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Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300vsZelos Helmsman 3

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C60 Pro 300
Christopher WardC60 Pro 300
MSRP $1,550
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Pro 30042mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
C60 Pro 30038h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
C60 Pro 300300m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
C60 Pro 300$1,550
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
40mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Brown
SS - Frost
Lume
SLN X1 BL 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, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,550
$529

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300 for its premium feel, meticulous finishing, and solid bracelet with smooth articulation and effective micro-adjustment. The crown operation is consistently described as satisfying, and the dial and bezel are noted for their premium feel. Lume is excellent, and hand alignment is precise. However, a recurring criticism among owners is the misalignment of the steel inner bezel, particularly at the 6:00 marker, which is noticeable despite the watch's otherwise high level of finishing. The Sellita SW200-1 movement's 38-hour power reserve and accuracy of -/+ 20 seconds per day are flagged as standard. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Pro 300 highly for its exceptional build quality and refinement at its price point, with the inner bezel alignment being a notable point of contention.

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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