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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander RocksvsCitizen Series 8 831

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C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Rocks
MSRP $1,350
Series 8 831
CitizenSeries 8 831
MSRP $1,095
What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks for its excellent wearability, comfort, and build quality for the price, with many highlighting its refined dial and versatile design. The 36mm case is noted as wearing well on smaller wrists, and the robust bracelet offers on-the-fly adjustment. Some owners find the branding prominent or the dial too white, and one owner experienced difficulty adjusting the time on their 36mm model. The Sellita SW200-1 movement provides a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks highly for its exceptional wearability and refined dial at its price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and unique stone dial options are strong points. The 36mm case size is a shared feature. Reviewers questioned its value proposition against other watches under $1,000.

Citizen Series 8 831

Owners widely praise the Citizen Series 8 831 for its finishing, with one owner noting it exceeded expectations. Reviewers highlight the textured Ice Blue dial and the bracelet's play of light, contributing to a comfortable and luxurious feel on the wrist. The watch features a 40mm ion-plated stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, and 100 meters of water resistance. It is powered by the in-house Miyota Caliber 9051 automatic movement, which has a 42-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of -10 to +20 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Series 8 831 highly for its impressive finishing and dial design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing, with its contrasting brushed and polished surfaces, is a notable strength. The 40mm case size and comfortable fit are also consistently mentioned. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Rocks40mm
Series 8 83140mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Rocks38h
Series 8 83142h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Rocks150m
Series 8 831100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Rocks$1,350
Series 8 831$1,095

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11.05mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.87mm
46mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Yellow
Green
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9051
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,095
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