Christopher Ward has introduced the C63 Sealander True GMT, its first flyer-style GMT watch powered by an in-house CW-002 caliber. Developed over three years, the movement offers a 120-hour power reserve and COSC certification. The watch is available in two dial variants starting at £2,895 on a rubber strap.
Christopher Ward, described as one of the most active watch brands in affordable watches, has added the C63 Sealander True GMT to its collection. This marks the English brand's first flyer-style GMT, differing from typical designs like the Rolex GMT-Master by adopting a unique aesthetic closer to its Bel Canto models. Reviewer Jorg notes, 'Christopher Ward keeps adding to that already extensive collection almost weekly.' The watch features a 40.4mm stainless steel case, 14.15mm thick, 48mm lug-to-lug, 22mm lug spacing, and 100m water resistance, with a brushed finish and polished chamfers. It comes with a black dial with light blue accents or a silver dial with orange accents, the latter highlighted in the review. The dial includes a 24-hour GMT scale, sub-seconds at 6 o'clock, power reserve at 9 o'clock, date at 3 o'clock, and an arrow-shaped GMT hand. The in-house CW-002 caliber, visible through a sapphire caseback, runs at 28,800 vph with -4/+6 seconds per day accuracy. It integrates a GMT mechanism into an existing base, adding 23 parts, 16 newly designed. Finishing includes circular Côtes de Genève and a custom tungsten rotor. The watch wears comfortably despite its thickness, thanks to curved lugs and a box-shaped sapphire crystal. It is offered on a three-row Bader bracelet or curved-end rubber strap, both tapering to 16mm, with a deployant buckle featuring toolless micro-adjustment. Prices are £2,895 / €3,775 / US$3,995 on rubber and £2,995 / €3,905 / US$4,135 on bracelet. Reader comments are mixed: some praise the movement and design as 'gorgeous' and innovative, while others criticize the busy dial and sunken date window as a 'mess' or 'catastrophe.' The reviewer appreciates the technical achievement but questions the modern design over a classic GMT look.