Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

At MSRP the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $550, against $1,375 for the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 — a $825 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 or the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 run compared to the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph?

The Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 runs a automatic caliber (SW200-1), while the Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph runs a manual (Seagull ST19).

Side by side

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsHemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

C65-38A3H3-S00K0-WC

MSRP $1,375

Hemel HFC Mechanical Chronograph

the-airfoil

MSRP $550

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40mm

Power Reserve

C65 Sandhurst Series 238h

HFC Mechanical Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m

HFC Mechanical Chronograph100m

MSRP

C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

HFC Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

Airfoil (1970s British Pilot)

Lume

SLN Grade X1 BL C1

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

SW200-1

Seagull ST19

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

38h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,375

$550

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