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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsMarathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MarathonMSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz
MSRP $1,450

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz36mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz40h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz300m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz$1,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.9mm
18mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$1,450

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What people say

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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.

Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz

Owners widely praise the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz for its tool-like aesthetic, bright tritium lume, and satisfying bezel action, making it enjoyable to handle and use. One owner finds the 36mm case comfortable after an initial adjustment period, while another reports accuracy within a few seconds of atomic time. On balance, owners rate the Marathon MSAR (Medium Search & Rescue) Diver's Quartz highly for its superb value and enjoyable tool-watch characteristics.

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