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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander RocksvsCitizen Series 8 870

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C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Rocks
MSRP $1,350
Series 8 870
CitizenSeries 8 870
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 8 870

The Citizen Series 8 870 is praised for its compelling value proposition and modern Japanese design with a sporty edge. Reviewers note its 40mm steel case, glossy dial with applied markers, and the in-house Calibre 0950 automatic movement offering 50 hours of power reserve and enhanced magnetic resistance. The flat sapphire crystal is noted to collect fingerprints, and the solid caseback omits a view of the movement. The limited edition variant features a 40.8mm black DLC-coated case, a carbon fiber dial, and the 0950 movement regulated to -5/+10 seconds per day. Overall, the Citizen Series 8 870 is viewed as a strong offering for its blend of design and features.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Rocks40mm
Series 8 87039mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Rocks38h
Series 8 87042h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Rocks150m
Series 8 870100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Rocks$1,350
Series 8 870$1,095

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.05mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.87mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
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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