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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Automatic
MSRP $1,430
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
Seiko NH38A
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
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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