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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGM221

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
SBGM221
Grand SeikoSBGM221
MSRP $5,400

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
SBGM22139.5mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
SBGM22172h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
SBGM22130m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
SBGM221$5,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330
9S66
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$5,400

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGM221

Grand Seiko SBGM221 is widely praised for its exceptional dial finish, highly polished hands and indices, and elegant design. Owners consistently highlight the stunning craftsmanship, with specific mention of the up to 11 hand-polished facets on its rectangular markers. The reliable 9S66 movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve and true GMT functionality, tested beyond Chronometer specifications. Some enthusiasts desire a bidirectional 24-hour bezel, which the Grand Seiko SBGM221 lacks, and its 13.7mm thickness and 19mm lug width are noted as potential limitations. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGM221 highly for its exquisite finishing and elegant, comfortable design.

From video reviewers

The SBGM221 is praised for its value within the Grand Seiko lineup. The lug width is cited as a weakness.

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