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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMTvsTissot Ballade

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C63 Sealander Extreme GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Extreme GMT
MSRP $2,075
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT40mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT56h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT150m
Ballade100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT$2,075
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.05mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
SLN X1 BL / GL
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
80h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,075
$1,100

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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.

Tissot Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its excellent value, immaculate quality for the price, and attractive design, with many highlighting the mesmerizing dial and hobnail or fluted bezel. Reviewers and owners alike commend its comfortable 39mm proportions and slim case, noting the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement as a significant strength. Some owners find the included strap and clasp to be areas for potential improvement, and one owner noted disappointment with a quartz movement in a specific model. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Ballade a strong value proposition, excelling in design and movement certification at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Tissot Ballade's unique, intricately cut ribbed bezel design adds depth and character to the case. The watch's stunning finishing is a notable strength, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. A drawback is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a concern for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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