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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsCWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
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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.

CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch for its faithful homage to vintage military divers, highlighting details like the dial markings, luminous acrylic bezel, vintage logo, and well-proportioned hands. One owner reports accuracy under +2 seconds per day. However, some find the "faux patina" lume too gold and glossy, and the polished case unusual for a military watch. The fixed lugs are noted as a potential drawback for some, though others appreciate them as a tool watch feature. Opinions on the value are split, with some questioning the $2.5k price point due to the ETA movement, while others see it as a strong alternative to more expensive watches. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC (Cabot Watch Company) 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch well for its vintage aesthetic and tool watch capabilities, despite some reservations about its price and specific execution details.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch45mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$3,747

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
46.68mm
45mm
Thickness
12.45mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
ETA 2824
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
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