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Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsSeiko 5KX

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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 5KX

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its strong lume and comfortable wearability, with many noting its compact feel due to a short lug-to-lug length. The NH36 movement's accuracy varies, with typical performance between +/-5 to 10 seconds per day, though some report better. A lack of screw-down crown and ISO certification are noted drawbacks for its water resistance. Some owners find the bracelet to be of cheaper construction with hollow links, and a few have reported quality control issues. The consensus is that the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series offers good value for its price, appealing to those who appreciate its tool-like nature and iconic lineage.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
5KX42.5mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
5KX41h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
5KX100m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
5KX$350

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.45mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R36
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$350
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