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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsZelos Helmsman 3

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
Helmsman 3
ZelosHelmsman 3
MSRP $529

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Helmsman 340mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Helmsman 340h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
Helmsman 3200m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
Helmsman 3$529

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
46.68mm
40mm
Thickness
12.45mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
40mm
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
SS - Frost
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 9015
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
$529

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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.

Zelos Helmsman 3

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helmsman 3 for its exceptional finishing and polishing on the titanium case, with some noting it feels nicer than previous models. The unique Titanium Crystalline Dial and Damascus Titanium dial are frequently highlighted as aesthetically pleasing and head-turning features, especially considering the price point. The brushed beads of rice bracelet is described as fitting well, and the on-the-fly clasp is considered amazing. Lume is also noted as great, with lumed crowns being a positive observation. However, some owners report the watch can feel top-heavy with sharp edges, making it uncertain as a daily driver for some. The meteorite bezel is seen by one owner as not adding significant value, and the stock strap's keepers and stitching were considered to detract from the watch's appearance.

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