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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsFarer PILOT SERIES II

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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.

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.

Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
PILOT SERIES II56h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
PILOT SERIES II100m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
PILOT SERIES II$1,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Thickness
11.9mm
10.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
43mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 2 Titanium
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$1,350
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