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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander RocksvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Rocks
MSRP $1,350
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Rocks40mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Rocks38h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Rocks150m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Rocks$1,350
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.05mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.87mm
47mm
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
ETA 2824-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$2,458

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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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