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Christopher Ward C63 ValourvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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C63 Valour
Christopher WardC63 Valour
MSRP $1,050
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Valour45.8mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
C63 Valour40h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
C63 Valour150m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
C63 Valour$1,050
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45.8mm
36mm
Thickness
11.55mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m
Caseback
Engraved
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
G10
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Beat Rate
768 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
4
25
Complications
Chronograph, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$1,450

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C63 Valour

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Valour for its beautiful, deep dial with 3D applied markers and symmetric chronograph design, with some calling it one of the best-looking and most affordable chronographs available. Reviewers note the 39mm wide, 11.55mm thick Light-catcher case with flowing curves and contrasting finishes. The watch is powered by a thermocompensated, chronometer-certified quartz ETA G10.212 AD movement, with ETA claiming ±10 seconds per year accuracy via PreciDrive technology. However, some owners question the use of a quartz movement in a watch of this caliber, though others defend it for reliability and thinner profiles, while also debating if its claimed accuracy meets High Accuracy Quartz (HAQ) standards. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Christopher Ward C63 Valour for its striking aesthetics and value, with the primary point of contention being its quartz movement.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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