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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

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Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its excellent fit and finish, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment, and a fresh design that some find stunning, particularly the blue ceramic bezel and white dial. The watch features a satisfyingly clicking ceramic bezel that is easy to operate and a vibrant dial with luminous hands and hour plots. One owner reports their 42mm model runs about +6 seconds per day, while others note that Breitling watches can sometimes lose time due to magnetization, which can be corrected under warranty. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its design and build quality at its 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.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
46.68mm
Thickness
12.56mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Jewels
0
26
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$1,695
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