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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsTudor Black Bay 58

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,935
Black Bay 58
TudorBlack Bay 58
MSRP $5,350

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT46.68mm
Black Bay 5839mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
Black Bay 5865h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
Black Bay 58200m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,935
Black Bay 58$5,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
46.68mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Polished + Satin
Caseback
Display
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW330
MT5400-U
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
65h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT, Moonphase, Day-date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,935
$5,350

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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.

Tudor Black Bay 58

The Tudor Black Bay 58 is widely praised for its superb wearing experience, perfect proportions, and comfortable wearability, with owners anticipating it becoming a Tudor classic. Reviewers highlight its substantial, rugged build quality and significant value, rivaling more expensive timepieces. One owner notes the clasp's sharp shield as a minor annoyance.

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