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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsStraton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
StratonVintage Driver Chrono watch
MSRP $399

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Vintage Driver Chrono watch44mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Vintage Driver Chrono watch
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Vintage Driver Chrono watch100m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Vintage Driver Chrono watch$399

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
50mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
VK63
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
0h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$399

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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.

Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch

Owners praise the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch for its solid build quality and precise chronograph function, with indicators consistently hitting their indices. On balance, owners rate the Straton Vintage Driver Chrono watch highly for its solid build and reliable chronograph execution.

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