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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
19mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
9S86
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
55h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$7,700

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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 SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

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