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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsFarer Discovery II

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Discovery II39.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Discovery II68h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Discovery II50m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Discovery II$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
68h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$925

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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.

Farer Discovery II

The Farer Discovery II is widely praised for its comfortable 39.5mm wearability, suiting all wrist sizes and occasions, and its bold plum sunburst dial, which exhibits varied color interpretations. Owners also highlight the excellent case and bracelet design, with one noting it is a "dream to wear." The La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price.

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