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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$1,450

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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