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.

TYPE 3X

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 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
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