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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$679

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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.

Vaer D5 Meridian Auto

Owners widely praise the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto for its classic aesthetic, comfortable 39mm size, and well-executed 120-click bezel with minimal back play. Reviewers highlight the anodized aluminum bezel insert, lyre lugs, sword hands, and gold accents on the blue sunburst dial as contributing to its old-school charm, making it a great companion for desk diving with comfortable strap options and quick-release spring bars. One owner specifically noted satisfaction with the 42mm variant's premium steel bracelet featuring a tool-less micro-adjust clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer D5 Meridian Auto highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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