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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsDan Henry 1962

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
1962
Dan Henry1962
MSRP $280
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Dan Henry 1962

Owners widely praise the Dan Henry 1962 for its legibility and attractive panda dial, noting its value under $300. However, some find its quartz chronograph functionality limited. One owner reports strap fitting difficulties due to tight tolerances and poor lume that fades quickly, with glowing sub-dial hands hindering legibility. Another owner describes black hands on black sub-dials as an issue for visibility. On balance, owners rate the Dan Henry 1962 highly for its attractive panda dial and value, despite some concerns about its quartz chronograph functionality and legibility.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
196239mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
196240h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
1962
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
1962$280

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
48mm
39mm
Thickness
14.15mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
45.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-002
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
33
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,135
$280
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