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Sinn 856 S UTCvsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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Sinn 856 S UTC

Owners widely praise the Sinn 856 S UTC for its legibility, robust build, and versatile wearability as an everyday and business-casual timepiece. The watch is frequently chosen for its adventurous UTC functionality and durability features, including tegimentation, anti-magnetism, and humidity protection, making it suitable for frequent travel. One owner reports accuracy of approximately -10 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Sinn 856 S UTC highly for its practical functionality and rugged construction.

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.

From video reviewers

The COSC-certified movement and vintage military aesthetic are praised. The sub-£1,000 price point is considered remarkable for the quality.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
856 S UTC40mm
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Power Reserve
856 S UTC38h
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Water Resistance
856 S UTC200m
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MSRP
856 S UTC$2,938
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Thickness
11mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Finish
black
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
200m
150m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW330-2
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Jewels
25
26
Complications
GMT, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,938
$1,375
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