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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 Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto for its robust build, clear dial legibility, and versatility as a "go anywhere, do anything" watch, connecting them to a classic aesthetic and historical significance. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, with some noting the 80-hour power reserve from the H10 movement and 100m water resistance. However, some owners find its lume intensity and longevity inexcusable, and a common criticism of Hamilton watches is the lack of AR coating on the crystal. The bracelet finish and overall appearance are points of contention, with some considering it plain or overrated while others praise its finishing and attractive PVD. Accuracy ranges from excellent to simply "ok," with no consensus on movement quality. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto highly for its classic aesthetic, robust build, and value as an entry-level automatic field watch.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement is a significant strength. The 50-meter water resistance is considered limited for a field watch. Reviewers disagreed on the bracelet quality, with one noting rattle and another not mentioning it.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Khaki Field Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Khaki Field Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Khaki Field Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Khaki Field Day Date Auto$895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
0mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
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
$895
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