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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsLorca MODEL 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.

Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm size and 11.2mm thinness, vintage-inspired design, and crisp finishing. The champagne sunburst dial and integrated bracelet are frequently highlighted as attractive elements. Some owners note the bezel font as a detractor, and a reviewer points out the lume is insignificant. The watch uses a caller GMT movement, and one owner finds the small crown impractical to manipulate. Accuracy is reported as within +/- 4 seconds per day, and it features 20 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its refined design and compact dimensions, though some question its value proposition for an emerging brand.

From video reviewers

The watch's Swiss-made quality and accuracy of +/- 4 seconds per day are highlighted. Concerns regarding sizing and price are noted.

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
MODEL No.1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
MODEL No.1 GMT40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
MODEL No.1 GMT200m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
MODEL No.1 GMT$1,875

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Thickness
10.6mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m
Caseback
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
C125
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Day-date, Date
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,430
$1,875
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