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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Pilot
Diameter
48mm
42mm
Thickness
14.15mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
CW-002
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
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
$199

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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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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