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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsVaer DS4 Meridian Solar

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
DS4 Meridian Solar
VaerDS4 Meridian Solar
MSRP $279

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
DS4 Meridian Solar42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
DS4 Meridian Solar40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
DS4 Meridian Solar200m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
DS4 Meridian Solar$279

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$279

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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.

Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar for its exceptional value, solar-powered functionality, and attractive sunburst dials, with one owner reporting perfect timekeeping at 0 seconds per day. Reviewers and owners alike note the sapphire crystal with AR coating and 200m water resistance as key strengths. However, the premium steel bracelet is criticized by some for a jangly feel and sharp edges, and the crown's sharp edges can dig into the wrist. The second hand's alignment between markers is reported as slightly off by multiple owners, a trait Vaer attributes to the watch's price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS4 Meridian Solar highly for its excellent value and robust specifications, particularly its solar movement and durable crystal.

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