Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC?

At MSRP the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC is the cheaper of the two at $1,695, against $5,300 for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a $3,605 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC?

The Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC wears larger at 46.68mm versus 42mm for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor — a 4.7mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC?

The Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor or the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC?

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC.

What movement does the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor run compared to the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor uses the BE-92AE and the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC uses the SW200.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude MB MeteorvsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

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MSRP $5,300

Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

C65-41ADC2-B0BB0-RB

MSRP $1,695

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude MB Meteor42mm

C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm

Power Reserve

Altitude MB Meteor40h

C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h

Water Resistance

Altitude MB Meteor100m

C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m

MSRP

Altitude MB Meteor$5,300

C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Lume

None

SLN X1 BL Old Radium

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

BE-92AE

SW200

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

4 vph

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Complications

None

Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$5,300

$1,695

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Bremont Altitude MB Meteor

The Bremont Altitude MB Meteor features a 42mm Grade 2 titanium case with black DLC finishing and a refined Trip-Tick construction. Reviewers note its slimmer profile and reduced lug-to-lug distance make it more wearable than previous MB models. The watch has a bi-directional Roto-Click inner bezel, a black dial with Felix the Cat imagery and bright yellow accents, and is powered by the automatic calibre BB14-AH with a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers highlight the Bremont Altitude MB Meteor's improved wearability and distinctive design elements.

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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.

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