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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550
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 Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Swissmatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$550
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