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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsCitizen Tsuyosa Automatic

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Tsuyosa Automatic
CitizenTsuyosa Automatic
MSRP $356
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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 Tsuyosa Automatic

The Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic is widely praised for its exceptional value, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its Japanese construction quality and impressive fit and finish for the price. Enthusiasts appreciate its versatile design and fun dial colors, while reviewers note its retro feel and emulation of vintage dress watches. The watch is powered by Citizen's caliber 8322 movement, offering a 60-hour power reserve. Criticisms include a cyclops date magnifier that some find undesirable, a bracelet that can be noisy and lacks significant tapering, and a 40mm case that wears large due to its thickness and broad lugs. One owner also found the 4 o'clock crown fiddly for winding. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Tsuyosa Automatic highly for its incredible bargain price and well-executed design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Tsuyosa Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Tsuyosa Automatic42h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Tsuyosa Automatic50m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Tsuyosa Automatic$356

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
9.1mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
8210
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$356
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