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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsTissot Seastar 1000 GMT

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575
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.

Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A point of contention for some is that Swiss quartz movements may exhibit second-hand misalignment with markers, unlike certain Japanese quartz movements. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its robust features and value.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Seastar 1000 GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
11.9mm
11.77mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
40mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
11 1/2'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$575
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