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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
11.5mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330
ETA 2824-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$2,458

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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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