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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsTissot Ballade

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
Ballade
TissotBallade
MSRP $1,100

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
Ballade39mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
Ballade80h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
Ballade100m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
Ballade$1,100

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.98mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
39mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
80h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$1,100

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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 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 Ballade

Owners widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its excellent value, immaculate quality for the price, and attractive design, with many highlighting the mesmerizing dial and hobnail or fluted bezel. Reviewers and owners alike commend its comfortable 39mm proportions and slim case, noting the COSC-certified Powermatic 80 movement as a significant strength. Some owners find the included strap and clasp to be areas for potential improvement, and one owner noted disappointment with a quartz movement in a specific model. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Tissot Ballade a strong value proposition, excelling in design and movement certification at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Tissot Ballade's unique, intricately cut ribbed bezel design adds depth and character to the case. The watch's stunning finishing is a notable strength, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. A drawback is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a concern for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.

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