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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsBoldr Expedition II

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
Expedition II
BoldrExpedition II
MSRP $699

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Expedition II41mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Expedition II38h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
Expedition II200m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
Expedition II$699

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Tool
Diameter
46.68mm
41mm
Thickness
12.45mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
I Eiger
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$699

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What people say

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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.

Boldr Expedition II

Owners widely praise the Boldr Expedition II for its tool watch utility, legible dials, and bead-blasted finish, with many finding its 41mm size ideal for daily wear and comfortable on various wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent value, well-executed details, and the functional design of its knurled crown. Some owners note the dial color can appear creamier than expected online, and one reviewer found the stock rubber strap to be a minor criticism. The Sellita SW200 movement and domed sapphire crystal are also noted as positive features. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Boldr Expedition II highly for its functional field watch design and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The Boldr Expedition II's solid construction and reliability are notable strengths. A weakness is the potential for dim lume brightness, as the entire dial is fully covered in lume but the reviewer's assessment implies it might be inadequate.

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