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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsCitizen Series 8 890

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
Series 8 890
CitizenSeries 8 890
MSRP $1,395

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
Series 8 89042.6mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
Series 8 89042h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
Series 8 890200m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
Series 8 890$1,395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
48mm
42.6mm
Thickness
14.15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-002
9051
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
42h
Jewels
33
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,135
$1,395

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Christopher Ward C63 True GMT

The Christopher Ward C63 True GMT is widely praised for its in-house CW-002 caliber, which offers a 120-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Owners find the 39mm case size comfortable, though some note it wears closer to 40-41mm. While the PVD hands provide good contrast and the lume is praised for readability, one owner felt the orange accent lacked pop and the gloss dial/text combo appeared cheap in certain lighting. One owner also noted a perceived slight difference in production quality compared to a sibling model's bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C63 True GMT highly for its impressive power reserve and COSC-certified movement at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is praised for its polished and curved surfaces. The watch uses a Sellita SW330-2 movement. Reviewers disagree on the case size, with one noting 40.5mm and another highlighting a 36mm option.

Citizen Series 8 890

The Citizen Series 8 890 is praised for its robust build, 200 meters of water resistance without a screw-down crown, and excellent case finishing for its price. Reviewers note the smooth action of its internal bezel, though one suggests the knurling could be more pronounced for better grip. It utilizes the caliber 9051 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve, which often performs better than Citizen's stated -10/+20 seconds per day. The watch's design is noted as borrowing from popular luxury sports watches, and its lug-to-lug measurement can make it wear large. Overall, reviewers find the Citizen Series 8 890 a compelling and robust sports watch, particularly for its finishing and water resistance capabilities.

From video reviewers

Advanced finishing techniques on the 42.6mm octagonal silver-tone stainless steel case showcase durability and elegance. The watch's textured blue dial may not appeal to everyone's taste. Reviewers disagree on whether the Citizen Series 8 890's movement (Caliber 9051) is a strong point due to differing comparisons (Grand Seiko vs. AP Royal Oak).

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