Which is cheaper, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2?

At MSRP the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 is the cheaper of the two at $150, against $1,375 for the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 — a $1,225 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2?

The Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2?

The Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 or the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2?

The Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2.

What movement does the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 run compared to the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 uses the SW200-1.

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8vsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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Praesidus Marines Blt 1/8

a-11-marines-blt-1-8

MSRP $150

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

C65-38A3H3-S00K0-WC

MSRP $1,375

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Marines Blt 1/838mm

C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm

Power Reserve

Marines Blt 1/840h

C65 Sandhurst Series 238h

Water Resistance

Marines Blt 1/8100m

C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m

MSRP

Marines Blt 1/8$150

C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Marines BLT 1/8

Black

Lume

None

SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

SW200-1

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

4 vph

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$150

$1,375

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