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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Thickness
11.5mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Titanium Legacy
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
60h
Jewels
25
36
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$5,230

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What people say

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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.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

Owners widely praise the Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts for its stunning fit and finish, excellent legibility, and a precise, grippy bezel, with one owner calling its bracelet the nicest they've ever owned. The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is described as a flawless beast with a WERK 17 column-wheel chronograph movement, featuring enhanced shock resistance and COSC adjustment, and is noted as a handsome tool watch with a beautiful dial and nice pusher action. However, the 42mm case of the B-42 wears larger than expected, and the Novonaut's 44mm case and chunky bracelet make it too large and heavy for many. The Fortis Titanium Legacy is a modern pilot's watch with a titanium case and bracelet, featuring a Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and three time zones. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Titanium Legacy for its robust tool watch design and advanced movement technology, despite some concerns about case size and bracelet adjustability.

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