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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsGlycine Combat Sub

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
Combat Sub
GlycineCombat Sub
MSRP $1,850

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Combat Sub36mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Combat Sub38h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
Combat Sub300m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
Combat Sub$1,850

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
46.68mm
36mm
Thickness
12.45mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW200
SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$1,850

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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.

Glycine Combat Sub

The Glycine Combat Sub is widely praised for its excellent value, thin case height (ranging from 10.4mm to 10.8mm), and comfortable wearability due to downward-curving lugs, with owners noting its quality and finishing punch well above its price point. Reviewers and owners consistently highlight its smooth bezel action, crisp font, and a unique aesthetic that avoids being a direct homage. However, criticisms include sub-par lume that is difficult to read in low light and an inconsistent power reserve, with some owners suggesting it may require servicing. Opinions are split on the 42mm size, with some finding it perfect and others preferring a smaller variant. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Glycine Combat Sub highly for its exceptional thinness and quality finishing at its price point.

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