Introducing: Christopher Ward Overhauls The Sealander Line With Design Refinements And Upgrades

Still, the GMT appears better balanced, more sporty, and robust with improved wearability thanks to the slimmer case size and bracelet upgrades. The new 42mm size option might seem to buck the trend toward smaller watches, but there’s clearly demand from some customers, and we saw Tudor lead the charge with the 43 mm-sized Black Bay 68 last year. 

Following the launches of the C63 Extreme GMT in 2025 and the more recent C63 True GMT with a jumping hour ‘flyer’ GMT movement, Christopher Ward now has most of the GMT travel watch category well covered with options across the spectrum of price and function. For the Automatic, the combination of losing the crown guards, refining the case and dial, adding a polished bezel, and upgrading the movement might just mark an even more significant step-up in value for the model, particularly when paired with the new tool-free sizing convenience of the iLink bracelet.

These new Sealanders aren’t revolutionary, but they do demonstrate Christopher Ward’s continued ability to disrupt the Swiss watch industry with upgrades and improvements to quality, finish, design, and practicality, without upending the outsized value-for-money proposition its watches offer.