Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

At MSRP the Praesidus Neptune 44 is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,415 for the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian — a $865 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 wears larger at 44mm versus 40mm for the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 is rated to 200m versus 150m for the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Praesidus Neptune 44?

The Praesidus Neptune 44 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian run compared to the Praesidus Neptune 44?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian uses the SW200-1 and the Praesidus Neptune 44 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C65 Dune AeolianvsPraesidus Neptune 44

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

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

C65-38C3H4-B00K0-VG

MSRP $1,415

Praesidus Neptune 44

neptune-44-brown

MSRP $550

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C65 Dune Aeolian40mm

Neptune 4444mm

Power Reserve

C65 Dune Aeolian38h

Neptune 4440h

Water Resistance

C65 Dune Aeolian150m

Neptune 44200m

MSRP

C65 Dune Aeolian$1,415

Neptune 44$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Brown

Patina

Indices

Roman numerals

Applied

Lume

SLN Light Old Radium BL Grade X1

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Miyota 9039

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,415

$550

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