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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,935
AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT46.68mm
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,935
AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
46.68mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
46.8mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330
F6922
Beat Rate
4 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,935
$390

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT

The Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic, featuring a "Beach Sand" dial, box sapphire crystal, and a contrasting blue ceramic bezel. Owners and reviewers alike highlight its beautiful design, noting it appears even better in person than in press photos, with a highly polished sapphire bezel insert and warm ivory font that precisely matches the dial's lume pods. The 41mm case size is considered a positive downsize, and its 200m water resistance, combined with a lightweight and rugged build, makes it a versatile traveler. The date at 6 o'clock is noted for providing balance and elegance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT highly for its stunning vintage design and versatile, robust build.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

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