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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsFerro PARAMOUNT

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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.

Ferro PARAMOUNT

The pistachio dial with dual-textured surface and applied indices delivers distinctive visual depth. Winding the watch presents a practical concern that diminishes the otherwise compelling manual-wind experience.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
PARAMOUNT46mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
PARAMOUNT40h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
PARAMOUNT50m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
PARAMOUNT$950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
46mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L 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
Silver
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

3 specs
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$950
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