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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsZelos Helmsman 3

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,390
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone49.3mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,390
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
49.3mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
600m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
SS - Frost
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,390
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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