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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander RocksvsCitizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC

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C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Rocks
MSRP $1,350
Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC
CitizenSeries 8 880 GMT Black DLC
MSRP $1,995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Rocks40mm
Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC41mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Rocks38h
Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC50h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Rocks150m
Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Rocks$1,350
Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
40mm
41mm
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
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9054
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
50h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,995

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What people say

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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 8 880 GMT Black DLC

Owners and reviewers praise the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC for its robust build, original angular design, and textured dial reminiscent of Tokyo skyscrapers. The flyer GMT complication, 100m water resistance, and integrated bracelet are highlighted as strong travel watch features. Some owners find the 40mm or 41mm case size well-weighted and magical, while others note it might be a tad bulky. Criticisms consistently point to the pin-and-collar bracelet system and the lack of micro-adjustment, with one owner finding minute indices less clear. The price is considered fair, ranging from EUR 1,195 to $1,695. Overall, the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT Black DLC is regarded as a strong debut with a sensible design for travelers and those appreciating its aesthetic.

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