Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT

[Sunday Drive]

Evening all,

Does anyone have one of these? If you do, what do you think of it?

They look great - very similar to the Explorer II. As the bracelet clasp has an on the fly micro adjustment, I am tempted to add one to my growing collection.

[Bungleaio]

Yes I've had one for quite a few months, originally I bought it on the nylon strap but I picked up a leather one in their new year sale. Part of me wishes I'd bought it on the bracelet but I've got a few watches on a bracelet so this makes a nice difference.

The watch works as you'd expect, I don't know how accurate it is as I only really wear it at the weekend so I have to reset it each week.I do wear it abroad too which is why I wanted a GMT watch.

Overall I'm really happy with it and would gladly buy another CW watch in the future. Their box is really nice too.



Just noticed that they have updated it slightly, mine has the logo printed on the dial but it looks like they are now doing it with the logo as a raised metal thing.

Edited by Bungleaio on Sunday 25th February 21:37

[Alex Z]

Yep, it’s now an applied logo on the dial rather than printed on.

Not a GMT, but I’m very happy with my ordinary C63

[the-norseman]

That Sealander GMT is nice looking, The Explorer II white dial was a watch I overlooked for years until I saw the chap from high peak autos wearing one and thought actually I like the white and orange combo.

I just wish you could easily try on CW watches before buying, I bought my Tudor GMT blind without trying it on, I really wanted it, but 5 years down the line I'm thinking if I had of tried it on, I possibly wouldn't of bought it due to the size. I've noticed the clasp looks kinda big on the Sealander GMT.

Edited by the-norseman on Monday 26th February 06:37

[chuck_ster]

I have a CW watch, but I can't get one of these, double homage is too much. By all means ape the Exp2, but the name .Aquaterra/Sealander..just no hahaaha copy Rolex or copy Omega, but don't bastardise both!! Lol

[chuck_ster]

It is a nice looking watch though, and I like my bronze cased CW.

[Sunday Drive]

Bungleaio said:

Yes I've had one for quite a few months, originally I bought it on the nylon strap but I picked up a leather one in their new year sale. Part of me wishes I'd bought it on the bracelet but I've got a few watches on a bracelet so this makes a nice difference.

The watch works as you'd expect, I don't know how accurate it is as I only really wear it at the weekend so I have to reset it each week.I do wear it abroad too which is why I wanted a GMT watch.

Overall I'm really happy with it and would gladly buy another CW watch in the future. Their box is really nice too.



Just noticed that they have updated it slightly, mine has the logo printed on the dial but it looks like they are now doing it with the logo as a raised metal thing.

Edited by Bungleaio on Sunday 25th February 21:37

Great to hear such a a good review. Thank you. I look forward to receiving mine this week.

[Sunday Drive]

Well, it’s arrived…. Unsure if it’s a keeper or not.

On the fly clasp is very good.

[Barchettaman]

Sunday Drive said:

Well, it’s arrived…. Unsure if it’s a keeper or not.

On the fly clasp is very good.

Doesn’t CW have a 90-day, no-quibble return policy?

[the-norseman]

I keep looking at these and wondering if I try to offload my Tudor GMT to get one.

[Bungleaio]

Still very happy with mine, it still keeps perfect time (as much as any none csoc auto does).

I only wear it at weekends or travelling so it’s still in perfect shape too.

[gregd]

the-norseman said:

I keep looking at these and wondering if I try to offload my Tudor GMT to get one.

I'd keep the Tudor GMT over one of these

[Sunday Drive]

gregd said:

the-norseman said:

I keep looking at these and wondering if I try to offload my Tudor GMT to get one.

I'd keep the Tudor GMT over one of these

Me too. I returned it under the 90 day no quibble policy.

I’m going to buy a Seamaster instead.

[the-norseman]

I wear my Tudor GMT for travel, but its a big lump of a watch.

[Buffalo]

I have the black face (can I say that? ) version. It maybe doesn't look so much like a homage. I don't think of it as one either.

A very competent watch, great for me as I travel a lot and work on sites all the time yet the brushed steel of the bracelet has held up remarkably well. The quality of the bracelet itself I think is outstanding, better than most of the big names at the moment.

Perhaps my only criticism is lacks a bit of soul.