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AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz ChronographvsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
AVI-8P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph
MSRP $315
C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph43mm
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Power Reserve
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph40h
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Water Resistance
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph50m
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MSRP
P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph$315
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
43mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
COMMAND PILOT
Black
Lume
None
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$315
$1,375

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What people say

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AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph for its vintage-inspired, cockpit instrument aesthetic and the functional meca-quartz chronograph movement. The blue dial is described as stunning with depth, and the aviation-style numerals and brushed steel case contribute to its look. One owner notes the non-sapphire crystal scratches easily, and another criticizes the highly reflective crystal and poor lume. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 P-51 Mustang Blakeslee Meca-Quartz Chronograph highly for its collectible aviation tribute design and satisfying meca-quartz chronograph function.

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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