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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsCWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
CWCG40 Sonar Quartz Watch
MSRP $333

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch200m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
G40 Sonar Quartz Watch$333

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
46.68mm
40mm
Thickness
12.45mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200
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
$333

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What people say

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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 G40 Sonar Quartz Watch

Owners widely appreciate the CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch for its classic G10 design, 40mm case size, and 20atm water resistance, noting its light, rugged, and reliable "grab-n-go" nature. Some find the dial proportions have too much negative space, while others praise its unique anodized red crown and quality NATO straps. A larger crown can dig into the wrist, and the lack of a battery hatch is a trade-off for its 100m water resistance. On balance, owners value the CWC G40 Sonar Quartz Watch for its robust build and classic aesthetic, though its price point and competition are frequently cited concerns.

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