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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsHemel HFT20

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,390
HFT20
HemelHFT20
MSRP $450

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone49.3mm
HFT2042mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
HFT2040h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
HFT20100m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,390
HFT20$450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
49.3mm
42mm
Thickness
13.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
600m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,390
$450

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone's exceptionally bright and long-lasting X1 lume, which one owner notes outshines other premium dive watches. The watch features a unique forged carbon dial and two large, easy-to-use screw-down crowns for time setting and the internal compass bezel. It is powered by a COSC-certified chronometer movement and sports a PVD black finish on its 42mm case. Overall, owners highly value the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone for its standout lume and distinctive carbon dial.

Hemel HFT20

The Hemel HFT20 Chronograph is praised for its legible matte black dial, sapphire crystal, and the satisfying sweep of its chronograph hand, powered by the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement. Reviewers note its convenient wearability, with a 42mm case that wears well due to its 49mm lug-to-lug measurement, and a comfortable, well-made leather strap. However, its 16mm thickness is considered slightly more than ideal for the movement, and the chronograph minutes sub-dial does not precisely jump. Overall, reviewers find the Hemel HFT20 to be an accessible and modern interpretation of vintage designs, offering good value at $449.

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