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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Pro 300vsSeiko Astron

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C60 Trident Pro 300
Christopher WardC60 Trident Pro 300
MSRP $1,095
Astron
SeikoAstron
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Pro 30040mm
Astron42mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Pro 30038h
Astron40h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Pro 300300m
Astron100m
MSRP
C60 Trident Pro 300$1,095
Astron$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.3mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.45mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
300m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Super-clear coating
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
5X83
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
14
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,095
$2,500

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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.

Seiko Astron

Owners widely praise the Seiko Astron for its spectacular technology, solar-powered quartz movement, and GPS time synchronization, making it a convenient grab-and-go option. The watch is frequently noted for its comfortable and lightweight titanium build, with some models featuring well-finished cases and robust ceramic bezels. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's dynamic and shiny appearance, with textured hour markers and high-contrast edges. Accuracy is generally considered good, with figures ranging from +/- 15 seconds per month to within 1/2 second per day, easily corrected by GPS signal. However, some owners note that DST requires manual adjustment and that automatic time syncing depends on proximity to radio wave towers. The price point is a concern for some, who feel it competes with luxury watches without the same aesthetic appeal. One owner pointed out minimal lume and a slight misalignment of the minute hand on their model.

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