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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsCIGA Design HUNTER

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C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Automatic
MSRP $1,430
HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Skeleton
Diameter
36mm
43mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
150m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Carbon
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
CD-07
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,430
$499

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What people say

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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.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is widely seen as a visually impressive skeleton watch that offers an expensive aesthetic for its price. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and reviewers highlight its well-executed skeletonization and excellent case integration. However, legibility is a common concern, with one owner noting minimal anti-reflective coating and another pointing out the hands' lume application is lacking. The movement is described as loud by one reviewer, and a significant durability issue was reported by an owner whose watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features a Grade 5 titanium case with crisp finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium case finishing at an accessible price point, though concerns exist regarding legibility and movement noise.

From video reviewers

The CIGA Design HUNTER's unique layered case with an industrial skeleton aesthetic gives it a futuristic look. A notable weakness is the integrated stainless steel H-link bracelet's noticeable rattle, which may be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering the custom, in-house movement impressive at the price point, while another suggests the price is higher than some competitors without a clear justification.

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