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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
46.68mm
39mm
Thickness
12.45mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$935

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC for its comfortable wearability, durable case and bezel, and smooth winding action, with one owner finding its case superior to a Tudor's. However, accuracy is a significant concern, with one owner reporting +17 seconds per day. The rubber strap is also noted as lacking refinement, and some suggest design tweaks for greater brand uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC highly for its wearability and case finishing, despite accuracy concerns with the Sellita SW330-2 movement.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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