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Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsSinn U1 S L

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U1 S L
SinnU1 S L
MSRP $3,532
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.

Sinn U1 S L

The Sinn U1 S L is widely praised for its intense, full-lume dial, a feature described as new technology that glows brightly, and its unique black and white "arctic tactical" aesthetic. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the Tegimented German submarine steel case for its exceptional scratch resistance and matte, non-reflective finish, with one owner reporting no scratches on the case after 17 years. The watch is also noted for its legibility and robust build, offering 1000m water resistance. However, some owners find the 44mm size and 14.7mm thickness wear large, and one reviewer noted the 4 o'clock crown positions lacked distinct clicks, leading to difficult date changes. Accuracy figures for the ETA 2824-2 movement vary, with one owner seeing +1/+2 s/day and another about -6 s/day. The Tegimented bracelet is reported to scratch more easily than the case by some, while others found it held up well.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
U1 S L44mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
U1 S L38h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
U1 S L1,000m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
U1 S L$3,532

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
44mm
Thickness
11.45mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
Finish
black
Water Resistance
200m
1000m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Luminescent

Movement

1 specs
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$3,532
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