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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,615
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone40mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,615
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
13.8mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
600m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$218

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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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

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