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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
SII NH34
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.

Phoibos Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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