Christopher Ward C60 Trident GMT 300vsTissot Seastar 1000
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Measurements
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C60 Trident GMT 300
Seastar 1000
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
n/a
Thickness
11.7mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
56h
80h
highest
MSRP
$1,450
$875
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW330-2
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
2 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 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 widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value and solid build, with one reviewer calling it a comfortable, sporty, and affordable everyday watch with a great case and dial ratio. However, some owners find the Tissot Seastar 1000 too large and poorly proportioned, citing small indices on larger dials and a difficult-to-read bezel. Criticisms also include a non-reflective crystal causing glare, mediocre lume, and a subpar bracelet, with some feeling it is underwhelming for the price compared to other divers. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its value and solid build at the price point.
The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.
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