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Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsRolex Deepsea Challenge

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C60 Trident Reef
Christopher WardC60 Trident Reef
MSRP $995
Deepsea Challenge
RolexDeepsea Challenge
MSRP $29,100
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.

Rolex Deepsea Challenge

The Rolex Deepsea Challenge is widely recognized as an engineering feat, showcasing Rolex's first all-titanium construction and extreme 11,000m water resistance. Owners and reviewers consistently describe the 50mm Rolex Deepsea Challenge as a massive, gigantic, and barely wearable "monster" of a watch, with some finding its size and proportions impractical and uncomfortable for extended wear. Reviewers note a crude, charred-like brushed finish on the titanium bracelet and dial printing with soft edges and inconsistent spacing, which falls short of the brand's usual high standards. On balance, owners and reviewers view the Rolex Deepsea Challenge as an outstanding technical achievement and a unique collectible piece, rather than a practical daily wearer.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
Deepsea Challenge50mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
Deepsea Challenge70h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
Deepsea Challenge1,000m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
Deepsea Challenge$29,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
50mm
Thickness
11.45mm
9.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
RLX Titanium
Finish
Brushed and polished
RLX titanium
Water Resistance
200m
1000m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock system case architecture with nitrogen-alloyed steel ring and helium escape valve

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
$29,100
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