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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsIslander Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
IslanderIslander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
MSRP $395

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-27838mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278200m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278$395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
46.68mm
38mm
Thickness
12.45mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
0mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Miyota 2070
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$395

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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.

Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278

The Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 is lauded for its appealing color and 38mm size, with owners calling it a keeper. Reviewers and owners alike praise its impressive specifications for the price and good finishing. However, some owners express a desire for a date complication, and one owner found the 38mm size too small, despite preferring smaller watches. The bezel is noted to be mineral crystal, not sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Islander Saltaire 38mm Solar Dive Watch with Ink Black Dial #ISL-278 highly for its value and wearability, with the primary praise centering on its color and compact dimensions.

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