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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsGrand Seiko SBGH289

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,615
SBGH289
Grand SeikoSBGH289
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone40mm
SBGH28943.8mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
SBGH28955h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
SBGH289200m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,615
SBGH289$7,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
43.8mm
Thickness
13.8mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
51mm
Water Resistance
600m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9S85
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
55h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$7,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH289

The Grand Seiko SBGH289 is praised for its legible blue dial, strong Lumibrite, and the accurate Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement. Reviewers note its bright initial lume glow, though its longevity is questioned compared to other models. The watch features Grand Seiko's Super-Hard Coating for scratch resistance and retails for €7,200. Overall, reviewers highlight the SBGH289's appealing aesthetics and robust movement as key strengths.

From video reviewers

Excellent finishing and smooth bezel action are notable features of the Grand Seiko SBGH289. A weakness of the watch is the relatively low lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal lug width, with some considering 22mm a limitation for users who prefer a more standard 20mm or 21mm strap width, while others do not mention this as a concern.

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