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Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsRolex Submariner

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C60 Trident Reef
Christopher WardC60 Trident Reef
MSRP $995
Submariner
RolexSubmariner
MSRP $10,050
What people say

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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.

Rolex Submariner

Owners widely praise the Rolex Submariner's restored classic taper, improved case profile with slimmer lugs, and AR-coated crystal, contributing to its wearability and familiar feel for everyday use. The watch is recognized for its iconic status, widespread recognition, and exceptional accuracy, stemming from Rolex's highly integrated manufacturing. Some owners note a 70-hour power reserve. Availability remains a challenge, with long wait times reported at authorized dealers, leading some to consider the grey market. Opinions are split on whether the modern Submariner still justifies its price compared to competitors, with some viewing its appeal as driven by brand and hype, while others consider it the benchmark watch at retail. Owners also debate the aesthetic and functional merits of the date versus no-date Submariner models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Submariner highly for its iconic design, build quality, and everyday wearability.

From video reviewers

The satin-brushed 904L stainless steel finishing and the Caliber 3230 movement with its 70-hour power reserve are highlighted strengths. Reviewers noted the Chromalight lume as a positive feature for legibility.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
Submariner41mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
Submariner70h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
Submariner300m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
Submariner$10,050

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
11.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
3230
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
26
31

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$10,050
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