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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsGeckota GT Racing Chronograph

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
GT Racing Chronograph
GeckotaGT Racing Chronograph
MSRP $399

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
GT Racing Chronograph40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
GT Racing Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
GT Racing Chronograph50m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
GT Racing Chronograph$399

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Thickness
11.9mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

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

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.

Geckota GT Racing Chronograph

The Geckota GT Racing strap is praised for its quality leather, crisp stitching, and beautiful patina, offering excellent value at less than half the price of similar vintage straps. Some owners find the 125/80mm length longer than ideal, and the keeper potentially smaller. On balance, owners rate the Geckota GT Racing strap highly for its quality and value, despite minor concerns about its length and keeper size.

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