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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsanOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
Model 1 (Group Buy)
anOrdainModel 1 (Group Buy)
MSRP $1,905

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
Model 1 (Group Buy)38mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
Model 1 (Group Buy)42h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
Model 1 (Group Buy)50m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
Model 1 (Group Buy)$1,905

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
48mm
38mm
Thickness
14.15mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Hodinkee Sunburst
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-002
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
42h
Jewels
33
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,135
$1,905

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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.

anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy)

Owners widely praise the anOrdain Model 1 (Group Buy) for its exceptional vitreous enamel dial, custom typography, and elegant, handmade aesthetic. The dial's deep colors and light-reflecting properties are frequently highlighted as a standout feature, with crisp printing and legible layouts. One owner notes the case finishing is basic but well-executed with a high-polish finish and defined lugs. The watch is considered worth the wait and looks better in person, becoming a daily wearer for some. However, long wait times from deposit to delivery, sometimes nearly two years, are a significant drawback. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is standard with a 38-hour power reserve, and one reviewer wished the 12.3mm case was slimmer. Another owner found the case plain and the buckle thin, while also noting white hands could crowd dial numbers on a GMT variant. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting good timekeeping and another noting the watch is keeping good time.

From video reviewers

The enamel dial is a standout feature. Legibility issues were addressed by reluming the hands.

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