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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
44.5mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
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
6R55
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$995

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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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

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