Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsSmiths BABY Speedbird PRS-51

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic at true scale

C63 Sealander Automatic

Smiths BABY Speedbird PRS-51 at true scale

BABY Speedbird PRS-51

Diameter

36mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

42mm

42mm

Thickness

10.9mm

lowest

11.4mm

Water Resistance

150m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

65h

n/a

MSRP

$1,430

n/a

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9015

Case

3 specs
Thickness
10.9mm
11.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
SuperLuminova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
65h
n/a
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,430
n/a
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic for its excellent finishing, build quality, and GADA versatility, with some finding its design more interesting than alternatives and its on-the-fly micro-adjust bracelet a key strength. Some owners consider it a bargain and among the brand's best offerings. However, one owner finds the dial's multiple color pops distracting, and another notes the lume is weak compared to cheaper competitors. The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic features a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, 150m water resistance, and a 36mm case. On balance, owners rate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic highly for its exceptional finishing and GADA versatility at its price point.

Smiths BABY Speedbird PRS-51

Smiths BABY SPEEDBIRD PRS-51 owners widely praise its high-quality finishing above its price point and its comfortable, flat wearability on the wrist. The minimalistic dial with a subtle date window at 6 o'clock is noted for legibility. Some owners report accuracy figures of +7 to +10 seconds per day with the Miyota 9015 movement, which they find acceptable given the cost. The 5-link bracelet is described as stiff and heavy, leading some to prefer alternatives like NATO or leather straps, and one owner noted noticeable rotor wobble. On balance, owners rate the Smiths BABY SPEEDBIRD PRS-51 highly for its excellent finishing and comfortable wearability at its price point.