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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,935
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT46.68mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,935
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
46.68mm
38mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,935
$980

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT

The Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic, featuring a "Beach Sand" dial, box sapphire crystal, and a contrasting blue ceramic bezel. Owners and reviewers alike highlight its beautiful design, noting it appears even better in person than in press photos, with a highly polished sapphire bezel insert and warm ivory font that precisely matches the dial's lume pods. The 41mm case size is considered a positive downsize, and its 200m water resistance, combined with a lightweight and rugged build, makes it a versatile traveler. The date at 6 o'clock is noted for providing balance and elegance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT highly for its stunning vintage design and versatile, robust build.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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