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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsIslander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
IslanderIslander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
MSRP $395

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
150m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW330
Miyota 2070
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$395

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What people say

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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.

Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

The Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 is lauded for its appealing color and 38mm size, with owners calling it a keeper. Reviewers and owners alike praise its impressive specifications for the price and good finishing. However, some owners express a desire for a date complication, and one owner found the 38mm size too small, despite preferring smaller watches. The bezel is noted to be mineral crystal, not sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 highly for its value and wearability, with the primary praise centering on its color and compact dimensions.

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