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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMTvsCitizen Series 8 890

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C63 Sealander Extreme GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Extreme GMT
MSRP $2,075
Series 8 890
CitizenSeries 8 890
MSRP $1,395

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT40mm
Series 8 89042.6mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT56h
Series 8 89042h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT150m
Series 8 890200m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT$2,075
Series 8 890$1,395

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42.6mm
Thickness
12.05mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
SLN X1 BL / GL
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
9051
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,075
$1,395

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT

The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT is widely praised as a competent and comfortable tool watch offering excellent value. Reviewers consistently highlight its impressive Globolight lume, providing excellent legibility, and its well-proportioned 41mm brushed steel case. The Sellita SW330-2 movement is noted as reliable, though its standard accuracy is stated as ±20 seconds per day, and its GMT functionality is considered less advanced than some alternatives. One owner notes the green dial can be an acquired taste, and hands and markers are considered less refined than those on significantly more expensive watches. The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT is priced attractively at €1,895 on bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT for its rugged, travel-ready design and impressive lume at its price point.

Citizen Series 8 890

The Citizen Series 8 890 is praised for its robust build, 200 meters of water resistance without a screw-down crown, and excellent case finishing for its price. Reviewers note the smooth action of its internal bezel, though one suggests the knurling could be more pronounced for better grip. It utilizes the caliber 9051 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve, which often performs better than Citizen's stated -10/+20 seconds per day. The watch's design is noted as borrowing from popular luxury sports watches, and its lug-to-lug measurement can make it wear large. Overall, reviewers find the Citizen Series 8 890 a compelling and robust sports watch, particularly for its finishing and water resistance capabilities.

From video reviewers

Advanced finishing techniques on the 42.6mm octagonal silver-tone stainless steel case showcase durability and elegance. The watch's textured blue dial may not appeal to everyone's taste. Reviewers disagree on whether the Citizen Series 8 890's movement (Caliber 9051) is a strong point due to differing comparisons (Grand Seiko vs. AP Royal Oak).

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