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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsVario Futurist

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
Futurist100m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
48mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Black
Purple
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$648

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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.

Vario Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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