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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsCincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Desk Diver36mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Desk Diver45h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Desk Diver50m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Desk Diver$750

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.9mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Sandwich
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Sellita SW210
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Jewels
26
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$750

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

The Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver is a 40mm hand-wind watch with a black dial, acrylic crystal, and FKM rubber strap, powered by a Sellita SW210 manual wind movement. Owners report the watch gained one second per day, and it comes with a QC and timing report. Some find the Desk Diver a unique novelty, though many consider its $1500 price too high. The watch has 0 meters of water resistance, and its vintage case may show small marks. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver as a unique novelty, with the primary reservation being its high price for its perceived playful nature.

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