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

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Measurements
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C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
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 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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