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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsGrand Seiko SBGM245

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
SBGM245
Grand SeikoSBGM245
MSRP $6,100

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
SBGM24540.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
SBGM24572h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
SBGM245200m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
SBGM245$6,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
46.68mm
40.5mm
Thickness
12.45mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
48.6mm
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
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
9S66
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$6,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGM245

Owners widely appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its blend of sport and luxury, with one enthusiast highlighting its superior workmanship over quartz movements. However, opinions on its size vary, as one owner found the SBGM245 too large, preferring the comfort of a different variant. Overall, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGM245 for its refined craftsmanship, though its wearability is a point of personal preference.

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