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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
ROYAL SMITH 90-008
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-008
MSRP $760

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00834mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00842h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
ROYAL SMITH 90-00850m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
ROYAL SMITH 90-008$760

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
41mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$760

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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.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 is widely praised for its authentic vintage aesthetic, featuring a textured dial with applied Breguet numerals and a unique cushion case. Owners highlight its compact 34mm/35mm sizing as refreshing and comfortable, though one user found the 35mm size too small for a 7-inch wrist. The Miyota 9039 movement is standard, rated at -10/+30 seconds per day, with one example running at +8 seconds per day. A minor criticism is the 16mm buckle taper on the leather straps. Overall, owners rate the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-008 highly for its exceptional fit, finish, presentation, and value under $1,000 USD.

From video reviewers

The watch's value at its price point is a key strength. Lume brightness is a noted weakness. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some finding it comfortable and others wishing for a smaller option.

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