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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsSpinnaker Challenger Automatic

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,390
Challenger Automatic
SpinnakerChallenger Automatic
MSRP $289
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.

Spinnaker Challenger Automatic

The Spinnaker Challenger Automatic is widely praised for its fun, playful design, solid build quality, and satisfying bezel action. Owners appreciate the comfortable 42mm DLC-coated case and the thoughtful integration of the Popeye theme, with the character serving as the hour and minute hands. Reviewers note the reliable Seiko NH35 movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find the blue lume weaker than expected, and the ultra-domed sapphire crystal presents challenges for photography. The thick rubber strap is also cited as difficult to manage. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Challenger Automatic highly for its unique character integration and solid dive watch fundamentals at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone49.3mm
Challenger Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
Challenger Automatic40h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
Challenger Automatic200m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,390
Challenger Automatic$289

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
49.3mm
42mm
Thickness
13.8mm
19mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
49.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
600m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,390
$289
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