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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,615
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone40mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,615
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
13.8mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
600m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$1,450

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone

The Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone is praised for its unique matt crushed carbon fiber dial, described as meteor-like, and its gunmetal PVD case which resembles brushed stainless steel with a patina. Owners consistently highlight the excellent X1 lume, noting it glows brightly for an extended period. The watch features two large, easy-to-use screw-down crowns and an internal compass bezel. The PVD coating is reported to be intact and in excellent condition. Overall, owners highly rate the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone for its distinctive dial and robust lume.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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