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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsLongines ELEGANT COLLECTION

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
ELEGANT COLLECTION
LonginesELEGANT COLLECTION
MSRP $2,500

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
ELEGANT COLLECTION25.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
ELEGANT COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
ELEGANT COLLECTION30m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
ELEGANT COLLECTION$2,500

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
25.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
29.9mm
Lug Width
22mm
13mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
L592.5
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
GMT
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$2,500

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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.

Longines ELEGANT COLLECTION

The Longines Elegant Collection is widely appreciated for its value and the complications offered at its price point. However, some owners find the case finishing could be improved, and certain variants are noted as being thick with sub-dials that can be difficult to read. On balance, owners view the Longines Elegant Collection as a satisfying watch, particularly for its value and complications.

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