Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsPhoibos Storm Corsair
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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.
C60 Trident Reef
Storm Corsair
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46mm
lowest
Thickness
11.4mm
lowest
11.5mm
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$995
$480
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
Owners widely praise the Phoibos Storm Corsair for its exceptional quality and value, with one owner finding it superior to Seiko and Citizen watches up to 350€. The lume is consistently highlighted as excellent and very bright, matching product images, though its afterglow duration is considered short. Some owners report the bracelet feels cheap, contrasting with the watch's overall quality feel and impressive lume. One owner noted an internal bezel misalignment, identifying it as a factory defect. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Storm Corsair highly for its impressive lume and quality for the price.
The dual-crown design for the internal rotating bezel is a noted strength. The lume performance, specifically the Black Super-LumiNova, was not clearly defined. Reviewers were split on whether the case design and bracelet were strong points for the price.
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