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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Automatic
MSRP $1,430
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
10.6mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
L888.5
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
65h
72h
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,430
$2,350

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its faithful vintage design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic sizing, with many appreciating the "marble-like" patina on the cream dial. The watch is considered a strong value, offering great construction and a genuine alligator strap, with some owners finding it a versatile everyday or dress watch. Accuracy is generally reported as decent, and a slim movement contributes to its wearability. However, some owners note the 3-bar water resistance is limiting, and one owner found the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback made it wear tall and difficult to slip under a cuff. On balance, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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