Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsLoresum Founder Edition

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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

Loresum Founder Edition at true scale

Founder Edition

Diameter

38mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.7mm

lowest

46.5mm

Thickness

11.9mm

9.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

150m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

38h

38h

MSRP

$1,375

n/a

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
9.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46.5mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
n/a
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Aventurine
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
BGW9

Movement

2 specs
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Jewels
26
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
n/a
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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.

Loresum Founder Edition

The Loresum Founder Edition is praised for its smaller 39.5mm case size and its Kickstarter price of around $600, which is significantly less than comparable watches. One owner purchased the Loresum LS04 "Founder's Edition Lunar Veil" because his wife liked its "nubbly quality." The movement is seen as a downside compared to a Sellita. Overall, owners rate the Loresum Founder Edition highly for its value at the price point.

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