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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsSpinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)
SpinnakerHull California (Olive Oyl Red)
MSRP $375

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)40h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)100m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Olive Oyl Red
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
SII NH35A
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$375

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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.

Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red)'s polished case finish and textured dial, with one owner finding its jubilee bracelet superior to Seiko's. Some find the 24-hour subdial functionally illogical and visually unappealing, while others prefer a smoother dial texture over the current finish. On balance, owners value the Spinnaker Hull California (Olive Oyl Red) for its striking dial and high-quality bracelet at its price point.

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