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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300vsFortis Novonaut N-42

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C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher WardC60 Trident Pro 300
MSRP $1,095
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Pro 30040mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Pro 30038h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Pro 300300m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
C60 Trident Pro 300$1,095
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.3mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.45mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
60h
Jewels
26
36
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$5,230

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 for its top-notch case finishing, buttery bracelet with on-the-fly micro-adjust, and awesome lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's excellent finishing and applied indexes, the premium feel of the 120-click bezel with minimal backplay, and the smooth crown operation. The bracelet articulates smoothly with tight tolerances, and the quick-release system is durable. Some owners note the Sellita SW200-1 movement's 38-hour power reserve as a minor criticism, and one owner points out that the "30" on the bezel may not perfectly align. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300 highly for its exceptional finishing and comfortable bracelet at the price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's improved proportions and balanced design are praised. The bezel action is noted as smooth and precise. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition, with one seeing it as a benchmark for quality at its price, while another considers it expensive compared to mainstream Swiss divers.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

Owners widely praise the Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts for its stunning fit and finish, excellent legibility, and a precise, grippy bezel, with one owner calling its bracelet the nicest they've ever owned. The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is described as a flawless beast with a WERK 17 column-wheel chronograph movement, featuring enhanced shock resistance and COSC adjustment, and is noted as a handsome tool watch with a beautiful dial and nice pusher action. However, the 42mm case of the B-42 wears larger than expected, and the Novonaut's 44mm case and chunky bracelet make it too large and heavy for many. The Fortis Titanium Legacy is a modern pilot's watch with a titanium case and bracelet, featuring a Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and three time zones. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Titanium Legacy for its robust tool watch design and advanced movement technology, despite some concerns about case size and bracelet adjustability.

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