Christopher Ward C60 Trident LumièrevsFormex Essence FortyOne

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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 Lumière at true scale

C60 Trident Lumière

Formex Essence FortyOne at true scale

Essence FortyOne

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.9mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

10.8mm

10.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

56h

highest

41h

MSRP

$2,570

$1,890

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
10.85mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
46.5mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Display
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Arctic White
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,570
$1,890
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Lumière

Christopher Ward C60 Trident Lumière owners and reviewers widely praise its well-finished, slim, and lightweight grade 2 titanium case, which offers comfortable all-day wear. The bracelet is noted as comfortable with a new micro-adjust clasp, and the 120-click bezel has no wiggle and offers crisp stops. Globolight XP markers and hands provide bright, even lume and astounding legibility, with some noting a 3D effect. The bezel is fully lumed with green on the first 15 minutes and blue elsewhere, and the minute hand also features green lume. One reviewer notes the end links are longer than the lugs, and another commenter dislikes the bezel gap. The Christopher Ward C60 Trident Lumière features a COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Lumière highly for its exceptional lume performance and comfortable, well-finished titanium case at the price.

From video reviewers

The dial's light-reactive finish and visibility in various lighting conditions are praised. The bracelet clasp is considered basic for the price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition relative to its price.

Formex Essence FortyOne

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Essence FortyOne for its excellent bracelet comfort and quality, often considered best in its price class, along with good finishing and slim wearability. The watch is seen as a compelling value, offering a sporty-chic aesthetic and build quality that punches above its weight. Some owners dislike the brand name and logo, and the bolts around the dial are polarizing. A point of contention for some is the non-screw-down crown, raising concerns about swimming, despite its 100m water resistance rating. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence FortyOne highly for its exceptional bracelet comfort and finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The COSC-certified automatic movement is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.