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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsMonta Skyquest

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
Skyquest
MontaSkyquest
MSRP $2,435

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Skyquest40.7mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Skyquest40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
Skyquest305m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
Skyquest$2,435

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
46.68mm
40.7mm
Thickness
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
47.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
305m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Monta M-23
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
$2,435

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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.

Monta Skyquest

Owners widely praise the Monta Skyquest's build quality and bracelet finishing, with one owner noting its superior articulation and another calling it outstanding for the price. Reviewers highlight its wearability, sporty yet dressy aesthetic, bold aluminum bezel, and bright lume, powered by a Sellita SW330 movement. Some owners find the bezel numeral style polarizing, the GMT hand kinked, and the bezel rotation stiff with silent clicks. The clasp is described as a tight fit and long by some, and the watch wears larger than expected, though its low weight and slim side profile are noted positives. Accuracy for the SW330 movement is considered good by some, with 300m WR and a slim case profile also cited. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Monta Skyquest highly for its exceptional bracelet finishing and versatile design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Monta Skyquest GMT features an excellent bracelet, praised by multiple reviewers for its high quality and smooth action. A notable trade-off is the lume brightness, which could be improved. Reviewers disagree on whether the watch's price justifies its cost, with some considering it one of the most expensive GMTs under $3,000 and others viewing it as a strong contender in the under $3000 GMT market.

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