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Christopher Ward C63 ValourvsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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C63 Valour
Christopher WardC63 Valour
MSRP $1,105
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Valour40mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
C63 Valour40h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
C63 Valour150m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
C63 Valour$1,105
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Thickness
11.55mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.8mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Engraved
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,105
$665

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C63 Valour

The Christopher Ward C63 Valour is praised for its beautiful, deep dial with 3D applied markers and indices, its great look, and its symmetry, with some calling it one of the best-looking and most affordable chronographs available. Reviewers note its Light-catcher case with flowing curves and contrasting brushed and polished finishes, and a matte black dial with applied numerals and sub-dials featuring differently colored hands. The watch is powered by a thermocompensated, chronometer-certified quartz movement, specifically the ETA G10.212 AD, which Christopher Ward claims offers accuracy of +/- 10 seconds per year, though some users question this, citing ETA's stated accuracy of +/- 73 seconds per year. Owners are split on the use of a quartz movement in a watch at this price point, with some preferring mechanical movements, while others defend quartz for its reliability, thinner profile, accuracy, and lower service costs.

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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