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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsBrew Retrograph

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
Retrograph
BrewRetrograph
MSRP $375

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
Retrograph38mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
Retrograph
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
Retrograph50m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
Retrograph$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
38mm
Thickness
14.15mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
41.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Cobalt Blue Sunburst
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
CW-002
VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
120h
0h
Jewels
33
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,135
$375

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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.

Brew Retrograph

The Brew Retrograph is widely praised for its unique 1970s "TV Dial" aesthetic, thin profile, and comfortable wearability, with owners appreciating its well-finished rectangular case featuring alternating polishing and brushing, and its sunburst dials with contrasting matte subdials. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement for its solid performance, instantaneous chronograph reset with good tactile feel, and quartz accuracy, all at an affordable price point. Some owners note the lack of a running second hand and that the date change is not instant, while one owner found the strap needed improvement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Brew Retrograph highly for its distinctive design and excellent value, particularly praising its comfortable wearability and the satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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