Benrus Watches DTU PhantomvsChristopher 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.

Benrus Watches DTU Phantom at true scale

DTU Phantom

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 at true scale

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.9mm

43.7mm

lowest

Thickness

10.7mm

lowest

11.9mm

Water Resistance

100m

150m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$1,595

$1,375

lowest

Movement

ETA 2892-A2

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.7mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
43.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel, Black PVD
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
None
SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
38h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$1,375
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Reviews

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Benrus Watches DTU Phantom

Owners widely appreciate the Benrus Watches DTU Phantom as a faithful reissue, with one owner specifically praising the 38mm case size. The watch features 100m water resistance, a screw-down crown, and a double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. One owner reported their DTU-2A/P ran at +5 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Benrus Watches DTU Phantom highly for its faithful reissue aesthetics and practical specifications.

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.

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