Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsOceanica Watch Co. Thresher

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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

Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher at true scale

Thresher

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.9mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

11.4mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$995

$300

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.45mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Special Red
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
C3 SuperLuminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$300
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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.

Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher

Owners widely praise the Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher for its impressive specifications and value, noting its strong lume and sapphire crystal. One owner reports an issue with the internal bezel on the first generation, which could rotate even when the crown was secured. The Oceanica Thresher is priced at $250.00, with some commenters observing that its font on the insert and indices resemble those found on the IWC Aquatimer. Overall, owners rate the Oceanica Watch Co. Thresher highly for its robust specifications and value at its price point.

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