Benrus Watches TYPE 3XvsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Benrus Watches TYPE 3X at true scale

TYPE 3X

Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC at true scale

C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46.7mm

Thickness

12.5mm

12.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$2,950

$1,695

lowest

Movement

ETA 2893-2

Sellita SW200-1

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.68mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Carbon
Bronze
Finish
n/a
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Blue
Lume
Old Radium Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL Old Radium

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
Date, GMT
Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$1,695
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Benrus Watches TYPE 3X

Benrus Watches TYPE 3X owners and reviewers praise its classical styling and solid build quality, with the 42mm case noted to wear smaller due to minimal lugs. One owner finds the automatic watch comparable in cost to a basic Swatch and considers it proof of Benrus's substantial revival. The included Velcro strap is unappealing, but the rubber strap works well. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Benrus Watches TYPE 3X highly for its wearability and value.

Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC for its comfortable bracelet with excellent micro-adjustment and durable case and bezel. The watch's smooth winding action is also a highlight, and one owner considers its case superior to a Tudor's. However, one owner reported disappointing accuracy from the Sellita SW330-2 movement, running at +17 seconds per day, and another found the rubber strap lacked refinement and noted a potential design mismatch with the date window and logo. On balance, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC highly for its wearability and build quality, despite some concerns regarding movement accuracy and strap refinement.