Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsMark Time Watches M 3

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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

Mark Time Watches M 3 at true scale

M 3

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

43.7mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

11.9mm

11.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

150m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

38h

n/a

MSRP

$1,375

n/a

Movement

Sellita SW200-1

Miyota 9039

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
n/a
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
n/a
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.

Mark Time Watches M 3

Owners widely praise the Mark Time Watches M 3 for its Bauhaus-inspired design, hacking and hand-winding capabilities, applied indices, and sub-40mm size, with the time zone chart on the caseback also noted positively. Some commenters find the bezel, dial, and hands to be a matter of personal taste, and one owner describes the 39mm case as a bit "chonk" for their preference. Overall, owners rate the Mark Time Watches M 3 highly for its design and wearability at the price.

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