Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsCWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch
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Measurements
Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.
C60 Trident Reef
E9 Automatic Diver Watch
Diameter
41mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
47mm
lowest
Thickness
11.4mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$995
lowest
$1,391
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef is widely praised for its vibrant, multi-layered dials and fun, affordable design, with owners appreciating its value and unique aesthetic. Reviewers note the 41mm case size is well-proportioned and wears comfortably due to curved lugs, and the FKM rubber strap is considered comfortable. Some owners desire a fully lumed bezel, and a minority dislike the Bader bracelet. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition.
The dial's vibrant color and unique texture are strong points. The bezel's grip and functionality are a shared weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's value proposition relative to Seiko divers.
Owners widely praise the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch for its military-spec toughness and satisfyingly easy-to-wind crown, with one owner calling it a perfect reissue. The watch is noted for its legibility and significant wrist presence, enhanced by its unique "Jolly Roger" dial design. Some critics find the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch overpriced for its mineral crystal and 60-click bezel, and its luminous paint is noted as low glow. Overall, owners rate the CWC E9 Automatic Diver Watch highly for its military heritage and durability as a beater watch.
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