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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard WeatheredvsChristopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

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Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Vanguard Weathered42mm
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Power Reserve
Vanguard Weathered42h
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Water Resistance
Vanguard Weathered100m
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
MSRP
Vanguard Weathered$790
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
42mm
46.68mm
Thickness
12.6mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
46.68mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Finish
Weathered
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Forged Carbon
Blue
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN X1 BL Old Radium

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW200
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
25
26
Complications
None
Moonphase, Day-date, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$790
$1,695

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What people say

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Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC for its comfortable wearability, durable case and bezel, and smooth winding action, with one owner finding its case superior to a Tudor's. However, accuracy is a significant concern, with one owner reporting +17 seconds per day. The rubber strap is also noted as lacking refinement, and some suggest design tweaks for greater brand uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC highly for its wearability and case finishing, despite accuracy concerns with the Sellita SW330-2 movement.

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