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Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMTvsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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C63 Sealander GMT
Christopher WardC63 Sealander GMT
MSRP $1,675
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C63 Sealander GMT42mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
C63 Sealander GMT56h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
C63 Sealander GMT150m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
C63 Sealander GMT$1,675
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished + Sandblasted
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330
L844.4
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,675
$5,200

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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