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Christopher Ward C60 Trident ReefvsCWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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C60 Trident Reef
Christopher WardC60 Trident Reef
MSRP $995
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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.

CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch for its faithful homage to vintage military divers, highlighting details like the dial markings, luminous acrylic bezel, vintage logo, and well-proportioned hands. One owner reports accuracy under +2 seconds per day. However, some find the "faux patina" lume too gold and glossy, and the polished case unusual for a military watch. The fixed lugs are noted as a potential drawback for some, though others appreciate them as a tool watch feature. Opinions on the value are split, with some questioning the $2.5k price point due to the ETA movement, while others see it as a strong alternative to more expensive watches. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch well for its vintage aesthetic and tool watch capabilities, despite some reservations about its price and specific execution details.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Reef41mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Reef38h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Reef200m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
C60 Trident Reef$995
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41mm
45mm
Thickness
11.45mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
ETA 2824
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$995
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