Christopher Ward C63 Sealander short term Review

This is my Christopher Ward C63 Sealander short term Review. Only had the watch for less than a week but wanted to make a video asap as i've had a few subscribers asking :) Thanks everyone for the support on this new channel. Really enjoying doing these watch reviews and hoping to do many more! If anyone has a watch that they'd like me to review i'm more than happy to do so if you want to send it to me :)
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[@lukerendell]

Your videos have helped me decide that i’ll probably pull the trigger on this one (but probably next year once they start selling on the new single screw bracelets). I think you’ve done a great job of finding watches that not only fit your wrist well but also look great on you aesthetically, somehow the blockier wrist presence of the tudor and sinn seem to go better with your tattoos than the more rolex like slenderness of this c63, and i can totally see why it doesn’t have a place in your collection given the other similar watches. However it is also probably my favourite of all your watches! I think the dial is close to perfection, much cleaner overall than the trident, e.g I prefer the way the indices sit inbound of the minute track giving breathing space between them and the edge of the dial, rather than extending to the edge interrupting the minute track on the trident. So many great watches and no write or wrong answers!

[@arcadevampire]

Agree. Although similarish dial, i find it looks cleaner on c63 because its intended explorer look. Maybe it would be better to compare watches pound for pound, rather than by dial in isolation. The trident sits in dive watch category, thus if you are looking for a black dial diver, there are an infinite number of compelling watches. In the explorer-like category, fewer but more nuanced takes on the theme. Indeed no rights/wrongs, just another pov.

[@Time_and_time_again]

Thank you Luke and when you put it like that I can see what you mean about my choices! Also correct about the “no right, no wrong answers” statement. To be totally honest with you I keep changing my answers all the time and don’t know where I’m up to at the minute 😂 👍

[@yoyojamfactory2]

Oh, I pre-ordered one for Feb 2023, are they going with single screw bracelet with those?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

I agree with you my man, those 2 CW watches look very very similar. Keep up the great work 👍🏼

[@Time_and_time_again]

Thanks again mate 😊👍

[@arcadevampire]

Its a shame you didnt get on with it. I got the LE version, liked it so much so got it in black too. I was the other way round, in that I didnt like the colour accents (like the 39mm version). The simple black and white, like the explorer, is timeless. Loving it.

[@lukerendell]

Same here, looks really great in monochrome I think, glad they omitted the red

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

I'm new to this brand. I've been looking for a new watch for my 60th bday and was heading for a hamilton until I saw these. For me, these top the Hamiltons, in looks and spec and importantly fof me, size. I'm blessed with a lady like 6.5 wrist and the hamilton lugs would stick out too much and bug me. Even their 38 size. The main reason I haven't bought a decent new watch for many years, is the lack of smaller models....and the excessive price of the big names. So I'm quite excited to find CW doing a 36 at I price i can afford. Spec sounds great too. I'm wrestling with colour choice now. I can only afford one, so I want to get it right.

[@Time_and_time_again]

It’s a great choice! I always think you can’t go wrong with the black personally 🙏👍

[@marvean2519]

Great review! I'm completely debating between the sealander and the trider pro. Can't make up my mind.

[@Time_and_time_again]

Thanks! Yes it’s a really tough decision 👍

[@CriminOllyBlog]

Ah you’ve answered a question I had about whether the Sealander bracelet would fit the Trident. I have the yellow dial one and agree that the bracelet was an absolute bastard to size 😂

[@Time_and_time_again]

😊👍

[@TonezzUK]

Have you checked out the new consort bracelet? Butterfly clasp and many smaller links, it looks like it probably works better on the 36mm. That clasp is huge!

[@Time_and_time_again]

Yes mate, just got one! Sorry for the delayed reply!

[@ohheythatguy]

Great video! Tell me more about your jacket, I love it!

[@Time_and_time_again]

Thank you! If I remember rightly it’s just one I picked up from marks and spencers 😎👍

[@MyVideosWillCalmU]

I can see why you gravitate to towards the Sinn. One of my favourite brands. I have the EZM range the 556 range, and about to pick up U50 full Tegimented.

[@Time_and_time_again]

Yeah mate. That u50 looks fantastic too 🙏👍

[@soibiddulph8215]

Hello Alan great review and comparison. Could you advise if the sealander bracelet fits on the trident even though the endlinks would not reach the end of the lugs. Appreciate what you said regarding the overhang of the trident endlinks on the sealander but would be curious as to the reverse combination? TIA

[@Time_and_time_again]

Hi mate, I've actually let the sealander go now so can't really test that but I'd imagine it would work fine in reverse 🙏

[@pravine02]

Great review and comparaisons ! Definitely a great value watch 👍 I was looking for a casual everyday beater under 1000€, I'm hesitating a lot actually, and since you have them I hope you could help me make the best decision. Under 600€, Hamilton Khaki Field is what I was aiming for at the very beginning. Then I saw that C63 which seems to be an overall better watch for 250€ more (is it really 250€ more quality watch, idk) then I saw the Sinn 556A, for another 200€ more... I'm kinda stuck to be honest. Which one would you suggest over the 2 others, I get there's a x2 price gap but I feel like the Sinn, once a great value watch, is no longer that great deal because of the price increases it had, almost 25% is quite hard to digest frankly. Do you think it's justified? I'm more leaning towards the C63 aesthetically speaking, but my priority is quality. Which one, to you, seem to be the best value proposition and which one have the better built quality/feeling in your wrist? Thanks 🙏 Those 3 made my shortlist but if you have a better suggestion I'll gladly consider it !

[@Time_and_time_again]

Thanks! I have this dilemma all of the time as they all have strengths but if I could only choose one of them it would always be the sinn! The CW is definitely the best value and probably even looks the most aesthetically pleasing but there’s just a magic about the sinn that I can’t even explain! I know this isn’t really helpful but i would say that it would be a good idea to try all of them at some point in your journey 🙏👍

[@JohnConnor636]

Christopher Ward is great value.

[@MegaVector2011]

To be fair, they do have a bracelet resizing facility for an extra tenner when you order the watch from them which saves messing around.

[@Time_and_time_again]

Yes it’s a decent option for £10 👍

[@MegaVector2011]

@@Time_and_time_again They are very careful too. I paid the extra £10 for them to resize my C65 Dartmouth bracelet, it fits perfectly & no scratches at all. Well worth it I think.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

As much as I like the C63, I wish CW would offer an OP type case and a more domed crystal on this model. I’m light catcher cased out. The Tudor BB36 blue is one of my favourite. I ended up purchasing the ZENO ZEX (explorer)

[@Time_and_time_again]

Yes I’m starting to feel the same I think! An op type case on this would have been great and maybe a 3,6,9 layout even! 👍

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

@@Time_and_time_again agreed!

[@soibiddulph8215]

Hi mate, check out Traska watches for an OP case with domed sapphire. Hope this helps.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

@@soibiddulph8215Thanks, I’ll check it out

[@skrem23]

The new CW Trident bracelet has a single screw on one side, making things much easier to size.

[@Time_and_time_again]

Yeah! Really don't know why they didn't use it on this too 👍

[@checkmate9111]

Great review !! I would much rather have the larger clasp with those great adjustments rather than smaller and nothing. And pound for price this really takes it over the Black Bay - which I love. Also incredible looking crown & guards that the BB doesn’t have.

[@Time_and_time_again]

Thanks mate and yes that’s a good point about the large clasp benefits! 🙏👍

[@MrPINKFL0YD]

Both are nice but I love the Sinn!

[@Time_and_time_again]

I feel the same way 🙏👍

[@turnbasedtoddy7664]

Do you know what the lug to lug is including the male endlinks?

[@Time_and_time_again]

I don’t sorry! I’ve let it go now but if I get the chance to look at one again I will take those measurements 👍

[@devlsmurf467]

I also have the 36mm Sealander, awesome watch! It really bugs me that the clasp seems just as thick as the watch, for a watch this size it just feels awkward.

[@Time_and_time_again]

Yes I’m not sure why that size was necessary 🤷‍♂️👍

[@adamkidson4444]

I've just ordered this watch and I'm worried the clasp is gonna be overwhelming? Is it that bad ?

[@chefgav1]

@@adamkidson4444 are you new to watches?

[@adamkidson4444]

@@chefgav1 no why ?

[@devlsmurf467]

@@adamkidson4444 No, not THAT bad, I still wear it quite a bit. Just took a little getting used to.

[@steveb4012]

As has been said, shame but completely understand why it's going back, too similar to the Trident and the Black Bay 36 is doing the job as far as no dive bezel is concerned. Loving my 39mm C63 but nearly all my watches have numbers on the bezels and the C63 doesn't...the bracelet sounds a pain, I'll be sure to get CW to size it when I order one. The videos are coming along nicely. 👍

[@Time_and_time_again]

Thanks Steve! I actually had a 39mm sealander at one point and if my wrist was slightly bigger I may still have it. Was really excited about the 36mm release and ordered immediately but then I ordered the trident immediately after that. I should have chosen 2 different colours in hindsight 👍

[@steveb4012]

@@Time_and_time_again hindsight, wonderful thi g etc. I recall the early video and Watch Crunch post on your 36mm Sealander.

[@jacobschmitt7033]

Would love to see a lume shot!

[@Time_and_time_again]

Sorry for the late reply! Please add me on Facebook and I’ll send you a pic 🙏👍

[@christianbedoya7880]

Thank you for the review, I’m scared to try the trident incase I prefer it over the sealander. But I’ve been dead set on a 36mm watch for a while now.

[@benixmaximus]

I recently picked up both of them. The Trident in black 38mm and the Sealander in white 36mm. I have a 17cm wrist by the way. I love both of the watches and having them in black and white gives me a fresh feel when I switch between them. I don't think you can go wrong either way!

[@Time_and_time_again]

If you’re dead set on a 36mm CW watch then I would still recommend it! I think Ben has the right idea with the 2 different colours 😊👍

[@mariog7213]

Are you sure the sea lander has screws? I was sure the only bracelet with screws cw offered was on the new trident.

[@Time_and_time_again]

Yes Mario. The 39mm version didn’t have screws but this 36mm version definitely does 👍

[@kws4e]

Hey my friend. I'm a bit disappointed with the ammount of flex in the braclet of my C63 36mm. I wonder if the braclet of the C60 300 has the same ammount of flex or is it better due to only hacking one solid screw per link instead of that weird 2 screw system the C63 36mm braclet uses?

[@Time_and_time_again]

Hi mate, I don't have them both to hand now but as far as I recall they are the exact same bracelet with different end links and different screws 👍

[@edmunddantes4757]

I am not poking fun at you, I realise people have different skill sets with handling tools. However you must always have the exact driver for the job. It really is that black and white for me. Right tools for the job always. It may seem patronising but I have resized, pulled movements, changed Crystals. From 70 grand watches to £7 watches. I don't wanna come off like a preachy plum mate, but slow pace, breathing, and the right tools really help. Just my opinion and no shade on you.

[@Time_and_time_again]

Thank you mate and really appreciate the feedback! I can definitely relate to the fact that jobs are so much easier with the correct tools (as I've found over the years with general DIY) in this instance it would be the same. I still don't understand why they would choose double screws over a much more simple one screw approach but they must have there reasons! Thanks again 👍

[@cosmodoc]

I don’t know why you didn’t have the bracelet sized by CW prior to delivery?

[@Time_and_time_again]

If I’d known about the double sided pins I would have done that. I wrongly assumed it would be single sided screws like the trident 👍

[@adamkidson4444]

The CW clasp isn't longer though? The length of the clasp includes the inside of the clasp not just the outside and you can see in the video (8:14) the Tudor clasp is just as long if not longer. My Tudor has a long clasp on the inside which has exactly the same affect .

[@Time_and_time_again]

Thanks mate. I was referring to the outside in particular as that's the visible part and impacts the look on the wrist. It's pretty noticeable when looking at the watch in comparison to the bb36 👍

[@adamkidson4444]

@@Time_and_time_again yea definitely and so glad you discussed it as it made me think about it due to how it may wear with the clasp then I checked my bb58 and looked at your bb36 and noticed it will wear the same so bought a CW

[@larsadriancedenoandersen949]

I have a hard time deciding between bb36, sinn 556a and sarb33

[@Time_and_time_again]

Me too! I always, always choose the Sinn though 🙏👍

[@igorz.3972]

Me too ) Did you choose one?

[@1SaG]

My OCD is probably getting the better of me here, but I find myself wearing my 39mm C63 way less than all my other watches - all of which are divers. Thing is: My C63 picked up a slight scratch (more like a "mark", really .. practically invisible at a casual glance) very early on its steel bezel, making me realize that this type of design is probably a lot more susceptible to this sort of "damage". On a ceramic-equipped diver, this kind of stuff doesn't really happen and on aluminium-equipped ones it somehow just adds a bit of character to the watch - on that beautifully finished Lightcatcher case with a steel bezel however ... None of which is meant as a criticism of the watch - probably more of me and my weird tendency to want to keep things looking "perfect" .. :D

[@Time_and_time_again]

I’m pretty sure “weird tendencies” goes hand in hand with this kind of hobby! 😂 I’m exactly the same. Maybe you just got unlucky with the scratch but I see your point. I do tend to choose a diver most of the time but I still love this sealander 36mm as it gives me explorer vibes without the cost. I’m not sure I’d feel the same about the 39mm but that’s probably due to having a 6” wrist! Thanks for your comment mate 🙏👍

[@1SaG]

@@Time_and_time_again Only 6.75 here myself and I also would have gone for the 36mm .... if it had existed at the time when I bought. :) I was a bit surprised at how relatively large the 39mm appears to be. Not an issue with the watch itself, but with the style of watch, I reckon. The dial is quite a bit larger than on a 39mm diver, meaning this thing presents very differently despite the identical case-diameter(s).

[@buckethead84]

They should revise the model to exclude the crown guard and get another suitable crown

[@Time_and_time_again]

I quite like it as is 🙏👍

[@RossCorbett]

Did you keep the trident Pro or the Sealander? 😃

[@Time_and_time_again]

I kept neither in the end! (Long story) just taking a break from watches lol. The sealander was my preferred out of the 2 though 😊👍

[@SilverKeyMan]

@@Time_and_time_again I'm on the fence between the Sealander and the Trident, and I've probably watched this video a half-dozen times... It's good to see which your preference was... although I'm still stuck.

[@RossCorbett]

@@Time_and_time_againWhat was it that you preferred about the Sealander with them being so similar? I have the Trident but I cannot get the Sealander out of my head as I think the small dial suits that style better? I’m not sure about the Tridents bezel with such a small dial.

[@shakenpaik]

Is your black bay a 36 mm?

[@Time_and_time_again]

Yes! Sorry for the late reply 🙏👍

[@AlexanderWinship]

What’s your wrist size?

[@Time_and_time_again]

6.25” 👍

[@RossCorbett]

Out of interest, what is the green jacket you are wearing? 😃

[@Time_and_time_again]

I actually only picked it up the other day from Next! It was on sale and it was a bargain £25 so couldn’t leave it there! 😊👍

[@dbudden6264]

Ok so surely we need a Sinn Vs BB36 head to head?

[@Time_and_time_again]

That’s a good shout! I’ll get that sorted 😊👍

[@benixmaximus]

I own both the new trident and sealander also. I do prefer the trident however I picked up the sealander as a I wanted a classy looking white dial watch. I think it would be good if the sealander lost the date and had 3,6,9 numbers on the dial and get rid of the trident second hand to make it more distint from the trident. I still really like the sealander though as just having the white dial seperates it enough for me from my trident. It's dissappointing that CW didn't make the sealander and trident bracelet a perfect fit on each other. That said, I'd rather live with the 2mm hangover than pay $350 Australian dollars for a second bracelet.

[@Time_and_time_again]

Thanks for the comment Ben. I think you have the right idea with the 2 different colours actually, I think that may work better for me too when I think about it! 🙏👍

[@MUNRO13]

Wrist size?

[@Time_and_time_again]

36mm 🙏

[@stevestevens243]

Those male end links make it a no go right off the bat. Unfortunate, I otherwise love it.

[@Time_and_time_again]

I’d usually feel the same but at 36mm it actually helps give it a bit more presence 🙏👍

[@stevestevens243]

@@Time_and_time_again Good point. I wonder how it translates to the 38. I think the divers, aesthetically, can mask the endlinks, as well as minimize the clasp size. I wonder if CW has any plans to reinvent their bracelets? Hmmm

[@Time_and_time_again]

@@stevestevens243 definitely does the same thing for the trident pro 300 38mm yes! 👍

[@scottlauren3145]

Your camera simply would not focus. I just wanted to inform you.

[@Time_and_time_again]

Cheers