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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander RocksvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Rocks
MSRP $1,350
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Rocks40mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Rocks38h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Rocks150m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Rocks$1,350
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
11.05mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.87mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Yellow
Gold
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
TMI VD78A
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$405

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks for its excellent wearability, comfort, and build quality for the price, with many highlighting its refined dial and versatile design. The 36mm case is noted as wearing well on smaller wrists, and the robust bracelet offers on-the-fly adjustment. Some owners find the branding prominent or the dial too white, and one owner experienced difficulty adjusting the time on their 36mm model. The Sellita SW200-1 movement provides a 38-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks highly for its exceptional wearability and refined dial at its price point.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing and unique stone dial options are strong points. The 36mm case size is a shared feature. Reviewers questioned its value proposition against other watches under $1,000.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

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