Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300vsPhoibos Storm Corsair
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Measurements
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C60 Trident Pro 300
Storm Corsair
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46mm
lowest
Thickness
11.3mm
lowest
11.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$1,095
$480
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 for its exceptional finishing, particularly the "Light Catcher" case which beautifully plays with light, and the comfortable bracelet featuring a quick-adjust system. Reviewers and owners highlight the ceramic bezel's 120 clicks and premium feel, the dial's finishing with applied indexes, and the impressive lume. The crown operation is noted as premium with no wobble. Some owners find the 40mm case wears small, especially on a rubber strap. The Sellita SW200-1 movement has an advertised accuracy of -/+ 20 seconds per day and a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 highly for its build quality and finishing at its price point.
The watch's improved proportions and balanced design are praised. The bezel action is noted as smooth and precise. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition, with one seeing it as a benchmark for quality at its price, while another considers it expensive compared to mainstream Swiss divers.
Owners widely praise the Phoibos Storm Corsair for its exceptional quality and value, with one owner finding it superior to Seiko and Citizen watches up to 350€. The lume is consistently highlighted as excellent and very bright, matching product images, though its afterglow duration is considered short. Some owners report the bracelet feels cheap, contrasting with the watch's overall quality feel and impressive lume. One owner noted an internal bezel misalignment, identifying it as a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Storm Corsair highly for its impressive lume and quality for the price.
The dual-crown design for the internal rotating bezel is a noted strength. The lume performance, specifically the Black Super-LumiNova, was not clearly defined. Reviewers were split on whether the case design and bracelet were strong points for the price.
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