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Astor + Banks ChronovsChristopher Ward C63 True GMT

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
C63 True GMT48mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
C63 True GMT120h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
C63 True GMT100m
MSRP
Chrono$575
C63 True GMT$4,135

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
44mm
48mm
Thickness
14.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL C1

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
CW-002
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
25
33
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$4,135

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Christopher Ward C63 True GMT

The Christopher Ward C63 True GMT is widely praised for its in-house CW-002 caliber, which offers a 120-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Owners find the 39mm case size comfortable, though some note it wears closer to 40-41mm. While the PVD hands provide good contrast and the lume is praised for readability, one owner felt the orange accent lacked pop and the gloss dial/text combo appeared cheap in certain lighting. One owner also noted a perceived slight difference in production quality compared to a sibling model's bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C63 True GMT highly for its impressive power reserve and COSC-certified movement at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is praised for its polished and curved surfaces. The watch uses a Sellita SW330-2 movement. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with one noting 40.5mm and another highlighting a 36mm option.

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