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Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsCWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch

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C60 Trident Reef
Christopher WardC60 Trident Reef
MSRP $995
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Sonar Quartz Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch200m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.45mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$333

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef for its fun, affordable design, vibrant multi-layered dials inspired by reef art, and good wearability due to curved lugs and a thin profile, with the 41mm size noted as better proportioned. The watch is powered by the Sellita SW200-1 movement and offers 200m water resistance, with pricing starting at £695. One reviewer suggested swapping the yellow minute hand and strap on a specific model for a different aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef highly for its vibrant design and value at the price point.

CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch for its classic G10 design, 40mm case size, and 20atm water resistance, noting its light, rugged, and reliable "grab-n-go" nature. Some find the dial proportions have too much negative space, while others praise its unique anodized red crown and quality NATO straps. A larger crown can dig into the wrist, and the lack of a battery hatch is a trade-off for its 100m water resistance. On balance, owners value the CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch for its robust build and classic aesthetic, though its price point and competition are frequently cited concerns.

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