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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsFormex Reef 42 mm

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,615
Reef 42 mm
FormexReef 42 mm
MSRP $2,414

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone40mm
Reef 42 mm42mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
Reef 42 mm56h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
Reef 42 mm300m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,615
Reef 42 mm$2,414

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.8mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
47mm
Water Resistance
600m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$2,414

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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.

Formex Reef 42 mm

The Formex Reef 42 mm is widely praised for its comfortable bracelet featuring a micro-adjust clasp, COSC-certified Sellita movement, and excellent build quality. Owners appreciate the gradient dial's visual appeal and the overall wearability. Some owners note the seconds hand does not perfectly align with markers, and one owner found the lugs' taper hinders third-party strap fit. The bracelet's length and sporty design are noted as limiting versatility by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 42 mm highly for its impressive wearability and value at the price point.

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