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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsHELM Vanuatu

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
Vanuatu
HELMVanuatu
MSRP $285

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
Vanuatu42mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
Vanuatu40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
Vanuatu300m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
Vanuatu$285

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Thickness
11.5mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
50mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330
Seiko Instruments NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$285

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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.

HELM Vanuatu

Owners widely praise the HELM Vanuatu for its exceptional comfort, with the titanium bracelet frequently cited as "uber-comfortable" and the watch itself being less overbearing on the wrist than comparable dive watches. Reviewers note its great bezel action and overall quality, with one owner finding the purchase satisfactory despite a nearly two-year wait. On balance, owners rate the HELM Vanuatu highly for its wearability and solid build at the price.

From video reviewers

The case finishing is consistently praised. The bracelet is noted as having significant rattle.

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