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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
46.68mm
42mm
Thickness
12.45mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$199

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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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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