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Christopher Ward C65 Dune AeolianvsBoldr The Vogelkop

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C65 Dune Aeolian
Christopher WardC65 Dune Aeolian
MSRP $1,335
The Vogelkop
BoldrThe Vogelkop
MSRP $449

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Dune Aeolian43.6mm
The Vogelkop40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Dune Aeolian38h
The Vogelkop40h
Water Resistance
C65 Dune Aeolian150m
The Vogelkop200m
MSRP
C65 Dune Aeolian$1,335
The Vogelkop$449

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
43.6mm
40mm
Thickness
11.7mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.6mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Vogelkop Superb
Lume
SLN BL Grade X1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Seiko NH38A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,335
$449

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian is widely praised for its improved textured dials, offering depth and a departure from common finishes, with owners specifically noting the stunning sandy texture and wavy dial designs. Its 38mm case is consistently highlighted for its comfortable wearability and neat proportions, featuring satin-finished steel and a compact lug-to-lug. The watch is also recognized for its excellent value, solid finishing, and practical features like 150m water resistance and a screw-down crown. Some owners report impressive accuracy, with one noting a COSC-certified movement gained only 4 seconds in five days, while another states accuracy is rated up to 20 seconds per day. The bronze case variant develops a natural, characterful patina. A short 38-hour power reserve is noted as a drawback, and some find the grey dial blends too much with the case or that the logo is abstract.

Boldr The Vogelkop

The Musou Black dial is the standout feature, creating a unique and stealthy aesthetic. The watch offers 200m water resistance and a comfortable 40mm case size. Reviewers did not explicitly agree on any weaknesses.

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