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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsVaer Tactical Field

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
Tactical Field
VaerTactical Field
MSRP $199

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
Tactical Field36mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
Tactical Field40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
Tactical Field100m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
Tactical Field$199

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12.7mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
43mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
36mm
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$199

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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 Tactical Field

Owners widely praise the Vaer Tactical Field's exceptionally bright and long-lasting C3 SuperLuminova, supple straps that break in well, and thin case that avoids snagging. The watch is described as a reliable beater for outdoor activities and a welcome change from smartwatches, with some commenters calling it a "thing of beauty" and "good looking." However, some owners report issues with the second hand occasionally missing indicators due to hand assembly, and one owner experienced a misaligned watch face. A power reserve indicator is also missed by some. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Tactical Field highly for its excellent lume and wearability at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 36mm case size is a great fit for smaller wrists. The watch's 200m water resistance is a standard for this type. The quartz movement is a compromise for the watch's overall design and feel.

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