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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander RocksvsFormex Reef 39.5 mm

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C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Rocks
MSRP $1,350
Reef 39.5 mm
FormexReef 39.5 mm
MSRP $2,230

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Rocks40mm
Reef 39.5 mm39.5mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Rocks38h
Reef 39.5 mm56h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Rocks150m
Reef 39.5 mm300m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Rocks$1,350
Reef 39.5 mm$2,230

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.05mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.87mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
Bahama Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$2,230

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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.

Formex Reef 39.5 mm

The Formex Reef 39.5 mm is widely praised for its refined finishing, comfortable and well-proportioned case design, and impressive specifications for its price point, including COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement and 300m water resistance. Owners and reviewers highlight the tool-less micro-adjust clasp and quick-release spring bars as practical features. Some reviewers note that the 22mm lug width feels slightly disproportionate to the smaller case, and the bracelet could benefit from more taper, though this is a point of contention for some owners who value the overall package. A prototype crown protrusion issue is noted as being addressed for production. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Reef 39.5 mm highly for its excellent value and well-executed design.

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