ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mmvsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm at true scale

Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 at true scale

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

43.7mm

Thickness

10.9mm

lowest

11.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

150m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$694

lowest

$1,375

Movement

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Category
n/a
Field
Thickness
10.9mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
43.7mm
Finish
n/a
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42hh
38h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$694
$1,375
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm

Owners widely praise the ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm for its versatile 38mm sizing, making it suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. The watch is noted for its distinctive Reuleaux triangle-inspired geometry and premium features like a screw-down crown and 100m water resistance. A custom rotor with lumen edges is also a highlighted detail. Overall, owners rate the ALATO Arvet Automatic 100m 38mm highly for its distinctive design and practical features at its price point.

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 for its balanced wearability, clean British-military aesthetic, and COSC-certified accuracy. The 38mm case size aligns with a trend for smaller watches, and its mid-century design is described as ultra-legible and cool, with a gorgeous domed crystal and a MOD badge on the caseback adding charm for military enthusiasts. Some owners question its claimed military heritage compared to other brands, and a few find the 38mm size potentially too small for larger wrists. The watch features a Sellita SW200 COSC chronometer movement with Grade X1 Super-LumiNova. On balance, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 highly for its character, perfect dimensions, 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.