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Christopher Ward · C65

Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian

Ref. C65-38A3H4-S00B0-B0

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Case

Diameter
38mm
Thickness
11.7mm
Lug-to-lug
43.6mm
Lug width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water resistance
150m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & dial

Crystal
Sapphire
Dial colour
Blue
Lume
SLN BL Grade X1

Movement

Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Automatic
Beat rate
4 vph
Power reserve
38h
Jewels
26
Hacking
No
Hand-winding
No
Complications
Moonphase, Day-date

Sellita

Sellita's flagship automatic movement and the most widely used Swiss automatic caliber in production today, having filled the supply gap created by ETA's restrictions on third-party sales. A functional clone of the ETA 2824-2, it is dimensionally identical and shares the same parts compatibility. Available in multiple grades from Standard to Top, the SW200-1 powers watches from dozens of Swiss and international brands.

Design language

Case shape
round
Dial style
textured
Bezel
fixed
Bracelet
lug-attached
Hands
baton

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02The community take

Owners talk.

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The Christopher Ward C65 Dune Aeolian is widely praised for its improved textured dials, offering depth and a departure from common finishes, with owners specifically noting the stunning sandy texture and wavy dial designs. Its 38mm case is consistently highlighted for its comfortable wearability and neat proportions, featuring satin-finished steel and a compact lug-to-lug. The watch is also recognized for its excellent value, solid finishing, and practical features like 150m water resistance and a screw-down crown. Some owners report impressive accuracy, with one noting a COSC-certified movement gained only 4 seconds in five days, while another states accuracy is rated up to 20 seconds per day. The bronze case variant develops a natural, characterful patina. A short 38-hour power reserve is noted as a drawback, and some find the grey dial blends too much with the case or that the logo is abstract.

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