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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
46.68mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.45mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
46mm
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
Black
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
SII NH34
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
$399

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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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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