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Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsChristopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

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C60 Trident Reef
Christopher WardC60 Trident Reef
MSRP $995
C65 Dune Aeolian
Christopher WardC65 Dune Aeolian
MSRP $1,415

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
C65 Dune Aeolian40mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
C65 Dune Aeolian38h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
C65 Dune Aeolian150m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
C65 Dune Aeolian$1,415

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
11.45mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
43.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Brown
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
SLN Light Old Radium BL Grade X1

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
$1,415

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef for its fun, affordable design, vibrant multi-layered dials inspired by reef art, and good wearability due to curved lugs and a thin profile, with the 41mm size noted as better proportioned. The watch is powered by the Sellita SW200-1 movement and offers 200m water resistance, with pricing starting at £695. One reviewer suggested swapping the yellow minute hand and strap on a specific model for a different aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Reef highly for its vibrant design and value at the price point.

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian is widely praised for its unique, textured dial and comfortable 38mm case size, with reviewers noting its excellent finishing for the price and the Bader bracelet as a standout feature. Owners appreciate the clean, date-free dial and the wavy pattern, with one comparing it favorably to Grand Seiko. The bronze variant develops a warm patina over time. Accuracy is reported as COSC-certified and around +4 seconds per day by one owner, while another notes a rating of up to 20 seconds per day. The time-only models feature a Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve, though the GMT variant uses a Sellita SW330 with a 56-hour power reserve. Some owners expressed concerns about the sandy texture becoming tiresome or the grey dial blending with the case, and one reviewer found the dial details and applied logo "a bit much." Customer service experiences were mixed, with one owner reporting a frustrating battle and long repair turnaround.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique textured dial is a notable strength, giving it an organic design that sets it apart from other field watches. A weakness is the somewhat lacking lume performance, which may be a drawback for those who prioritize nighttime legibility. Reviewers disagree on the movement's power reserve, with some considering 38 hours sufficient and others finding it too short.

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