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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsCWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
CWCSBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date
MSRP $624

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date41mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date300m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date$624

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date, Black (SF300 QS120-DD)
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$624

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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 stunning design, with reviewers and owners highlighting the "Beach Sand" dial and deep blue ceramic bezel, noting it offers vintage vibes with modern capability. The box-sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance are also frequently mentioned as strong points, along with its suitability for travel due to its lightweight and rugged build. The Sellita SW330-2 movement powers the watch, functioning as an office GMT with the date positioned at 6 o'clock for visual balance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMT highly for its exceptional design and robust vintage-inspired aesthetic at its price point.

CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date

The CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date is widely praised for its exceptional legibility, particularly its dial design and thickly applied Super-LumiNova that remains readable all night. Owners appreciate its robust, toolish, bombproof design and comfortable wearability, with one noting its 11mm thickness and smaller wear size. The PVD finish withstands significant abuse. The Ronda movement is considered to have consistent second-hand movement. Some find its £700 price steep, especially compared to less expensive quartz divers, and fixed spring bars are noted as a drawback. Customer service is also flagged as potentially lacking by some. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the CWC SBS Divers Issue Quartz Watch Mk.2 Day/Date highly for its military aesthetics, legibility, and robust, comfortable tool-watch build.

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