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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsVaer Design Navy Solar

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Design Navy Solar
VaerDesign Navy Solar
MSRP $299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Design Navy Solar36mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Design Navy Solar40h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Design Navy Solar100m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Design Navy Solar$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Navy
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$299

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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.

Vaer Design Navy Solar

The Vaer Design Navy Solar is praised for its very good fit and finish, pleasant aesthetics, and the practical addition of a screw-down case back and crown. Owners report the lume is bright and the watch is comfortable, even when worn overnight. Overall, owners rate the Vaer Design Navy Solar highly for its comfortable wearability and bright lume.

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