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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsGrand Seiko SBGP009

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,935
SBGP009
Grand SeikoSBGP009
MSRP $3,100

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT46.68mm
SBGP00940mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
SBGP00940h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
SBGP009100m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,935
SBGP009$3,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
46.68mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
100m
Caseback
Display
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330
9F85
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,935
$3,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGP009

Grand Seiko SBGP009 owners note its "normal quartz" movement, and one owner criticizes the bracelet for lacking a taper. One owner cites a 40-year-old Seiko quartz watch that has only required battery changes as evidence of the reliability of Grand Seiko's quartz movements. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko SBGP009 for its perceived long-term reliability.

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