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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsZelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Skyraider 40 Skeleton
ZelosSkyraider 40 Skeleton
MSRP $1,999

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Skyraider 40 Skeleton40h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Skyraider 40 Skeleton50m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Skyraider 40 Skeleton$1,999

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Thickness
11.9mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
40mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Ti Damascus LE
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$1,999

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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.

Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton

The Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is noted for its skeletonized dial and the use of BGW9 and C3 Super-LumiNova for legibility. It is powered by a manual-wind ETA 6498 movement, offering a 44-hour power reserve. On balance, the Zelos Skyraider 40 Skeleton is seen as a cool-looking option, though availability is a factor.

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