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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsSeiko Alpinist

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Alpinist
SeikoAlpinist
MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Alpinist39.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Alpinist200m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Alpinist$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46.4mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
6R35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$750

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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.

Seiko Alpinist

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its durability, accuracy, and value, with many appreciating its versatile style and useful day-date complication. Some owners highlight the 70-hour power reserve and 20 bar water resistance as significant benefits. However, opinions are divided on its size and thickness, with some finding it too large and heavy for a field watch, while others consider it a perfect or comfortable fit, especially at 38mm. There is also disagreement regarding the crystal type, with some criticizing the Hardlex while others appreciate the sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its robust performance and good value, despite differing views on its dimensions.

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