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Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire EdgevsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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C60 Sapphire Edge
Christopher WardC60 Sapphire Edge
MSRP $1,640
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C60 Sapphire Edge49.32mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
C60 Sapphire Edge56h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
C60 Sapphire Edge300m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
C60 Sapphire Edge$1,640
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
49.32mm
34mm
Thickness
10.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.32mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
30m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,640
$420

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge for its innovative deep blue sapphire dial, which is considered superior to other transparent dial executions, and its slim, ergonomic 42mm case. The lumed rubber strap is also a frequently highlighted feature, contributing to the watch's homogeneous luminosity and "damn cool" aesthetic. The watch is noted for offering incredible value, with a Sellita SW300-1 movement providing a 56-hour power reserve and 60ATM water resistance. However, one owner reported the sapphire dial cracked from the inside during regular use, and the brand denied warranty repair for this issue. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C60 Sapphire Edge highly for its striking dial execution and innovative features at its price point.

Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

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