Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300vsLorier Hydra SIII
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Measurements
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C60 Trident GMT 300
Hydra SIII
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
n/a
Thickness
11.7mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
56h
n/a
MSRP
$1,450
$699
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW330-2
Automatic
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 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 GMT 300's build quality and finishing, considering it a strong alternative to established Swiss brands, and appreciate its comfortable 40mm sizing and fantastic lume. The Sellita SW330-2 movement is noted as slim for a GMT, with one owner reporting accuracy of approximately +5 seconds per week. Some owners dislike the older Bader bracelet and desire better anti-reflective coating, while one reviewer wishes for a higher-spec movement and an updated handset. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300 highly for its exceptional build quality and finishing at its price point.
Owners praise the Lorier Hydra SIII as an excellent daily and travel watch, appreciating its vintage-inspired aesthetics and GADA capabilities. Reviewers note its smooth bezel action and well-executed crown, with one owner finding the winding action buttery. Accuracy figures from owners and reviewers range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal's distortion may not appeal to all, and some find the finishing a tad rough around the edges, though it is considered good for the price. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its value and travel-ready feature set.
The watch is praised for its vintage-inspired design and competitive pricing. Reviewers noted the attractive dial and hands. No shared weakness was identified.
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