Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsSquale Master

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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

Squale Master at true scale

Master

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.7mm

n/a

Thickness

12.4mm

lowest

15.5mm

Water Resistance

200m

1200m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$1,695

lowest

$2,785

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12.45mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
Titanium
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Water Resistance
200m
1200m
Caseback
Display
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$2,785
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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.

Squale Master

Owners widely praise the Squale Master's outstanding quality and value, with one owner considering it the best dive watch at its price point. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the vintage dial and orange minute hand for excellent legibility, and the high-quality mesh bracelet is also a noted strength. A reviewer points out the Sellita SW 200-1 elaboré movement has an accuracy of ±7 to ±20 seconds per day, and the 17mm thickness and substantial 42mm size are noted as significant, though the reviewer found the stealthy, dressed-down design grew on them. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Master highly for its exceptional build quality and legibility at its price point.

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