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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsNodus Contrail GMT

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
Contrail GMT
NodusContrail GMT
MSRP $900

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
Contrail GMT40.5mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
Contrail GMT42h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
Contrail GMT200m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
Contrail GMT$900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
48mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.15mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
CW-002
Miyota 9075 GMT
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
42h
Jewels
33
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,135
$900

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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.

Nodus Contrail GMT

The Nodus Contrail GMT is praised for its excellent case and bracelet quality, impressive finishing that suggests a much higher price point, and brilliant proportions, making it a well-executed flier-style GMT. Owners and reviewers highlight its slender 40.5mm case, comfortable flat-link bracelet, and 200 meters of water resistance. The Miyota Caliber 9075 movement is noted, with one source reporting accuracy regulated to +/-8 seconds per day. Some find the red Contrail name on the dial and red numerals on the roulette disc difficult to read, and the small crown and large guards may be tedious for some. One user questioned the bidirectional bezel's lack of a 60-minute index despite the existing 24-hour scale. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Contrail GMT highly for its value and build quality at its price point.

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