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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsOrient Bambino Version 8

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
F6B22
Beat Rate
4 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$295

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

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