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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGJ249

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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.

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.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
SBGJ24939.5mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
SBGJ24955h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
SBGJ24930m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
SBGJ249$7,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Grand Seiko 9S86
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
55h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$7,700
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