Which is cheaper, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Noir Radiance is the cheaper of the two at $420, against $1,375 for the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 — a $955 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance is rated to 180m versus 150m for the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Spinnaker Noir Radiance or the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2?

The Spinnaker Noir Radiance carries a 40-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2.

What movement does the Spinnaker Noir Radiance run compared to the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Spinnaker Noir Radiance uses the SII NH35A and the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 uses the SW200-1.

Side by side

Spinnaker Noir RadiancevsChristopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Spinnaker Noir Radiance

bradner-automatic-noir-radiance-sp-5062-44

MSRP $420

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

C65-38A3H3-S00K0-WC

MSRP $1,375

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At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Noir Radiance42mm

C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm

Power Reserve

Noir Radiance40h

C65 Sandhurst Series 238h

Water Resistance

Noir Radiance180m

C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m

MSRP

Noir Radiance$420

C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Dial Color

Noir Radiance

Black

Lume

None

SLN Grade X1 BL C1

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SII NH35A

SW200-1

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

4 vph

Power Reserve

40h

38h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$420

$1,375

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