Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Bronze Diving WatchvsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

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Measurements
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SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Bronze Diving Watch

C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.7mm
Thickness
12.5mm
12.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
200m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
38h
MSRP
$199
lowest
$1,695
Movement
Miyota 8215
Sellita SW200-1
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Bronze Diving Watch for its value, with one owner finding incredible worth at $69, highlighting the dial and strap feel. The fully brushed bronze case is noted as nicely done, and the crown action is described as very good with excellent grip. However, multiple owners flag the bezel action as problematic, with one stating it has significant play and is difficult to set, and another calling it exceptionally bad. The original straps are also considered excessively thick by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Boderry SEATURTLE.OCEAN - Automatic Bronze Diving Watch highly for its value and case finishing, despite consistent criticism of the bezel action.
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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