Christopher Ward C63 Sealander GMT 39mm

It's going to be a challenge to review this watch without sounding like a marketing guy, but I’ll give it a shot. In short, the watch is great.

The style is obviously inspired and CW doesn’t try to hide it, instead, they created their own interpretation of a fixed bezel GMT and I’m glad they did. I’m a big fan of the Rolex Explorer 2 but it's out of budget, current version is too large and the older version is…old…and out of budget. The CW has a modern build, great size, and great price.

The build quality is excellent and the design of the case is something you don’t see every day. In case you are not familiar with the “light catcher” case, as they call it, it has a more intricate shape than most watches in this price range with a mix of polish and brushed finishes.

The ends of the case have nice curvature making it wear even smaller than the size might suggest. The bracelet is solid and has a quick release and on-the-fly micro-adjustment. The one thing I dislike is the use of a pin and collar system on the links as they are very stubborn to get out.

The movement is also a choice I like but some people might not because it's an “office” type of GMT meaning that you don’t get the quick set on the local hour hand. Instead, you get it on the GMT hand. However, because of this, you get a quick set date and personally I prefer this configuration. Just be aware in case you need a “true” GMT.