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Christopher Ward C60 Trident LumièrevsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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C60 Trident Lumière
Christopher WardC60 Trident Lumière
MSRP $2,570
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Trident Lumière47.9mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
C60 Trident Lumière56h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
C60 Trident Lumière300m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
C60 Trident Lumière$2,570
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
47.9mm
34mm
Thickness
10.85mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.9mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,570
$760

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Trident Lumière

The Christopher Ward C60 Trident Lumière is praised for its bright, even lume and astounding legibility, with Globolight XP markers and hands providing a spectacular 3D effect. Reviewers note the grade 2 titanium case and bracelet, featuring an alternating brushed and polished finish, and a comfortable 10.85mm thickness for all-day wear. The 120-click bezel is described as having no wiggle and crisp, audible stops, with a fully lumed ceramic insert, green for the first 15 minutes and blue for the remainder. It is powered by a COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement. Some reviewers point out that the end links are longer than the lugs, which was a point of disappointment. Overall, reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Trident Lumière highly for its exceptional lume performance and comfortable titanium construction at the price.

From video reviewers

The dial's light-reactive finish and visibility in various lighting conditions are praised. The bracelet clasp is considered basic for the price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition relative to its price.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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