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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsCIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
CRYSTAL LOVE
CIGA DesignCRYSTAL LOVE
MSRP $399

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
CRYSTAL LOVE
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
CRYSTAL LOVE
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
CRYSTAL LOVE30m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
CRYSTAL LOVE$399

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
Swiss Super-LumiNova

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$399

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What people say

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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.

CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE for its striking dial details and significant wrist presence. However, legibility is frequently cited as a challenge, even with generational improvements. Strap options are limited, with the watch being particular about compatible pairings. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design CRYSTAL LOVE highly for its visually arresting dial and unique aesthetic, despite the legibility and strap limitations.

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