Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsSquale Master x Palombari Comsubin

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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 x Palombari Comsubin at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
12.45mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
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
$2,000
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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 x Palombari Comsubin

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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