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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsSeiko 5 Sports Field series

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
5 Sports Field series
Seiko5 Sports Field series
MSRP $450

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
5 Sports Field series39.4mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
5 Sports Field series41h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
5 Sports Field series100m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
5 Sports Field series$450

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.4mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
47.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
4R34
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$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.

Seiko 5 Sports Field series

The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers an accessible explorer-style watch with a 41mm stainless steel case, 100m water resistance, and a Hardlex crystal. The Field GMT model features a caller GMT complication powered by the 4R34 movement, while the standard Field models use the 4R36 with a 41-hour power reserve. Both models include Arabic numerals coated in LumiBrite and a lumed pearl on the bezel. On balance, the Seiko 5 Sports Field GMT is a well-regarded entry-level explorer watch for its price point, despite its office-style GMT function.

From video reviewers

The prominent five-sided GMT hand enhances legibility and adds a sophisticated aesthetic to the watch. The Seiko 5 Sports Field series offers similar functionality to the Explorer 2 at a lower price, making it a valuable option. Reviewers disagree on whether it's a missed opportunity for Seiko to release this model first, with one reviewer implying it would have been a more logical addition to their lineup.

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