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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander RocksvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Rocks
MSRP $1,405
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
What people say

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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks

The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks is praised for its exceptional wearability and versatile design, with its 36mm case noted as fitting well on smaller wrists. Owners highlight the unique gloss dial and refined indices as particularly special, contributing to a quality that exceeds its price point. One owner reported the crown movement was less smooth than higher-end options, and the Sellita SW200 movement's rotor can be a bit loud. The Consort bracelet is noted as lighter and more conforming than the Bader, though some prefer the Bader for robustness. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks highly for its comfortable wearability and refined dial aesthetics at its price.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Rocks42.87mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Rocks38h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Rocks150m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Rocks$1,405
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42.87mm
40mm
Thickness
11.05mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42.87mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Yellow
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,405
$1,083
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