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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsFortis Novonaut N-42

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
Novonaut N-42
FortisNovonaut N-42
MSRP $5,230

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
Novonaut N-4242mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
Novonaut N-4260h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
Novonaut N-42300m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
Novonaut N-42$5,230

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium / Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Titanium Legacy
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Manufacture Caliber WERK 17
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
60h
Jewels
25
36
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$5,230

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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 stunning design, with reviewers and owners highlighting the "Beach Sand" dial and deep blue ceramic bezel, noting it offers vintage vibes with modern capability. The box-sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance are also frequently mentioned as strong points, along with its suitability for travel due to its lightweight and rugged build. The Sellita SW330-2 movement powers the watch, functioning as an office GMT with the date positioned at 6 o'clock for visual balance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT highly for its exceptional design and robust vintage-inspired aesthetic at its price point.

Fortis Novonaut N-42

Owners widely praise the Fortis B-42 Official Cosmonauts for its stunning fit and finish, excellent legibility, and a precise, grippy bezel, with one owner calling its bracelet the nicest they've ever owned. The Fortis Novonaut N-42 is described as a flawless beast with a WERK 17 column-wheel chronograph movement, featuring enhanced shock resistance and COSC adjustment, and is noted as a handsome tool watch with a beautiful dial and nice pusher action. However, the 42mm case of the B-42 wears larger than expected, and the Novonaut's 44mm case and chunky bracelet make it too large and heavy for many. The Fortis Titanium Legacy is a modern pilot's watch with a titanium case and bracelet, featuring a Kenissi WERK 13 movement with a 70-hour power reserve and three time zones. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Fortis Titanium Legacy for its robust tool watch design and advanced movement technology, despite some concerns about case size and bracelet adjustability.

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