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Breitling Superocean AutomaticvsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT

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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 GMT

The Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic, featuring a "Beach Sand" dial, box sapphire crystal, and a contrasting blue ceramic bezel. Owners and reviewers alike highlight its beautiful design, noting it appears even better in person than in press photos, with a highly polished sapphire bezel insert and warm ivory font that precisely matches the dial's lume pods. The 41mm case size is considered a positive downsize, and its 200m water resistance, combined with a lightweight and rugged build, makes it a versatile traveler. The date at 6 o'clock is noted for providing balance and elegance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT highly for its stunning vintage design and versatile, robust build.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Superocean Automatic42mm
C65 Aquitaine GMT46.68mm
Power Reserve
Superocean Automatic38h
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
Water Resistance
Superocean Automatic300m
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
MSRP
Superocean Automatic$5,700
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,935

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
42mm
46.68mm
Thickness
12.56mm
12.7mm
Lug Width
0mm
22mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Breitling Caliber 17
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,700
$1,935
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