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Christopher Ward C65 Aquitaine GMTvsWilliam Wood Beacon

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C65 Aquitaine GMT
Christopher WardC65 Aquitaine GMT
MSRP $1,710
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Aquitaine GMT40mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
C65 Aquitaine GMT56h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
C65 Aquitaine GMT200m
Beacon50m
MSRP
C65 Aquitaine GMT$1,710
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Dress
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.68mm
41mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
SLN X1 BL Old Radium
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW330-2
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Complications
GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,710
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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