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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander RocksvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto

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C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Rocks
MSRP $1,350
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Air Race Auto
MSRP $845

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Rocks40mm
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto38mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Rocks38h
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto80h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Rocks150m
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto50m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Rocks$1,350
Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto$845

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.05mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.87mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
H-10
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$845

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto for its legibility and practicality, with some appreciating its countdown bezel and GMT pointer. However, opinions on its design are split, with some calling it a "Frankenstein" and disliking the skeleton hands, while others find the hands suitable for a pilot watch. One owner notes the lume is underwhelming and the 44mm size may be too large for some wrists. The original strap is also described as uncomfortable and prone to water stains. On balance, owners value the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Air Race Auto for its legibility and practical features, despite a polarizing design and some comfort concerns.

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