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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsCitizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
48mm
43mm
Thickness
14.15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-002
U830
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
33
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,135
$596

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 is praised for its updated 43mm titanium case, legible memory-in-pixel display, and cleaner, less cluttered design compared to previous versions. Reviewers highlight its versatile contemporary look and enhanced functionality from the caliber U830, while owners appreciate the MIP display and screw-down caseback. Some users find the interface clunky and the face busy, particularly noting the "calendar" label and the lack of radio or GPS time synchronization, with one owner finding the 45mm size and busy subdials less useful for non-pilots. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 highly for its impressive technology and improved legibility in a contemporary package.

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