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Christopher Ward C60 LympstonevsHELM Komodo

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C60 Lympstone
Christopher WardC60 Lympstone
MSRP $1,390
Komodo
HELMKomodo
MSRP $295

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Lympstone49.3mm
Komodo40mm
Power Reserve
C60 Lympstone38h
Komodo40h
Water Resistance
C60 Lympstone600m
Komodo300m
MSRP
C60 Lympstone$1,390
Komodo$295

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
49.3mm
40mm
Thickness
13.8mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.3mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
600m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Moonphase
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,390
$295

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone's exceptionally bright and long-lasting X1 lume, which one owner notes outshines other premium dive watches. The watch features a unique forged carbon dial and two large, easy-to-use screw-down crowns for time setting and the internal compass bezel. It is powered by a COSC-certified chronometer movement and sports a PVD black finish on its 42mm case. Overall, owners highly value the Christopher Ward C60 Lympstone for its standout lume and distinctive carbon dial.

HELM Komodo

The HELM Komodo is widely praised for its excellent build quality, top-notch case finishing, clear double-domed sapphire crystal, wonderfully executed dial, and substantial lume, with reviewers noting its ISO 6425 compliance and 300m water resistance. Owners report a snappy 120-click bezel and appreciate the depth, detail, and finishing for a tool diver at its price point. Some owners find the 15.2mm to 15.5mm height makes the HELM Komodo feel thick and hefty, and the bezel ridges are noted as somewhat uncomfortable to turn, while the clasp design is also flagged as a drawback. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the HELM Komodo highly for its exceptional finishing and lume at its sub-$300 price point.

From video reviewers

The HELM Komodo's double domed sapphire crystal offers excellent optical clarity and minimal distortion. A notable weakness is its limited availability, making it harder to get than some other luxury watches. Reviewers disagree on the watch's lug-to-lug fit, with one reviewer noting it may not suit those with smaller wrists, while another reviewer does not mention this as a concern.

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