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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGX261

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
SBGX261
Grand SeikoSBGX261
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
SBGX26137mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
SBGX26140h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
SBGX261100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
SBGX261$2,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
37mm
Thickness
11.5mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m
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
9F62
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
$2,700

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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 SBGX261

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko SBGX261 for its exceptional finishing, rivaling mechanical watches, and the high-precision, hand-assembled 9F quartz movement, noted for its accuracy within 10 seconds per year. The 37mm case size and versatile design are frequently highlighted as key strengths, making it a comfortable and stylish everyday watch. However, the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustments and taper is a recurring criticism, and one owner notes the second hand's inconsistent alignment with markers. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGX261 highly for its superb finishing and the technical prowess of its 9F quartz movement at its price point.

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