Which is cheaper, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks is the cheaper of the two at $1,350, against $1,499 for the Astor + Banks AB1405 — a $149 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks?

The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks is rated to 150m versus 50m for the Astor + Banks AB1405.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Astor + Banks AB1405 or the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks.

What movement does the Astor + Banks AB1405 run compared to the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks?

The Astor + Banks AB1405 runs a manual caliber (Manual Swiss), while the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks runs a automatic (SW200-1).

Side by side

Astor + Banks AB1405vsChristopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Astor + Banks AB1405

mechanical-ab14

MSRP $1,499

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks

C63-36A3H1-S00A0-B0

MSRP $1,350

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

AB140542mm

C63 Sealander Rocks40mm

Power Reserve

AB140540h

C63 Sealander Rocks38h

Water Resistance

AB140550m

C63 Sealander Rocks150m

MSRP

AB1405$1,499

C63 Sealander Rocks$1,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Yellow

Lume

None

SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Manual Swiss

SW200-1

Type

Manual

Automatic

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

4 vph

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,499

$1,350

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