Quick facts
Description
Introduced in January 2023, the C65 Dune Mk1 was a straightforward field watch with little interest in standing out. The dial was simple and flat, with evenly sized applied indices, conventional hands and no texture beyond a matte finish. Lume was functional rather than characterful and the overall layout prioritised legibility over personality. If you came to it expecting something distinctive it could feel almost anonymous.
That quality is exactly what divides opinion. In practice, when people get in touch looking for a Dune, requests split almost evenly between the Mk1 and the later Aeolian models. Some want the added texture and visual interest, others prefer the Mk1 precisely because it avoids it. For collectors, that makes the Mk1 less a stepping stone and more a fork in the road. It is the version you choose if you value restraint and clarity over surface detail and its continued appeal sits alongside the Aeolian rather than beneath it.
Learn more about CW’s models.
Condition and performance
The watch is in nearly new condition - no issues identified.
Supplied on a CW Vintage canvas strap in unworn condition.
Comes boxed with owner’s manual, cleaning cloth and warranty booklet/card.
Timegrapher: Approximately +1 seconds per day.
Strap options
Subject to availability, standard unworn CW straps comprise vintage oak leather, hybrid, rubber and tropic.
Please send us a message and we will adjust the price accordingly.
We also offer 10% off our straps and bracelets listed in Accessories purchased alongside a watch.
Simply add the accessory to your basket and use STRAP10 or BRAC10 at checkout. BX222 or BX253 are the ones for this watch
Generally, we list all our bracelets on our Accessories page, but if you don’t see the bracelet for this specific watch, please ask.
Specifications
Questions
If you have any questions about this watch or strap options, or would like to reserve it, just get in touch. We’re specialists in Christopher Ward watches and are always happy to help.
Quick facts
Description
Introduced in January 2023, the C65 Dune Mk1 was a straightforward field watch with little interest in standing out. The dial was simple and flat, with evenly sized applied indices, conventional hands and no texture beyond a matte finish. Lume was functional rather than characterful and the overall layout prioritised legibility over personality. If you came to it expecting something distinctive it could feel almost anonymous.
That quality is exactly what divides opinion. In practice, when people get in touch looking for a Dune, requests split almost evenly between the Mk1 and the later Aeolian models. Some want the added texture and visual interest, others prefer the Mk1 precisely because it avoids it. For collectors, that makes the Mk1 less a stepping stone and more a fork in the road. It is the version you choose if you value restraint and clarity over surface detail and its continued appeal sits alongside the Aeolian rather than beneath it.
Learn more about CW’s models.
Condition and performance
The watch is in nearly new condition - no issues identified.
Supplied on a CW Vintage canvas strap in unworn condition.
Comes boxed with owner’s manual, cleaning cloth and warranty booklet/card.
Timegrapher: Approximately +1 seconds per day.
Strap options
Subject to availability, standard unworn CW straps comprise vintage oak leather, hybrid, rubber and tropic.
Please send us a message and we will adjust the price accordingly.
We also offer 10% off our straps and bracelets listed in Accessories purchased alongside a watch.
Simply add the accessory to your basket and use STRAP10 or BRAC10 at checkout. BX222 or BX253 are the ones for this watch
Generally, we list all our bracelets on our Accessories page, but if you don’t see the bracelet for this specific watch, please ask.
Specifications
Questions
If you have any questions about this watch or strap options, or would like to reserve it, just get in touch. We’re specialists in Christopher Ward watches and are always happy to help.
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