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Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsOrient M-Force AC0N

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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.

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.

Orient M-Force AC0N

Owners widely praise the Orient M-Force AC0N for its rugged, tank-like appearance and robust, well-built construction, with many citing the reliability of Japanese automatic movements as a key draw. Reviewers and owners consistently flag excellent lume and a superior diver bezel, though one owner notes poor low-light legibility due to weak lume. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting stable +12 seconds/day timekeeping while another found it kept near-perfect time when fully wound; a wobbly crown was also noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Orient M-Force AC0N highly for its toughness and value, with its striking design and durable build being the primary reasons for satisfaction.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
M-Force AC0N45mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
M-Force AC0N40h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
M-Force AC0N200m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
M-Force AC0N$555

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
11.45mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
52mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Orient F6 Series
Beat Rate
4 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$555
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