Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsZelos Swordfish 40mm

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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

Zelos Swordfish 40mm at true scale

Swordfish 40mm

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.7mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

12.4mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$1,695

$349

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko NH35

Case

6 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
12.45mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
n/a
Caseback
Display
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$349
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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.

Zelos Swordfish 40mm

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish 40mm for its exceptional value, tool-watch aesthetic, and solid construction, with many highlighting the comfortable wearability and well-executed design. The bracelet is frequently noted as easy to size and comfortable, and the Seiko NH35 movement is considered reliable, with one owner reporting remarkable accuracy of +/- 1 second per day. Some reviewers and owners, however, point to sharp edges on the bracelet clasp or edges and a stiff bezel action. The Zelos Swordfish 40mm is also available in various materials like bronze and titanium, and features unique dial options such as meteorite and full lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Swordfish 40mm highly for its impressive build quality and distinctive design at its price point.