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Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsHalios Universa II

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Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995
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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
Universa II100m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
38mm
Thickness
11.45mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
Blue
Gold
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
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