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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsVaer R1 Racing Chronograph

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
R1 Racing Chronograph
VaerR1 Racing Chronograph
MSRP $499

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
R1 Racing Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
R1 Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
R1 Racing Chronograph100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
R1 Racing Chronograph$499

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12.6mm
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
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Cream
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330
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
$499

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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 R1 Racing Chronograph

The Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph is widely praised for its beautiful cream dial, which some describe as champagne-like, and its luxurious case finishing for the price. Owners appreciate its well-proportioned design, pleasing dial with well-chosen font weights, and retro feel, with one noting it remains a favorite in their rotation and has easy band swapping. The watch features a 38mm cushion case, a Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, 100m water resistance, and American assembly. One owner noted the 42mm size wears small for a larger wrist, and the "ghost" crown position is mentioned. It includes two signed-buckle straps and a domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the Vaer R1 Racing Chronograph highly for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and value.

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