Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsGlycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249


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Measurements
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C60 Lympstone

Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
n/a
Thickness
13.8mm
n/a
Water Resistance
600m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
MSRP
$1,615
$595
lowest
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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The Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone is praised for its unique matt crushed carbon fiber dial, which offers a meteor-like appearance. Owners note the excellent X1 lume that glows brightly and for a long duration, and the gunmetal PVD case is described as appearing more like brushed stainless steel with a patina than black. The watch features two large, easy-to-manipulate screw-down crowns for time setting and an internal compass bezel. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone highly for its distinctive dial and robust lume.
Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249 for its value, often finding it for around $330, significantly below its advertised price. It is considered a versatile everyday and business-casual watch, recommended as an entry into dive watches. One owner notes the lume on the 6 o'clock marker is slightly underapplied and overall lume appeared weak, though the dial itself is otherwise perfect. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Men's Combat Sub 42mm Automatic Watch GL0249 highly for its value and versatility as an accessible dive watch.
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