Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsSpinnaker Cahill Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone at true scale

C60 Lympstone

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic at true scale

Cahill Automatic

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.3mm

lowest

51mm

Thickness

13.8mm

13.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

600m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$1,615

$350

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.8mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
600m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$350
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone

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.

Spinnaker Cahill Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic for its attractive design and good value, particularly when purchased at a discount. Its 42mm size is considered ideal for smaller wrists, and the NATO strap is a favored feature. Timekeeping is generally found to be solid, with one owner noting excellent accuracy comparable to Seikos. The maxi indices are also appreciated for legibility. However, some owners express concerns about quality control and finishing for the price, with one reporting internal component failures in two separate watches. Other noted compromises include uneven lume and the use of a mineral crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Cahill Automatic well for its attractive design and value, especially when found at a discount.