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Astor + Banks ChronovsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MSRP
Chrono$575
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
44mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
SW200-1
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$1,375

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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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