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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsHelgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Skyfighter (Refurbished)
HelgraySkyfighter (Refurbished)
MSRP $199

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Skyfighter (Refurbished)42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Skyfighter (Refurbished)40h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Skyfighter (Refurbished)50m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Skyfighter (Refurbished)$199

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Swiss-Made Ronda 5021.D Strap
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$199

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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.

Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished)

Owners widely praise the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) for its handsome, sporty yet understated design, finding it versatile and good value at its price point. One owner notes the watch is in excellent condition with no marks on the case or crystal, and only minor scuffs on the caseback. However, the brand faces criticism for poor build quality, low-quality movements, and a lack of customer service. On balance, owners find the Helgray Skyfighter (Refurbished) to be a versatile and well-priced quartz chronograph, despite concerns about the brand's overall quality and service.

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