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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Automatic
MSRP $1,430
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
65h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
Day-date, Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,430
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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