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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGA211

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
SBGA211
Grand SeikoSBGA211
MSRP $6,900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
SBGA21141mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
SBGA21172h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
SBGA211100m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
SBGA211$6,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
48mm
41mm
Thickness
14.15mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-002
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
72h
Jewels
33
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,135
$6,900

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA211

Grand Seiko SBGA211 owners and reviewers widely praise its exceptional finishing, particularly the Zaratsu polishing, and its mesmerizing, textured dial. The Spring Drive movement is consistently highlighted as a technical masterpiece, offering quartz-like accuracy of +/- 1 second per day and a smooth seconds sweep. Its lightweight titanium construction and 41mm case size contribute to a comfortable and wearable design. However, some owners find the dial texture less captivating in person than in photos, and there are mixed opinions on the bracelet's adjustment system and perceived quality relative to the price. Some also note its thickness and lack of lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGA211 highly for its unique dial and superb finishing, making it a highly regarded icon.

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