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Christopher Ward · C65

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

Ref. C65-38C3H4-B00K0-VG · Diver

$1,415

eBay sold ≈ $1,000 · 2 sold listings

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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-lug
43.6mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Bronze
Water resistance
150m

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Brown
Indices
Roman numerals
Lume
SLN Light Old Radium BL Grade X1

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
4 vph
Power reserve
38h
Jewels
26
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Time only

Sellita

Sellita's flagship automatic movement and the most widely used Swiss automatic caliber in production today, having filled the supply gap created by ETA's restrictions on third-party sales. A functional clone of the ETA 2824-2, it is dimensionally identical and shares the same parts compatibility. Available in multiple grades from Standard to Top, the SW200-1 powers watches from dozens of Swiss and international brands.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
leather
Hands
baton

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03The community take

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The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian is widely praised for its unique, textured dial and comfortable 38mm case size, with reviewers noting its excellent finishing for the price and the Bader bracelet as a standout feature. Owners appreciate the clean, date-free dial and the wavy pattern, with one comparing it favorably to Grand Seiko. The bronze variant develops a warm patina over time. Accuracy is reported as COSC-certified and around +4 seconds per day by one owner, while another notes a rating of up to 20 seconds per day. The time-only models feature a Sellita SW200-1 movement with a 38-hour power reserve, though the GMT variant uses a Sellita SW330 with a 56-hour power reserve. Some owners expressed concerns about the sandy texture becoming tiresome or the grey dial blending with the case, and one reviewer found the dial details and applied logo "a bit much." Customer service experiences were mixed, with one owner reporting a frustrating battle and long repair turnaround.

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