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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Casual
Thickness
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
40mm
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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