Side by side

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsVario Futurist

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
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
Futurist100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
36mm
39mm
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
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Blue
Purple
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
Miyota 9039
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
$648

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic vs Vario Futurist gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.