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Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.45mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R55
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$1,550
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