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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsVaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
G2 Apocalypse GMT
VaerG2 Apocalypse GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
G2 Apocalypse GMT39mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
G2 Apocalypse GMT40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
G2 Apocalypse GMT150m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
G2 Apocalypse GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
46.68mm
39mm
Thickness
12.45mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Bronze
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200
Ronda 515 GMT
Type
Automatic
Quartz
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
$399

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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.

Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT

Owners praise the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT's well-executed proportions and smooth GMT bezel action. One owner reports quality control issues such as misaligned hands and dust under the crystal, attributing these to the sub-$500 price point. The watch features a caller-style quartz movement for quick-set date adjustment and its lume is functional, though noted as a step below other models. Overall, owners find the Vaer G2 Apocalypse GMT offers good value for its price, despite potential quality control concerns.

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