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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsHamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

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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.

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.

Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto for its legible dial, well-integrated day-date complication, and vintage military aesthetic. The 40mm to 42mm case is noted to wear smaller than its dimensions suggest, and the complication is considered well-executed for its price point. However, the lume is criticized for poor intensity and longevity, and the mirror-polished bezel is flagged as a scratch magnet. The stock leather strap is also described as stiff. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Day Date Auto highly for its attractive vintage styling and functional day-date complication at an accessible price.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
American Classic Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
American Classic Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
American Classic Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
American Classic Day Date Auto$1,245

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Hamilton H-30
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$1,245
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