Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsTAG Heuer Aquaracer Date

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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

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Date at true scale

Aquaracer Date

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.7mm

n/a

Thickness

12.4mm

11.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$1,695

lowest

$4,200

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

TAG Heuer Calibre 5

Case

7 specs
Thickness
12.45mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
20.5mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Steel Fine-Brushed/Polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Display
Plain - Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
TAG Heuer Calibre 5
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$4,200
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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.

TAG Heuer Aquaracer Date

Owners widely praise the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Date for its quality feel, well-executed finishing, and excellent lume, with one owner calling it an amazing daily wear. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its modern specifications, including a COSC-certified movement with an 80-hour power reserve, though some sources note a 38-hour power reserve on specific variants. The comfortable bracelet with excellent adjustability and on-the-fly microadjustment is frequently cited as a strength. Some reviewers find the bezel tension slightly low and question the design logic of the octagonal hour markers, while others find the date magnifier incongruous with the case design. Overall, owners rate the TAG Heuer Aquaracer Date highly for its versatile aesthetic and comfortable wearability.