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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH
MSRP $3,800

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH44mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH66h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH30m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH$3,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
44mm
Thickness
14.15mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
51.8mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Applied indexes
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
CW-002
L688.5
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
66h
Jewels
33
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds
Hours, minutes, small seconds at 9 o'clock and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,135
$3,800

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH for its classic styling and excellent fit and finish. The dial is described as mesmerizing and legible, balancing class and complexity, contributing to comfortable wearability. One owner finds the column wheel chronograph and moon phase complication a good value around $2k, though notes the case finishing can appear homogenous and the chronograph hour counter sometimes does not reset perfectly. A specific variant's 3 bar water resistance is noted as a limitation, restricting it to less demanding environments. One owner identified the movement as a Valjoux 7751. Overall, owners rate the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONOGRAPH highly for its attractive dial and value proposition, despite minor finishing and water resistance caveats.

From video reviewers

The polished steel case finishing and the elegant dial with Roman numerals and complications are praised. The bracelet's perceived lack of solid links and the overall high polish of the case were noted as potential drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the value proposition compared to other chronographs in the market.

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