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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$420

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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.

Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

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