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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
42mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Swissmatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$550

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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.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

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