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Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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C60 Trident Reef
Christopher WardC60 Trident Reef
MSRP $995
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $1,100
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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Seiko Prospex Sea models are widely praised for their excellent build quality, value for money, and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the vintage-inspired designs and robust construction. Owners note the silicone straps are surprisingly comfortable and well-finished, and the Lumibrite lume is excellent. However, some find the 44.3mm size and thickness too large for smaller wrists, though others report the sizing as perfect. The 6R15 movement in some variants offers accuracy around +4 seconds per day with a 50-hour power reserve, while newer movements offer more. Some models are criticized for a bracelet width not matching the case size or a rudimentary clasp for their price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive case work and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
Prospex Sea41.3mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.3mm
Thickness
11.45mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
48.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
6R55
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$1,100
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