Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsLoresum Founder Edition

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Measurements
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C65 Sandhurst Series 2

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 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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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