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Astor + Banks ChronovsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,935

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
C65 Aquitaine GMT46.68mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
MSRP
Chrono$575
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,935

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
GMT
Diameter
44mm
46.68mm
Thickness
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
SLN X1 BL Old Radium

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
SW330
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56h
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,935

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT

The Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic, featuring a "Beach Sand" dial, box sapphire crystal, and a contrasting blue ceramic bezel. Owners and reviewers alike highlight its beautiful design, noting it appears even better in person than in press photos, with a highly polished sapphire bezel insert and warm ivory font that precisely matches the dial's lume pods. The 41mm case size is considered a positive downsize, and its 200m water resistance, combined with a lightweight and rugged build, makes it a versatile traveler. The date at 6 o'clock is noted for providing balance and elegance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT highly for its stunning vintage design and versatile, robust build.

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