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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsFortis Marinemaster M-40

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
Marinemaster M-40
FortisMarinemaster M-40
MSRP $3,520

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
Marinemaster M-4040mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
Marinemaster M-4038h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
Marinemaster M-40300m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
Marinemaster M-40$3,520

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
14.15mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Orange
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-002
Sellita SW220-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
38h
Jewels
33
26
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,135
$3,520

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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.

Fortis Marinemaster M-40

Owners praise the Fortis Amber Orange for its gorgeous appearance and strong wrist presence, noting its crazy lume and 70-hour power reserve. The Doxa SUB 300T, described as having a superb, eccentric design with a highly legible dial and functional no-decompression bezel, uses an ETA 2824-2 movement. However, the SUB 300T's 42.5mm case wears large and its 14mm thickness is not ideal for dress shirts, though it boasts 1,200m water resistance. On balance, owners appreciate the Fortis Amber Orange for its striking aesthetics and impressive lume.

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