing and value.

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Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition is praised for its vintage racing concept, applied markers, and dial that shifts from cream to silver with orange accents. Owners appreciate the Datsun logo, dual crowns, and internal countdown bezel, with some noting Seiko's finishing is top-notch. However, some find the dial text cluttered, particularly "automatic 3 days," and consider the price point too high. The watch features a 42mm black-coated stainless steel case, an external tachymeter bezel, and Seiko's 8R48 automatic chronograph movement with a 45-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical Datsun 240Z Limited Edition well for its unique vintage concept and quality finishing, though price remains a point of contention for some.

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