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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsVenezianico Nereide Acquaforte

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C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Automatic
MSRP $1,430
Nereide Acquaforte
VenezianicoNereide Acquaforte
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
Nereide Acquaforte42mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
Nereide Acquaforte40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
Nereide Acquaforte200m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
Nereide Acquaforte$1,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
49mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
Miyota 9039
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
$1,000

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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.

Venezianico Nereide Acquaforte

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide's striking dial design and overall finishing, with many finding its appearance and feel superior in person. The bracelet is noted for its comfort and quality, and the watch is considered suitable for daily wear. Some owners find the case a bit thick for wear under a cuff. The movement is a point of discussion, with one owner preferring a thinner, more accurate caliber over the NH45a, while another review highlights the reliable Sellita SW200-1. The watch is regarded as a good value mechanical diver-style timepiece, featuring a handsome design with a decorative tungsten bezel and aventurine dial, though the stock rubber strap can be stiff. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique engraved case, inspired by Renaissance ornamentation, is a standout feature. The Miyota 9039 automatic movement provides reliable accuracy. A significant drawback is the difficulty in sourcing the watch due to its high demand.

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