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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGJ249

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C63 Sealander Extreme GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Extreme GMT
MSRP $2,075
SBGJ249
Grand SeikoSBGJ249
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT40mm
SBGJ24939.5mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT56h
SBGJ24955h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT150m
SBGJ24930m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT$2,075
SBGJ249$7,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.05mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Water Resistance
150m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 BL / GL
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
9S86
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
55h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,075
$7,700

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGJ249

Grand Seiko SBGJ249 owners and reviewers widely praise its spectacular beauty, particularly the stunning wave dial that shifts color and exhibits an incredible texture. The watch is noted for its perfect proportions and "out of this world" finishing on the case, hands, and hour indices. It is powered by the Hi-Beat Caliber 9S86, a true GMT movement operating at 36,000vph. Accuracy is reported at -3 to +5 seconds per day, with one owner noting +3 seconds per day. The watch is offered at $6,800, which is considered outstanding value. A drawback flagged is its 3 bar water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGJ249 highly for its exceptional dial finishing and overall beauty at its price point.

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