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Astor + Banks ChronovsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
MSRP
Chrono$575
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diver
Diameter
44mm
46.68mm
Thickness
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL Old Radium

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
SW200
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,695

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC for its comfortable wearability, durable case and bezel, and smooth winding action, with one owner finding its case superior to a Tudor's. However, accuracy is a significant concern, with one owner reporting +17 seconds per day. The rubber strap is also noted as lacking refinement, and some suggest design tweaks for greater brand uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC highly for its wearability and case finishing, despite accuracy concerns with the Sellita SW330-2 movement.

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