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Venezianico Arsenale BizantinovsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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Arsenale Bizantino
VenezianicoArsenale Bizantino
MSRP $1,050
C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Arsenale Bizantino40mm
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Power Reserve
Arsenale Bizantino40h
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Water Resistance
Arsenale Bizantino100m
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MSRP
Arsenale Bizantino$1,050
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
9.95mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43.7mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,050
$1,375

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino

The Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino is widely praised for its unique Byzantine art engraving across the case and bracelet, and its elegant gray fumé dial. Owners find it extremely comfortable and appreciate its solid build quality for the €900 price point. However, reviewers note that the bracelet screws are unattractive up close, and the seconds hand can be difficult to see in certain lighting conditions, impacting legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale Bizantino highly for its distinctive artistic design and comfortable wearability.

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 for its COSC-certified accuracy and clean British-military aesthetic, with many highlighting its balanced wearability and cool, ultra-legible mid-century design. The gorgeous domed crystal and the MOD badge on the caseback are noted as charming details. Some owners find the 38mm case size potentially too small for larger wrists, while others question its claimed military heritage. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW200 COSC movement with a 38-hour power reserve and features Grade X1 Super-LumiNova on its matte black dial. Overall, the consensus is that the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 is highly regarded for its character and COSC-certified accuracy.

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