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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsSeiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,390
Prospex Sea The Black Series
SeikoProspex Sea The Black Series
MSRP $765

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone49.3mm
Prospex Sea The Black Series45mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
Prospex Sea The Black Series41h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
Prospex Sea The Black Series200m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,390
Prospex Sea The Black Series$765

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
49.3mm
45mm
Thickness
13.8mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
47.7mm
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
600m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
4R36
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,390
$765

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series

The Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series is widely praised for its impressive value and compelling design elements. Reviewers highlight the SLA073's cave-diving-inspired dial, high-quality bracelet, and the robust 8L35 movement, calling it a standout release. The SRPE33 and SRPE39 models are noted for their attractive price, manta ray decorated dials, and excellent LumiBrite lume, though bezel alignment can be inconsistent. The SNJ029 is celebrated for its dynamic, colorful aesthetic, solar charging, and comfortable strap, making it ideal for outdoor adventures. Overall, the consensus is that Seiko Prospex Sea The Black Series models offer excellent value, with specific models lauded for their unique dials, quality finishing, and practical features like solar charging.

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