Side by side

Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsGlycine Airman Purist

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
Airman Purist
GlycineAirman Purist
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
Airman Purist42mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
Airman Purist48h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
Airman Purist100m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
Airman Purist$2,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
48mm
42mm
Thickness
14.15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Green
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-002
SW330-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
48h
Jewels
33
21
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,135
$2,700

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Christopher Ward C63 True GMT vs Glycine Airman Purist 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 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.

Glycine Airman Purist

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman Purist's 39mm case size as ideal, noting it wears well, while some prefer the 36mm variant. The 24-hour dial is an engaging feature that proves easy to adapt to, particularly for those familiar with 24-hour timekeeping. Readability is a point of discussion; while some contemporary models feature stealthy, difficult-to-read hands and bezels, others, especially vintage versions and the white-dial GL0376, offer good contrast and legibility. On balance, owners appreciate the Glycine Airman Purist for its comfortable wearability and unique 24-hour dial experience, despite some legibility concerns on specific configurations.

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.