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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander RocksvsCWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

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C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Rocks
MSRP $1,405
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
CWCSBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
MSRP $666

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Rocks42.87mm
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Rocks38h
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Rocks150m
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch300m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Rocks$1,405
SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch$666

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42.87mm
40mm
Thickness
11.05mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.87mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Yellow
CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Ronda 517
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,405
$666

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks

The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks is praised for its exceptional wearability and versatile design, with its 36mm case noted as fitting well on smaller wrists. Owners highlight the unique gloss dial and refined indices as particularly special, contributing to a quality that exceeds its price point. One owner reported the crown movement was less smooth than higher-end options, and the Sellita SW200 movement's rotor can be a bit loud. The Consort bracelet is noted as lighter and more conforming than the Bader, though some prefer the Bader for robustness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks highly for its comfortable wearability and refined dial aesthetics at its price.

CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch for its legible, uncluttered dial, excellent Super-LumiNova lume, and robust build quality, noting its comfortable 12mm thickness and durable PVD coating. The bezel action is described as having zero back play, and the fixed lugs are appreciated for easy strap changes. One owner reported the lume is readable throughout the night, while another flagged a faulty mechanism requiring replacement and poor retailer customer service. The £700 price is considered high by some compared to similar quartz divers, leading to questions about its value. Overall, owners rate the CWC SBS Black Ice Quartz Watch highly for its bombproof, toolish design and practical aesthetics.

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