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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsHalios Universa II

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
Universa II100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
Blue
Gold
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$995

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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