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.

C65 Aquitaine GMT

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 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
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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