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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $625

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
Presage Cocktail Time$625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
48mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.15mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-002
4R34
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
41h
Jewels
33
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,135
$625

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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.

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time owners widely praise its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. One owner highlights the green Mockingbird variant's fantastic dial, index, and hand combination, along with a great crown. However, some owners criticize legibility issues due to dial markers and hands disappearing into the sunburst pattern, and find the stock straps and bracelets too short with limited micro-adjustments. One owner also describes the case as big, round, and somewhat boring. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually striking dials and perceived value, despite some concerns regarding legibility and bracelet fit.

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