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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer

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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT

The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT is praised for its comfortable wearability, with reviewers noting its slim profile, short lugs, and 39mm case size, while others prefer the proportions of the 36mm version. The watch features a Light-catcher case with alternating brushed and polished surfaces, and the Bader bracelet is highlighted for its build quality and comfort at its price point. Some owners find the gloss white dial's text and indices small, and the orange accents can appear yellow. The Sellita SW330-2 movement provides caller GMT functionality and a 56-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT for its comfortable wearability and solid bracelet construction at its price.

From video reviewers

The watch is praised for its value proposition against higher-priced competitors. The bracelet lacked refinement compared to Swiss counterparts.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer for its authentic pilot design, legible cathedral hands, and textured matte black dial, with the 36mm and 38mm case sizes noted as wearing well. The applied numerals with generous Super Luminova are a highlight, and one owner found the double AR-coated mineral crystal surprisingly scratch-free. However, the lume is not very bright or long-lasting, and the mechanical version requires about 60 crown turns to fully wind. Some owners find the rotating bezel's detents unremarkable, and the mineral crystal can scratch more easily than sapphire, though this is considered a minor drawback given the price. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer highly for its vintage appeal and quality build at the price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer38mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer80h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
Khaki Aviation Pilot Pioneer$1,095

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Hamilton H-10
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
80h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$1,095
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