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Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsFormex Field Automatic

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C60 Trident Reef
Christopher WardC60 Trident Reef
MSRP $995
Field Automatic
FormexField Automatic
MSRP $881
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.

Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
Field Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
Field Automatic41h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
Field Automatic150m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
Field Automatic$881

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.45mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Ash Grey
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$881
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