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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsRolex Sky-Dweller

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
Sky-Dweller
RolexSky-Dweller
MSRP $17,750
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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.

Rolex Sky-Dweller

Owners widely praise the Rolex Sky-Dweller for its unique annual calendar and dual time zone complications, with many considering it a standout value within the Rolex lineup due to its complexity and rarity. Reviewers highlight its exceptionally good fit and finish, noting crisply defined dial markers and hands. The 42mm case size is a frequent point of discussion among owners, with some finding it wears smaller than expected and others deeming it too large or top-heavy for everyday wear, especially on smaller wrists. Availability is a significant issue, with certain configurations, like the green dial on Jubilee or stainless steel blue dial, being extremely difficult to obtain from authorized dealers, leading to high grey market prices. Opinions are split on the two-tone variant, with some viewing it as a beautiful jewelry piece and others preferring full steel for a more timeless look.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
Sky-Dweller42mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
Sky-Dweller72h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
Sky-Dweller100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
Sky-Dweller$17,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Thickness
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Yellow Rolesor
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Display
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Chromalight

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
9002
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
40
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
GMT, Annual Calendar, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$17,750
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