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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsGrand Seiko SLGB023

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,615
SLGB023
Grand SeikoSLGB023
MSRP $12,400

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone40mm
SLGB02340.8mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
SLGB02372h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
SLGB023300m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,615
SLGB023$12,400

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
40.8mm
Thickness
13.8mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
600m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9RB1
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$12,400

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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 SLGB023

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Grand Seiko SLGB023 for its comfortable 40.8mm titanium case and the smooth winding feel of its Spring Drive 9RB1 movement. The dial's gradient blue "ushio" motif is a highlight, though some reviewers note the bezel's fully lumed scale as a missed opportunity. Enthusiasts are divided on the power reserve indicator's placement and the design of the hour and minute hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGB023 highly for its comfortable titanium case and the refined Spring Drive movement.

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