Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsOak & Oscar The Humboldt Seven Year

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 at true scale

C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt Seven Year at true scale

The Humboldt Seven Year

Diameter

38mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.7mm

lowest

46.8mm

Thickness

11.9mm

lowest

12.4mm

Water Resistance

150m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

38h

42h

highest

MSRP

$1,375

lowest

$2,500

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW300-1

Case

7 specs
Category
Field
Tool
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel + Brass
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
n/a
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Double-domed
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$2,500
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Reviews

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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2

Owners widely praise the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 for its balanced wearability, clean British-military aesthetic, and COSC-certified accuracy. The 38mm case size aligns with a trend for smaller watches, and its mid-century design is described as ultra-legible and cool, with a gorgeous domed crystal and a MOD badge on the caseback adding charm for military enthusiasts. Some owners question its claimed military heritage compared to other brands, and a few find the 38mm size potentially too small for larger wrists. The watch features a Sellita SW200 COSC chronometer movement with Grade X1 Super-LumiNova. On balance, owners rate the Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 highly for its character, perfect dimensions, 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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt Seven Year

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt Seven Year owners widely praise its design, craftsmanship, and unique details like the navy blue sandwich dial and 12-hour bezel. Some owners find its quality comparable to Sinn watches and appreciate its wearability, with one calling it their most worn watch. Accuracy is reported to range from approximately 1 second per day to -5 seconds per day, and the Sellita SW300 movement is noted. One owner flagged minor imperfections on the dial and crystal, and another found the bracelet's half-link created an odd angle. Overall, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt Seven Year highly for its exceptional attention to detail in design and customer experience.

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