Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef at true scale

C60 Trident Reef

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic at true scale

Cahill Automatic

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.9mm

lowest

51mm

Thickness

11.4mm

lowest

13.7mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$995

$350

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
11.45mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$350
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef

The Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef is widely praised for its vibrant, multi-layered dials and fun, affordable design, with owners appreciating its value and unique aesthetic. Reviewers note the 41mm case size is well-proportioned and wears comfortably due to curved lugs, and the FKM rubber strap is considered comfortable. Some owners desire a fully lumed bezel, and a minority dislike the Bader bracelet. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef highly for its distinctive design and strong value proposition.

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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive design and good value, particularly when purchased at a discount. Its 42mm size is considered ideal for smaller wrists, and the NATO strap is a favored feature. Timekeeping is generally found to be solid, with one owner noting excellent accuracy comparable to Seikos. The maxi indices are also appreciated for legibility. However, some owners express concerns about quality control and finishing for the price, with one reporting internal component failures in two separate watches. Other noted compromises include uneven lume and the use of a mineral crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic well for its attractive design and value, especially when found at a discount.