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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsCitizen Series 8 831

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Series 8 831
CitizenSeries 8 831
MSRP $1,095
What people say

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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.

Citizen Series 8 831

Owners widely praise the Citizen Series 8 831 for its finishing, with one owner noting it exceeded expectations. Reviewers highlight the textured Ice Blue dial and the bracelet's play of light, contributing to a comfortable and luxurious feel on the wrist. The watch features a 40mm ion-plated stainless steel case, a sapphire crystal, and 100 meters of water resistance. It is powered by the in-house Miyota Caliber 9051 automatic movement, which has a 42-hour power reserve and an accuracy range of -10 to +20 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Series 8 831 highly for its impressive finishing and dial design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The case finishing, with its contrasting brushed and polished surfaces, is a notable strength. The 40mm case size and comfortable fit are also consistently mentioned. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Series 8 83140mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Series 8 83142h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Series 8 831100m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Series 8 831$1,095

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9051
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$1,095
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