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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMTvsNodus Obscura II

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C63 Sealander Extreme GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Extreme GMT
MSRP $2,075
Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650
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.

Nodus Obscura II

The Nodus Obscura II is widely praised for its novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for film photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, and its iridescent dial that resembles mother of pearl. Owners also highlight the top-notch bracelet with micro-adjustment and the accessible $650 price point. Some find the bezel concept a bit gimmicky. The watch features a 38mm steel case, a TMI NH38 movement, 100m water resistance, and a box sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II highly for its creative complication and iridescent dial at an accessible price.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT40mm
Obscura II38mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT56h
Obscura II41h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT150m
Obscura II100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT$2,075
Obscura II$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.05mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL / GL
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
TMI NH38
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,075
$650
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