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Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian
Finding alternatives to

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

Ref. C65-38A3H4-S00B0-B0

48 watches that match on case size, movement family, and price band. Sorted by how close the match is.

Case
43.6mm
Movement
Automatic
MSRP
$1,335
ComplicationsMoonphaseDay-date
The short answer

The closest alternative to the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian is the Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks ($1,405) — shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1) and Looks nearly identical. If price is the constraint, the Orient AK04 Field Sport Watch at $325 (vs $1,335 for the C65 Dune Aeolian) covers most of the same brief. From the independents, the Formex Essence Fortythree is the standout microbrand take — shared caliber (Sellita SW200-1) and Looks nearly identical. Stepping up, the Glycine Airman Purist ($2,750) is where the same idea goes with a bigger budget.

ColourwayPick a colourway to match a specific dial
48 matches
Microbrand picks· 12

Independent makers covering the same brief — usually with something the mainstream brands don't.

Formex Essence Fortythree
Formexmicro

Essence Fortythree

10 variantsEssence Fortythree
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,850MSRP
—Used
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Boldr Expedition II
Boldrmicro

Expedition II

7 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$699MSRP
—Used
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Halios Seaforth IV
Haliosmicro

Seaforth IV

3 variantsSeaforth
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$765MSRP
—Used
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Formex Essence FortyOne
Formexmicro

Essence FortyOne

6 variantsEssence FortyOne
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,890MSRP
—Used
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Formex Essence Leggera FortyThree
Formexmicro

Essence Leggera FortyThree

43mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,520MSRP
—Used
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Zelos Swordfish 3
Zelosmicro

Swordfish 3

40/42mm
28 variantsSwordfish
40/42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$399MSRP
—Used
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Chronotechna SeaQuest
Chronotechnamicro

SeaQuest

2 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,650MSRP
—Used
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Chronotechna SeaQuest Dive
Chronotechnamicro

SeaQuest Dive

3 variantsSeries
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,850MSRP
—Used
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Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 42 - 4521501C
Venezianicomicro

Nereide Tungsteno 42 - 4521501C

42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$950MSRP
—Used
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Vero Watch Company Open Water 41
Vero Watch Companymicro

Open Water 41

7 variantsSeries
40mm·Automatic·200m WR
$890MSRP
—Used
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Pinion Reaxis
Pinionmicro

Reaxis

5 variantsReaxis
42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,257MSRP
—Used
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RZE Endeavour
RZEmicro

Endeavour

2 variantsAutomatic Watches
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$599MSRP
—Used
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Mainstream picks· 12

Established brands covering the same brief at a comparable price — same case size, similar movement family. Often the deciding click for a new buyer.

Christopher Ward C63 Sealander Rocks
Christopher Ward
Sealander

C63 Sealander Rocks

3 variantsSealander
42.87mm·Automatic·150m WR
$1,405MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward The Twelve Midnight
Christopher Ward
Twelve

The Twelve Midnight

Ref. C12-38ADA1-MXII-RK
43.3mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,210MSRP
—Used
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Christopher Ward The Twelve 40 (Ti)
Christopher Ward
Twelve

The Twelve 40 (Ti)

5 variantsTwelve
44.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,775MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Combat Classic
Glycine

Combat Classic

4 variantsCombat Classic
43mm·Automatic
$1,550MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Combat Sub Sport
Glycine

Combat Sub Sport

8 variantsCombat Sub Sport
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,650MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Combat Sub Vintage
Glycine

Combat Sub Vintage

2 variantsCombat Sub Vintage
42mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,750MSRP
—Used
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Yema Urban Traveller
Yema

Urban Traveller

3 variantsUrban
39mm·Automatic·100m WR
$1,090MSRP
—Used
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Tissot Seastar 1000
Tissot

Seastar 1000

40/43mm
7 variantsSeastar 1000
40/43mm·Automatic·300m WR
$875MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

42.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$1,350MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

3 variantsProspex Sea
41.3mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,100MSRP
—Used
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Yema Diver
Yema

Diver

2 variantsDiver
39.5mm·Automatic·200m WR
$990MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch
Seiko

Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

42mm·Automatic·300m WR
$1,700MSRP
—Used
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Cheaper alternatives· 12

If the price is the only thing keeping you off this watch, these get you most of the way there for less.

Orient AK04 Field Sport Watch
Orient

AK04 Field Sport Watch

2 variantsAK04
42.4mm·Automatic·100m WR
$325MSRP
—Used
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Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)
Orient

SK Diver Retro (Revival)

3 variantsSK Diver
41.7mm·Automatic
$325MSRP
—Used
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Orient 75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B
Orient

75th Anniversary RA-AC0Q12L30B

39.9mm·Automatic·200m WR
$405MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea
Seiko

Prospex Sea

4 variantsProspex Sea
41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$595MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

41.7mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
—Used
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Damasko DC87 black - SI Control-Spring
Damaskomicro

DC87 black - SI Control-Spring

8 variantsSeries
43.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Seiko Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition
Seiko

Prospex Sea Save the Ocean Special Edition

43.8mm·Automatic·200m WR
$650MSRP
—Used
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Damasko DC96
Damaskomicro

DC96

3 variantsSeries
41mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Damasko DC87 - SI Control-Spring
Damaskomicro

DC87 - SI Control-Spring

12 variantsSeries
43.8mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Zenshin 60 Mechanical
Citizen

Zenshin 60 Mechanical

3 variantsZenshin
40.5mm·Automatic·100m WR
$581MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Tsuyosa 60
Citizen

Tsuyosa 60

3 variantsTsuyosa
40mm·Automatic
$431MSRP
—Used
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Citizen Tsuyosa Shore
Citizen

Tsuyosa Shore

2 variantsTsuyosa
40mm·Automatic·100m WR
$495MSRP
—Used
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Pricier alternatives· 12

Where the same idea goes when budget isn't the constraint — luxury upgrades and step-ups.

Glycine Airman Purist
Glycine

Airman Purist

Ref. GL0057
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,750MSRP
—Used
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Fortis Flieger F-41
Fortis

Flieger F-41

4 variantsRef. F-41
41mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
—Used
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Norqain Adventure Sport JP 42mm Midnight Blue
Norqain

Adventure Sport JP 42mm Midnight Blue

42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$3,471MSRP
—Used
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Fortis Flieger F-39
Fortis

Flieger F-39

4 variantsRef. F-39
39mm·Automatic·200m WR
$2,530MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Airman Contemporary GMT
Glycine

Airman Contemporary GMT

Ref. GL0156
44mm·Automatic·100m WR
$2,850MSRP
—Used
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DOXA SUB 300
DOXA

SUB 300

8 variantsSUB 300
42.5mm·Automatic·300m WR
$2,890MSRP
—Used
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Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer
Omega

Seamaster Aqua Terra 150M Co Axial Master Chronometer

30/34/38/41mm
23 variantsSeamaster Aqua Terra 150M
30/34/38/41mm·Automatic·150m WR
$6,700MSRP
—Used
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual
Rolex

Oyster Perpetual

28/31/34/36/41mm
10 variantsOyster Perpetual
28/31/34/36/41mm·Automatic·100m WR
$6,200MSRP
—Used
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding 43mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding 43mm

Ref. 15605SK.OO.A350CA.01
43mm·Automatic·100m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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Norqain NEVEREST Glacier JP 42mm
Norqain

NEVEREST Glacier JP 42mm

42mm·Automatic·100m WR
$5,436MSRP
—Used
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Glycine Airman SST GMT
Glycine

Airman SST GMT

3 variantsAirman SST GMT
43mm·Automatic·200m WR
$3,400MSRP
—Used
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Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm
Audemars Piguet

Royal Oak Offshore Diver 42mm

Ref. 15710ST.OO.A032CA.01
42mm·Automatic·300m WR
—MSRP
—Used
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