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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsFormex Stratos UTC

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
Stratos UTC
FormexStratos UTC
MSRP $4,663

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
Stratos UTC41mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
Stratos UTC42h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
Stratos UTC100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
Stratos UTC$4,663

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330
ETA 2892
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$4,663

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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.

Formex Stratos UTC

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Stratos UTC for its user-friendly flyer GMT complication, which utilizes pushers for time-zone adjustments, and its slim 11.8mm case. The watch is noted for its intricate, hand-finished case with a multi-layer construction and excellent finishing, along with a unique two-level case design. The Dubois-Depraz module on an ETA 2892 movement is a highlight, with accuracy figures ranging from +/- 5 to +/- 7 seconds per day. However, some find the dial busy with multiple typefaces and the overall design too complex or "plug ugly," with the price near €4000 considered high by some for a newer brand. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Stratos UTC highly for its innovative GMT functionality and excellent case finishing at its price point.

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