Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsTrafford Watch Co Touring GMT

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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 GMT at true scale

C65 Aquitaine GMT

Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT at true scale

Touring GMT

Diameter

41mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.7mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

12.7mm

12mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

56h

highest

42h

MSRP

$1,935

$899

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW330-2

Miyota 9075

Case

8 specs
Diameter
41mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Hardened scratch-resistant coating
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display
Exhibition

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bluebird Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42 hoursh
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,935
$899
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT for its vintage aesthetic, particularly the "Beach Sand" dial and box sapphire crystal, and the contrasting blue ceramic bezel. Reviewers note the highly polished sapphire bezel insert with warm ivory font that precisely matches the dial's lume pods, and the balanced date at 6 o'clock. The 41mm case size is considered a positive downsize, and the watch is described as versatile, lightweight, and rugged with 200m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT highly for its stunning vintage design and wearability at its price point.

Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT

Owners widely praise the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT for its great finishing, fun designs, and nice dials, with one owner calling it their favorite watch worn daily for a year without stopping. The watch features a flyer GMT function and a unique inner bezel, and its designer incorporated community input. One owner notes a domed crystal cracked after a short drop, and some find the watch has a "chonky boi vibe on the wrist but in a good way." On balance, owners rate the Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT highly for its fun designs and community-driven development.

From video reviewers

The Trafford Watch Co Touring GMT's unique GMT function offers an alternative way to use the feature. The micro-adjust system on the bracelet is a convenient feature for fine-tuning the fit. The watch lacks specific details on its performance, accuracy, or movement caliber, making it difficult to compare it to other GMT watches.

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