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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,615
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,615
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.8mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
600m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
4R35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$475

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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