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Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire EdgevsRolex Rolex Deepsea

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Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge for its slim 42mm case and the deep blue, translucent sapphire dial that emulates rippling water, with some finding its execution superior to other brands. The watch is also lauded for its innovative lume, including on the rubber strap, and its significant value. One owner reported their dial cracked internally and the brand denied warranty coverage. Overall, enthusiasts rate the Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge highly for its visually striking sapphire dial and innovative lume at its price point.

From video reviewers

The sapphire dial is a standout feature, offering a unique visual appeal. The bracelet exhibits some rattle. Reviewers disagreed on the dial color, with one noting a deep blue hue and another a striking orange.

Rolex Deepsea

Owners widely report the Rolex Deepsea is a substantial, well-built watch with impressive engineering, praised for its robust compression architecture and the caliber 3235 movement's stringent accuracy certification. Some owners find the Rolex Deepsea exceptionally comfortable on a Rubber B strap, while others note it is thick and heavy but well-balanced by its bracelet. The watch's large size is polarizing, with some finding it niche and potentially too large for smaller wrists, while others appreciate its unique design elements and consider it Rolex's most serious workhorse. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Deepsea highly for its impressive engineering and robust build, despite its polarizing size.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Sapphire Edge40mm
Rolex Deepsea44mm
Power Reserve
C60 Sapphire Edge56h
Rolex Deepsea70h
Water Resistance
C60 Sapphire Edge300m
Rolex Deepsea3,900m
MSRP
C60 Sapphire Edge$1,495
Rolex Deepsea$15,550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
10.7mm
5.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.32mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
3900m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown. Rolex Ringlock System case architecture with Helium escape valve

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
3235
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
70h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
Day-date, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,495
$15,550
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