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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsChristopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
14.15mm
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.12mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Printed
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
SLN X1 GL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
CW-002
SW300-1
Power Reserve
120h
56h
Jewels
33
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,135
$1,995

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C63 True GMT

The Christopher Ward C63 True GMT is widely praised for its in-house CW-002 caliber, which offers a 120-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Owners find the 39mm case size comfortable, though some note it wears closer to 40-41mm. While the PVD hands provide good contrast and the lume is praised for readability, one owner felt the orange accent lacked pop and the gloss dial/text combo appeared cheap in certain lighting. One owner also noted a perceived slight difference in production quality compared to a sibling model's bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C63 True GMT highly for its impressive power reserve and COSC-certified movement at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is praised for its polished and curved surfaces. The watch uses a Sellita SW330-2 movement. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with one noting 40.5mm and another highlighting a 36mm option.

Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

The Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite is praised for its well-made, refined, and attractively finished Super Compressor case, featuring a blue gradient dial with decompression scales and an internal bezel operated by the 2 o'clock crown. Reviewers note the COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement offers a 56-hour power reserve. However, the bracelet's end link finishing does not match the lugs, and the pin-and-collar sizing system is criticized for difficulty. One reviewer calls the 150-meter water resistance a party trick and dislikes the logo and trident on the seconds hand. Overall, reviewers find the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite to be a refined and attractively finished watch, despite some criticisms regarding bracelet finishing and water resistance.

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