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Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsSeiko Prospex Sea 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.

Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition is widely praised for its attractive blue and red PADI colors, rich dial aesthetic, and excellent lume that stands out even in dim environments. Owners highlight its robust build quality and excellent bezel action, noting the wave dial is a favorite. However, the Hardlex crystal and the 4R36 movement's accuracy range of +45 to -35 seconds per day are identified as compromises for the price. Some owners find the diver's extension difficult to open and the bracelet adjustment challenging, though manageable. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its build quality and striking dial design at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41.7mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
41.7mm
Thickness
11.45mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 4R35
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$650
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