Christopher Ward C63 Celest 36mm Automatic

Introduction

CW introduced the Sealander range in April 2021 to great acclaim. It was really missing a sports watch, and this fitted the bill perfectly. It was voted Christopher Ward Forum Watch of the Year 2021.

It features a polished lacquer dial – and was initially available in just black or white – and top-brushed, diamond-polished indices filled with Super-LumiNova® Grade X1 BL C1. The hand-set, modelled on those from the C60 Trident Pro 600, is also coated with lume, and the date window is at 6 o'clock.

Later iterations included a 39mm blue version as well as smaller 36mm versions and colours.

One of the latest releases has been the Celest based on the 36mm Sealander case. The C63 Celest is described as CW's dressiest Sealander yet – and the first CW watch outside the Moonphase Collection to boast a shimmering aventurine glass dial. It is a really lovely thing - it sparkles in the light, the photos do not do it any justice.

Warranty

This is a February 2024 watch, so the CW transferable movement warranty is valid to February 2029.

Strap options

It comes on a very lightly used CW consort bracelet complete with all links. Other options are:

• Exchange for a CW hybrid or CW vintage oak leather (discount of £100)

• Head only (discount of £140).

Condition

Very good condition - nothing of note to draw your attention to.

On the timegrapher it’s keeping great time at +7 seconds per day.

Offered with box, instruction manual, polishing cloth and warranty booklet and card.

Specifications

• Case size: 36mm

• Lug width: 20mm

• Height: 11.4mm

• Lug to lug: 42.87mm

• Waterproof: 150m

• Movement: Sellita SW200-1

Final Notes

• Note the first photo is a library shot and the rest of the photos that all show the actual watch and package.