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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander RocksvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Rocks
MSRP $1,405
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Rocks42.87mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Rocks38h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Rocks150m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Rocks$1,405
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
42.87mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.05mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.87mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Yellow
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
SII NH34
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
$399

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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