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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGR261

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C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Automatic
MSRP $1,430
SBGR261
Grand SeikoSBGR261
MSRP $4,900

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
SBGR26139.5mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
SBGR26172h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
SBGR26130m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
SBGR261$4,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
10.6mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
150m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
9S65
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
65h
72h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,430
$4,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGR261

Grand Seiko SBGR261 owners praise its perfect 39.5mm dimensions, beautiful cream lacquered dial with a silver date disc, and blued second hand, noting the excellent finishing for its price point and its suitability for formal events. Some find the design too safe and the cream dial with leather strap less appealing, while others flag its over 13mm thickness as too tall for a dress watch. The movement finishing is described as rudimentary, though the 9S65 automatic is considered well-made and a terrific value. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGR261 highly for its classic design and excellent finishing at its price.

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