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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Prospex SPEEDTIMER
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER
MSRP $3,000

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER42.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER45h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER100m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Prospex SPEEDTIMER$3,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
15.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
50mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

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
8R46
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Jewels
26
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$3,000

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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

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its attractive vintage-inspired design and compact 39mm size, with one owner finding the red dial unique and gorgeous. Reviewers and owners note the solar-powered quartz movement, with one owner considering $700 expensive for this specification and another wishing for a thinner case. The SPEEDTIMER is described as a sturdy and reliable everyday watch, though one owner questioned its resale value. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER for its stylish, compact design and solar functionality, despite some finding the price point and case thickness slightly high.

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