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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Thickness
12.7mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$3,100

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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 SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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