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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,615
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone40mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,615
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.8mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
600m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
SII NH34
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$399

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone

The Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone is praised for its unique matt crushed carbon fiber dial, described as meteor-like, and its gunmetal PVD case which resembles brushed stainless steel with a patina. Owners consistently highlight the excellent X1 lume, noting it glows brightly for an extended period. The watch features two large, easy-to-use screw-down crowns and an internal compass bezel. The PVD coating is reported to be intact and in excellent condition. Overall, owners highly rate the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone for its distinctive dial and robust lume.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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