Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsSpinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC at true scale

C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss at true scale

Tesei Bronze Swiss

Diameter

41mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.7mm

lowest

52mm

Thickness

12.4mm

lowest

16mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$1,695

$850

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
43mm
Thickness
12.45mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
52mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Display
n/a

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$850
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC for its comfortable bracelet with excellent micro-adjustment and durable case and bezel. The watch's smooth winding action is also a highlight, and one owner considers its case superior to a Tudor's. However, one owner reported disappointing accuracy from the Sellita SW330-2 movement, running at +17 seconds per day, and another found the rubber strap lacked refinement and noted a potential design mismatch with the date window and logo. On balance, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC highly for its wearability and build quality, despite some concerns regarding movement accuracy and strap refinement.

Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss for its intricate detail and solid specifications for the price, with one owner highlighting the Sellita SW200 movement and ceramic bezel. However, some owners find the watch to feel light, with a bracelet that resembles aluminum and a dial that appears plastic-like, contributing to a cheap overall feel. Other community members note that while Spinnaker watches are generally well-built, their finishing is basic, and bracelets are considered less refined than those from some Chinese brands, with one owner criticizing the dial for too many numerals and an overly busy design. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Tesei Bronze Swiss positively for its detailed dial and value, though some express a desire for a smaller case size and find the overall finishing to be basic.

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