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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSCvsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC
MSRP $1,695
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

22 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC46.68mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC38h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC200m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine Bronze COSC$1,695
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,350

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
46.68mm
40mm
Thickness
12.45mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
21mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW200
L888.5
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,695
$2,350

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its faithful vintage design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic sizing, with many appreciating the "marble-like" patina on the cream dial. The watch is considered a strong value, offering great construction and a genuine alligator strap, with some owners finding it a versatile everyday or dress watch. Accuracy is generally reported as decent, and a slim movement contributes to its wearability. However, some owners note the 3-bar water resistance is limiting, and one owner found the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback made it wear tall and difficult to slip under a cuff. On balance, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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