Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsSan Martin BB58
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Measurements
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C60 Trident Reef
BB58
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
n/a
Thickness
11.4mm
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$995
$288
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Case
4 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.
Owners widely praise the San Martin BB58 as a high-quality BB58 homage that feels premium for the money; one calls it "basically as close as you can get without paying Tudor prices" and another describes it as fantastic quality for the price. Specific highlights include its gorgeous yet masculine look and the on-the-fly adjustable clasp, which one owner says they have not seen matched on any $1k watch. One owner's own San Martin runs within about 6 seconds per day and has never missed a beat. The main criticism is that one owner would like the riveted links and logo changed, and a forum member notes that some advise avoiding these watches without explaining why. Overall, owners rate the San Martin BB58 very highly for its value and finishing, with the clasp and styling cited as the standout reasons.
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