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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsVaer Design Navy Solar

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,935
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT46.68mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,935
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
46.68mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,935
$299

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What people say

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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