Christopher Ward C60 Trident LumièrevsSquale 1521

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Measurements
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C60 Trident Lumière

1521
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
n/a
Thickness
10.8mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
300m
500m
highest
Power Reserve
56h
highest
38h
MSRP
$2,570
$1,265
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
8 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
Owners widely praise the Squale 1521 for its classic look and robust build, with specific mentions of its wearable 12.5mm thickness and refined case finishing. The 42mm case is noted by some to wear smaller, closer to 40mm, due to short lugs, feeling solid without being too large. However, opinions on the bracelet vary, with some finding it too flashy or stiff, and one owner reported moisture ingress after a shower due to a loose case back. The crown can be difficult to operate due to deep integration, and the 38-hour power reserve is considered old-school but reliable. Overall, owners rate the Squale 1521 highly for its classic design and wearability, despite some reservations about the bracelet and crown.
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