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Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsHamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

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C60 Trident Reef
Christopher WardC60 Trident Reef
MSRP $995
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono
HamiltonJazzmaster Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,845
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value, blend of classy and sporty design, and detailed dial with applied markers. The watch is noted for its impressive accuracy, with figures ranging from +0.5 to +3 seconds per day. Its 42mm case is described as a classic size with a mix of polished and brushed finishes, and the reverse panda dial is a particular highlight for some. However, the lume is consistently criticized as fading quickly and being underwhelming, and the internal bezel's functionality is found to be cumbersome. One owner found the watch too formal for their needs, while another noted the square case can wear larger than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its exceptional value and attractive, accurate timekeeping.

From video reviewers

The watch features a quality automatic chronograph movement. The date setting mechanism, requiring a specialized pusher tool, is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch competes effectively with luxury alternatives at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.45mm
14.83mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
H-31
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
60h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$1,845
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