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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
Prospex Sea
SeikoProspex Sea
MSRP $595
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.

Seiko Prospex Sea

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41.7mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
4R35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25
23
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$595
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