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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,615
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone40mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,615
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
13.8mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
600m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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