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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsHamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

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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 Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze for its attractive bronze case that develops a unique patina, its comfortable 38mm size, and the satisfying winding action of its hand-wound H-50 movement, which provides an 80-hour power reserve. The vintage military design, legible matte black dial with beige lume, and overall value are frequently highlighted as key strengths. Some owners note the lugs appear large, and while earlier models had 50m water resistance, newer versions offer 100m. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze highly for its vintage aesthetic and character-building patina at an accessible price.

From video reviewers

The watch's bronze case develops a unique patina over time, adding to its character. A potential weakness is the watch's bronze reacting with certain skin types or environments, causing discoloration or staining. Reviewers disagree on the lume brightness, with one reviewer finding it lacking and the other not mentioning it.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze38mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze80h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze50m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Khaki Field Mechanical Bronze$1,025

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
9.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
H-50 (ETA 2801-2 base)
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
80h
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$1,025
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