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Christopher Ward C63 True GMTvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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C63 True GMT
Christopher WardC63 True GMT
MSRP $4,135
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 True GMT48mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
C63 True GMT120h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
C63 True GMT100m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
C63 True GMT$4,135
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
48mm
36mm
Thickness
14.15mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy
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
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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