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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsVaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

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C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Automatic
MSRP $1,430
RS1 Rally Chronograph
VaerRS1 Rally Chronograph
MSRP $279

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
RS1 Rally Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
RS1 Rally Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
RS1 Rally Chronograph100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
RS1 Rally Chronograph$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$279

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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.

Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph

Owners widely praise the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph for its legibility, with the red seconds hand noted as a standout feature. The watch is described as comfortable and good-looking, and many appreciate the inclusion of three quick-release straps. However, some owners report issues with the quality of the included steel bracelet, stating it does not seat flush on the case and that stock straps fit poorly. One owner also noted that the brand has faced criticism regarding perceived quality within its price range. Overall, owners rate the Vaer RS1 Rally Chronograph highly for its legibility and strap versatility, despite concerns about bracelet quality.

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