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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsLorier Hydra SIII

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C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Automatic
MSRP $1,430
Hydra SIII
LorierHydra SIII
MSRP $699

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
Hydra SIII39mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
Hydra SIII40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
Hydra SIII200m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
Hydra SIII$699

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,430
$699

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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.

Lorier Hydra SIII

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorier Hydra SIII for its value, GMT functionality via the Miyota 9075 movement, and classic travel-diver aesthetics. Some reviewers note the finishing is simple or a tad rough around the edges, while others find it good for the price. Accuracy figures range from +7 to +8.5 seconds per day. The domed Hesalite crystal may exhibit distortion. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Lorier Hydra SIII highly for its feature set and value proposition in a travel-diver format.

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