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

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C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Automatic
MSRP $1,430
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
ETA 2824-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
65h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,430
$2,458

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic for its excellent finishing, on-the-fly micro-adjust bracelet, and GADA versatility, with some calling it their best offering and a bargain. However, the lume is consistently criticized as weak, particularly for its price point. Some owners find the dial's multiple color pops distracting, and one notes the brand's poor aftermarket value retention. On balance, owners rate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Automatic highly for its build quality and versatility at the price.

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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