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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
48mm
40mm
Thickness
14.15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-002
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
$1,083

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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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

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