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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander RocksvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze

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C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Rocks
MSRP $1,350
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze
MSRP $599

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Rocks40mm
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze35mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Rocks38h
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze41h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Rocks150m
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Rocks$1,350
OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze$599

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
40mm
35mm
Thickness
11.05mm
12.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.87mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Yellow
Brown
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
NH38
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$599

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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 90-002 Bronze

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze for its vintage military aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, noting the lug design allows it to fit well on wrists around 7 inches. The Seiko NH-35 movement is reported to be reliable, keeping time within +2 to +3 seconds per day. Some owners dislike the 18mm lug width and the PVD coating on the NATO strap hardware, which does not match the bronze case. Overall, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 Bronze highly for its vintage appeal and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The watch's bronze case finish is a notable strength, with reviewers highlighting its unique patina and subtle aging effect. A weakness is the lume brightness, which may be a drawback for those who prioritize nighttime readability. Reviewers agree on the watch's movement accuracy, citing the reliable and accurate Seiko NH38 caliber.

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