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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMTvsIslander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

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C63 Sealander Extreme GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander Extreme GMT
MSRP $2,075
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
IslanderIslander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
MSRP $395

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT40mm
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT56h
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT150m
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
MSRP
C63 Sealander Extreme GMT$2,075
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
12.05mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL / GL
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 2070
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,075
$395

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT

The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT is widely praised as a competent and comfortable tool watch offering excellent value. Reviewers consistently highlight its impressive Globolight lume, providing excellent legibility, and its well-proportioned 41mm brushed steel case. The Sellita SW330-2 movement is noted as reliable, though its standard accuracy is stated as ±20 seconds per day, and its GMT functionality is considered less advanced than some alternatives. One owner notes the green dial can be an acquired taste, and hands and markers are considered less refined than those on significantly more expensive watches. The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT is priced attractively at €1,895 on bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Extreme GMT for its rugged, travel-ready design and impressive lume at its price point.

Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

The Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 is lauded for its appealing color and 38mm size, with owners calling it a keeper. Reviewers and owners alike praise its impressive specifications for the price and good finishing. However, some owners express a desire for a date complication, and one owner found the 38mm size too small, despite preferring smaller watches. The bezel is noted to be mineral crystal, not sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 highly for its value and wearability, with the primary praise centering on its color and compact dimensions.

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