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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsNOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue38.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue43 hoursh
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue50m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue$4,590

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
47.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
DUW 3001
Beat Rate
4 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
43 hoursh
Jewels
26
27

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$4,590

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue is widely praised for its versatile design, suitable for both casual and formal wear, and its thin profile. Owners single out its Bauhaus aesthetic and consider it a favorite purchase, with one intending to keep it forever. However, some find the all-dial design wears larger than expected, with one owner regretting not choosing the 35mm size for better proportions on a 7-inch wrist. The watch features a flat black dial with a flush sub-seconds, a 43-hour power reserve, and 50m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion neomatik 39 midnight blue highly for its elegant, versatile design and thin wearability.

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