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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsHalios Universa II

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
Universa II
HaliosUniversa II
MSRP $995

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Universa II38mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Universa II40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
Universa II100m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
Universa II$995

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46.68mm
38mm
Thickness
12.45mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (double-domed)
Dial Color
Blue
Gold
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$995

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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.

Halios Universa II

Owners widely praise the Halios Universa II for its applied indices, excellent finishing for the price, and comfortable 38mm dimensions. The integrated bracelet design with a satisfying micro-adjust clasp and case architecture are described as masterclasses. However, some find the bracelet clasp chunkier than the overall design, and the angular lug design is noted as not being for everyone. One owner reported unexpected pastel dial colors and a poor winding action. On balance, owners rate the Halios Universa II highly for its applied indices and excellent finishing at the price point.

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