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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46.68mm
34mm
Thickness
12.45mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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