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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsMarathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MarathonGPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch
MSRP $420

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch34mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch40h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch30m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch$420

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Fibreshell Composite
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Acrylic
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz (3J, EOL)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$420

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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.

Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch

Owners widely praise the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch for its rugged quartz movement, accuracy, and tritium lume. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its solid build, legibility, and comfortable, lightweight wear, making it particularly well-suited for smaller wrists. Some owners, however, consider the price point of $350-420 to be somewhat high. On balance, the consensus is that owners rate the Marathon GPQ (General Purpose Quartz) Field Watch highly for its dependable quartz accuracy and excellent tritium lume.

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