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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsVario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
Vario1945 A-11S Solar Quartz
MSRP $218
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.

Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz for its superb case finishing, legibility, and premium look, with its 40mm size proving comfortable for many wrists. Reviewers highlight its incredible value at $198, featuring a Miyota solar quartz movement and polished chamfers adding unexpected style. Some owners note the lume is poor and the 50-meter water resistance is limited, while others desire a big date complication not supported by the solar movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vario 1945 A-11S Solar Quartz highly for its excellent finishing and value proposition.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz50m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
1945 A-11S Solar Quartz$218

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330
Miyota 2070/2170
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$218

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