Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Praesidus High W&t 38mm?

At MSRP the Praesidus High W&t 38mm is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,335 for the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian — a $785 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Praesidus High W&t 38mm?

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian wears larger at 43.6mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus High W&t 38mm — a 5.6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Praesidus High W&t 38mm?

The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Praesidus High W&t 38mm.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian or the Praesidus High W&t 38mm?

The Praesidus High W&t 38mm carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian run compared to the Praesidus High W&t 38mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian uses the SW200 and the Praesidus High W&t 38mm uses the Seiko NH35.

Side by side

Christopher Ward C65 Dune AeolianvsPraesidus High W&t 38mm

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

C65-38A3H4-S00B0-B0

MSRP $1,335

Praesidus High W&t 38mm

P-38-C47-C-DBRSG-D

MSRP $550

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C65 Dune Aeolian43.6mm

High W&t 38mm38mm

Power Reserve

C65 Dune Aeolian38h

High W&t 38mm40h

Water Resistance

C65 Dune Aeolian150m

High W&t 38mm100m

MSRP

C65 Dune Aeolian$1,335

High W&t 38mm$550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Blue

High W&T 38mm

Lume

SLN BL Grade X1

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200

Seiko NH35

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Complications

Moonphase, Day-date

None

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,335

$550

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