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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander AutomaticvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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C63 Sealander Automatic
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Automatic
MSRP $1,430
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Automatic36mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Automatic65h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Automatic150m
Beacon50m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Automatic$1,430
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
10.6mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
41mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW 200-2
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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