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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic for its excellent finishing, on-the-fly micro-adjust bracelet, and GADA versatility, with some calling it their best offering and a bargain. However, the lume is consistently criticized as weak, particularly for its price point. Some owners find the dial's multiple color pops distracting, and one notes the brand's poor aftermarket value retention. On balance, owners rate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic highly for its build quality and versatility at the price.

Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Thickness
10.6mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Finish
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
65h
48h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Day-date, Date
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,430
$2,800
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