Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsLongines Conquest

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT at true scale

C63 Sealander GMT

Longines Conquest at true scale

Conquest

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.5mm

lowest

49.1mm

Thickness

11.3mm

10.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

150m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

56h

72h

highest

MSRP

$1,675

lowest

$2,400

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Longines L888

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11.3mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
49.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
n/a
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Display
Screw-down and transparent with sapphire crystal case back

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Both sides
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Indices
n/a
Applied indexes
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Longines L888
Beat Rate
4 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$2,400
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT's comfortable wearability, with reviewers noting the slim profile and clean finishing on the Light-catcher case featuring alternating brushed and polished surfaces. Some owners find the gloss white dial's text and indices small, and the orange accents can appear more yellow than desired. The Sellita SW330-2 movement provides caller GMT functionality. On balance, reviewers and owners appreciate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT for its comfortable wearability and case finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch is praised for its value proposition against higher-priced competitors. The bracelet lacked refinement compared to Swiss counterparts.

Longines Conquest

Owners widely praise the Longines CONQUEST for its clean design, versatility, and value, with many highlighting its excellent finishing and smooth winding action. Some owners note the polished surfaces can be prone to scratches, and the bracelet's lack of micro-adjustment is a recurring point of discussion. One owner reported accuracy of -2 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Longines CONQUEST a highly versatile and well-finished sports watch offering significant value.

From video reviewers

The dial's eye-catching sunray finish and elegant design are consistently praised. The bracelet's refinement and perceived lack of quality are noted as a weakness. Reviewers disagree on the bracelet's quality, with one comparing it favorably to a Tudor Jubilee while another found it lacking.