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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
The Cincinnatus Blue$695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down Steel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Sellita SW210-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Jewels
26
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$695

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the price point.

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