Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsTraska Freediver Arctic

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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.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef at true scale

C60 Trident Reef

Traska Freediver Arctic at true scale

Freediver Arctic

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.9mm

n/a

Thickness

11.4mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

38h

42h

highest

MSRP

$995

$795

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9039

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.45mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
n/a
Polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
None
Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$795
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef

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.

From video reviewers

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.

Traska Freediver Arctic

Owners widely praise the Traska Freediver Arctic for its pleasing design and excellent value, with particular commendation for its bracelet featuring hardening and micro-adjustments, which some find superior to those on higher-priced watches. The 48mm lug-to-lug dimension is considered wearable, even on smaller wrists, due to the bracelet's female endlinks and the newer generation's taper. Owners are split on the bracelet's comfort, with some finding it sharp and preferring alternative straps, while others find it comfortable. Some owners note mismatched lume on the hands and dial markers. Overall, owners rate the Traska Freediver Arctic highly for its aesthetic appeal and feature set at its price point.

From video reviewers

The bracelet and clasp are exceptionally well-built. The hard coating adds durability for daily wear. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

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