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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial is widely praised for its beautiful, deep urushi lacquer dial, with reviewers noting its remarkable depth and soft sheen. Owners are captivated by the craftsmanship and appearance, with one calling it a grail watch. The dial's color palette is inspired by traditional crafts, making them accessible at a price point around $1,650. However, some owners find the watch substantial in thickness and case size, with one noting it wears taller than divers. A reviewer also found triple-retrograde dials too busy, and one owner observed faint scratches from polishing and pores on the white logo and Roman numerals under bright light. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its accessible traditional craft dial and unique aesthetic.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,750

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40.2mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Seiko 6R54
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$1,750
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