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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsHamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto
HamiltonKhaki Aviation Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,125

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto100m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto$1,125

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
H-40
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$1,125

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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.

Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto for its handsome, legible dial with raised indices and day/date complications, and its versatile, modern pilot watch design. The fully brushed case and good lume are noted strengths, with one owner finding it wears comfortably on a NATO strap. The H-10 caliber offers an 80-hour power reserve, though its decoration and regulation are less refined. Some find the 42mm size large and the skeletonized hour hand tip visually unappealing, while others note the AR coating is decent but not exceptional. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Aviation Day Date Auto highly for its practical design and value at its price point.

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