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Christopher Ward C63 ValourvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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C63 Valour
Christopher WardC63 Valour
MSRP $1,050
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Valour45.8mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
C63 Valour40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
C63 Valour150m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
C63 Valour$1,050
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
45.8mm
40mm
Thickness
11.55mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Engraved
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
G10
9039
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
768 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Jewels
4
24
Complications
Chronograph, Moonphase
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$665

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C63 Valour

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C63 Valour for its beautiful, deep dial with 3D applied markers and symmetric chronograph design, with some calling it one of the best-looking and most affordable chronographs available. Reviewers note the 39mm wide, 11.55mm thick Light-catcher case with flowing curves and contrasting finishes. The watch is powered by a thermocompensated, chronometer-certified quartz ETA G10.212 AD movement, with ETA claiming ±10 seconds per year accuracy via PreciDrive technology. However, some owners question the use of a quartz movement in a watch of this caliber, though others defend it for reliability and thinner profiles, while also debating if its claimed accuracy meets High Accuracy Quartz (HAQ) standards. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Christopher Ward C63 Valour for its striking aesthetics and value, with the primary point of contention being its quartz movement.

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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