Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic 39vsIWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic

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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 Automatic 39 at true scale

C63 Sealander Automatic 39

IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic at true scale

Ingenieur Automatic

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

45.8mm

n/a

Thickness

11.3mm

10.7mm

lowest

Water Resistance

150m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

38h

120h

highest

MSRP

$798

lowest

$12,900

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

32111

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
11.25mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Finish
n/a
Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
32111
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
120h
Jewels
26
21
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$798
$12,900
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Reviews

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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic 39

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic 39 for its excellent finishing and attractive appearance. The on-the-fly micro-adjust bracelet is frequently cited as a standout feature, with one owner calling it the best they have encountered. Wearability is generally considered a strong point, with the 39mm case size seen as a sweet spot for wrists around 8 inches, though one owner felt the 36mm version offered a better fit on their 18.5cm wrist. The movement is a Sellita SW200-1 automatic, and the watch has 150m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic 39 highly for its finishing and the quality of its bracelet.

IWC Schaffhausen Ingenieur Automatic

The IWC Schaffhausen Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic is widely praised for its refined Gerald Genta design, excellent case finishing, and comfortable 40mm wearability, with reviewers and owners highlighting its sophisticated proportions and shimmering dial pattern. Some owners cite an elevated price and a lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet, while one reviewer notes its anti-magnetism relies on a soft iron core. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328901 Ingenieur Automatic highly for its faithful yet sophisticated reissue of the Genta design with enhanced ergonomics and finishing.