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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsSpinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Automatic
MSRP $1,430
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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, 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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely report a split on build quality, with some finding the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph's construction unimpressive due to issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices, while others praise its robustness and aesthetic appeal. The unique dial features character hands and glowing eyes serving as subdials and a 24-hour indicator, though the chronograph function is limited to 60 minutes. On balance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph elicits divided opinions on its build quality, with its artistic dial design being a notable, albeit polarizing, feature.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Googly Black's notable strength is its reported water-resistance of 300 fathoms or 550 metres. A weakness of this watch is its lume brightness, which is somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal size, with one reviewer noting its slimmed-down design and the other mentioning its overall size and 26+ millimeter thickness.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
43mm
Thickness
10.6mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
Seagull ST1908
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
$550

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