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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsSchofield Obscura

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
Obscura200m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Sport
Diameter
48mm
44mm
Thickness
14.15mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
52.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Dark Grey
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-002
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
120h
57h
Jewels
33
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date, Small seconds
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$4,135
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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