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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300vsGrand Seiko SBGX261

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C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher WardC60 Trident Pro 300
MSRP $1,095
SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Pro 30040mm
SBGX26137mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Pro 30038h
SBGX26140h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Pro 300300m
SBGX261100m
MSRP
C60 Trident Pro 300$1,095
SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
11.3mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.45mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9F62
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$2,700

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 for its top-notch case finishing, buttery bracelet with on-the-fly micro-adjust, and awesome lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's excellent finishing and applied indexes, the premium feel of the 120-click bezel with minimal backplay, and the smooth crown operation. The bracelet articulates smoothly with tight tolerances, and the quick-release system is durable. Some owners note the Sellita SW200-1 movement's 38-hour power reserve as a minor criticism, and one owner points out that the "30" on the bezel may not perfectly align. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 highly for its exceptional finishing and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

From video reviewers

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.

Grand Seiko SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

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