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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGE277

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
SBGE277
Grand SeikoSBGE277
MSRP $6,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
SBGE27744mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
SBGE27772h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
SBGE277200m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
SBGE277$6,800

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
12.7mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
50.8mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
9R66
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$6,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGE277

Owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, with one owner noting their wrist size can accommodate it. The watch was purchased in Japan for $4950 USD, benefiting from a 35-year low yen. One owner expresses significant concern over reported negative experiences with the brand's New Jersey service center, fearing long wait times and subpar treatment. On balance, owners find the Grand Seiko SBGE277 gorgeous, though service center experiences are a notable concern for some.

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