Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsSquale Master x Palombari Comsubin


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Measurements
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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Master x Palombari Comsubin
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.7mm
n/a
Thickness
12.4mm
lowest
16mm
Water Resistance
200m
1200m
highest
Power Reserve
38h
38h
MSRP
$1,695
lowest
$2,000
Movement
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW200-1
Case
8 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
The Squale Master x Palombari Comsubin is praised as a hardcore titanium diver with a sandwich dial for maximum lume and an orange minute hand for legibility. Owners note its 1200m water resistance and around 1600 CHF price point. The 42mm case has a 16mm thickness and 49mm lug-to-lug measurement, which one owner finds chunky and less suited for desk divers, though another calls it stunning on a Master bracelet with an on-the-fly adjustment clasp. One owner considers the included strap to be poor. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Squale Master x Palombari Comsubin highly for its robust dive watch features and value at its price point.
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