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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
42mm
34mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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