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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsMarathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch
MSRP $650

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch36mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch30m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch$650

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
48mm
36mm
Thickness
14.15mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-002
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
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
$650

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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.

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch

Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch owners praise its tritium tubes, Mil-spec designation, and scratch-resistant case finish, with some finding the 36mm size practical for field use. However, some owners criticize its perceived overpriced nature, thick case, and squared-off lugs, while others point to the composite case material, 30m water resistance, and unbranded movement as drawbacks. On balance, owners are divided on the Marathon GPQ-D (Officer's Quartz with Date) Field Watch, with opinions split on its value and design features.

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