Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsVPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale)
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Measurements
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C60 Trident Reef
TYPE 39VM (Presale)
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
47mm
lowest
Thickness
11.4mm
9.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
38h
56h
highest
MSRP
$995
lowest
$2,768
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
The VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) is widely praised for its remarkable thinness, measuring just 9.34mm to 9.4mm for a 200m-rated automatic dive watch. Reviewers highlight the spectacular finishing quality, thoughtful details, and perfect execution, along with a scratch-resistant hard surface coating on the 39mm case. The watch features a matte black ceramic bezel with ivory-like numerals and applied indexes filled with BGW9 Super-LumiNova. It is powered by a COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1b automatic movement. Pricing starts at EUR 2,768, with one source noting a €2,998 price point excluding VAT, considered high on paper for a microbrand but justified by technical achievements. On balance, reviewers rate the VPC Watch TYPE 39VM (Presale) highly for its exceptional thinness and finishing at the price point.
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