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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
The Olmsted 38
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted 38
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
The Olmsted 3838mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
The Olmsted 3842h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
The Olmsted 38100m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
The Olmsted 38$1,775

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
44.9mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Sellita SW300
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 is praised for its sharp, stealthy aesthetic with a durable ceramic-coated stainless steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its excellent wearability at 38mm and the value proposition at $1,475, which includes two strap options. The watch features a sandwich dial with stencil numerals and orange accents, powered by a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. Overall, reviewers find Oak & Oscar The Olmsted 38 to be a modern and aggressive take on the classic field watch, offering exceptional value.

From video reviewers

The Olmsted 38 features tightly executed tolerances and an ultra-fine level of finishing. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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