Side by side

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsCitizen Series 8 890

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
Series 8 890
CitizenSeries 8 890
MSRP $1,395

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
Series 8 89042.6mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
Series 8 89042h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
Series 8 890200m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
Series 8 890$1,395

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
42.6mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Grey
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330
9051
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$1,395

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT vs Citizen Series 8 890 gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT

The Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT is praised for its comfortable wearability, with reviewers noting its slim profile, short lugs, and 39mm case size, while others prefer the proportions of the 36mm version. The watch features a Light-catcher case with alternating brushed and polished surfaces, and the Bader bracelet is highlighted for its build quality and comfort at its price point. Some owners find the gloss white dial's text and indices small, and the orange accents can appear yellow. The Sellita SW330-2 movement provides caller GMT functionality and a 56-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT for its comfortable wearability and solid bracelet construction at its price.

Citizen Series 8 890

The Citizen Series 8 890 is praised for its robust build, 200 meters of water resistance without a screw-down crown, and excellent case finishing for its price. Reviewers note the smooth action of its internal bezel, though one suggests the knurling could be more pronounced for better grip. It utilizes the caliber 9051 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve, which often performs better than Citizen's stated -10/+20 seconds per day. The watch's design is noted as borrowing from popular luxury sports watches, and its lug-to-lug measurement can make it wear large. Overall, reviewers find the Citizen Series 8 890 a compelling and robust sports watch, particularly for its finishing and water resistance capabilities.

From video reviewers

Advanced finishing techniques on the 42.6mm octagonal silver-tone stainless steel case showcase durability and elegance. The watch's textured blue dial may not appeal to everyone's taste. Reviewers disagree on whether the Citizen Series 8 890's movement (Caliber 9051) is a strong point due to differing comparisons (Grand Seiko vs. AP Royal Oak).

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.