Beaucroft Watches ElementvsChristopher 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.

Beaucroft Watches Element at true scale

Element

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 at true scale

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Diameter

39.5mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

46.5mm

43.7mm

lowest

Thickness

11.6mm

lowest

11.9mm

Water Resistance

200m

highest

150m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

n/a

$1,375

Movement

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
11.6mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
43.7mm
Finish
n/a
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Red
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$1,375
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Reviews

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

Beaucroft Watches Element

The Beaucroft Watches Element is widely praised for its exceptional value, refined design, and robust build quality. Owners and reviewers highlight its well-finished, hardness-coated case and bracelet, comfortable taper, and balanced 39.5mm size. The Miyota 9039 movement is noted as being regulated in-house to approximately ±10 seconds per day. Some sources mention the watch is positively hefty, weighing 132 grams. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Beaucroft Watches Element highly for its versatile "beach to boardroom" capability and impressive attention to detail at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch offers GADA capability and is considered affordable. Reviewers noted the hardened steel construction and double the water resistance of competitors. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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.