Christopher Ward C60 Trident LumièrevsPhoibos Reef Master

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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

Phoibos Reef Master at true scale

Reef Master

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.9mm

lowest

48mm

Thickness

10.8mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

56h

n/a

MSRP

$2,570

$335

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH38

Case

7 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
10.85mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
48mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Display
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,570
$335
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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, with many highlighting the sapphire crystal, AR coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The DLC coating's scratch resistance and the included leather and rubber straps are also noted positives. Some owners find the 42mm case surprisingly comfortable and not overly bulky. The Shamrock Green dial and texture, as well as the recessed sandwich dial and lumed bezel creating a 3D effect, have received specific praise. Accuracy is reported as good, with one owner noting +-2 sec/day. Criticisms include a rough bezel action that may require lubrication, a disappointing basic folding clasp, and a date window that is too small. The watch's logo has been described as "ugly AF" by some commenters. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Reef Master offers excellent value for its price point. Reviewers noted concerns regarding the bracelet quality.