Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsLongines Elegant Collection

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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

Longines Elegant Collection at true scale

Elegant Collection

Diameter

41mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.9mm

44mm

lowest

Thickness

11.4mm

8.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

38h

72h

highest

MSRP

$995

lowest

$2,600

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Longines L888

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
11.45mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
n/a
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Indices
n/a
Diamond indexes
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Longines L888
Beat Rate
4 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$2,600
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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.

Longines Elegant Collection

Owners widely praise the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION for its elegant and traditional styling, which is seen as versatile for both casual and formal wear. The watch is noted for its smooth crown action and attractive golden accents, with many finding it to be well-made and offering unbeatable value for its price, supported by the brand's respected history. One owner found the 41mm model to be compact, though they wished for a different dial color. The Longines Master Collection Reference L26734783, a sibling model, was criticized for thickness and legibility issues with polished hands, though it was still considered to fit well under a cuff. Overall, owners rate the Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION highly for its elegant design and exceptional value per dollar.