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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGN027

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
SBGN027
Grand SeikoSBGN027
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
SBGN02739mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
SBGN02740h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
SBGN027200m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
SBGN027$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330
9F86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$3,700

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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 SBGN027

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGN027 for its exceptional Zaratsu polishing, compact 39mm size, and versatile monochrome aesthetic, noting its thin profile and suitability as a grab-and-go watch. The 9F quartz movement delivers highly accurate timekeeping, with one owner reporting +/- 10 seconds per year. However, some find the lume limited, the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, and the GMT hand can be easily mistaken for the minute hand. One owner reported a black index on the bezel disappearing after a couple of months. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGN027 highly for its premium finishing and accurate HAQ GMT movement in a wearable size.

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