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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsGrand Seiko SBGJ259

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
SBGJ259
Grand SeikoSBGJ259
MSRP $7,700
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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.

Grand Seiko SBGJ259

The Grand Seiko SBGJ259 "Urban Bamboo" is admired for its striking green dial, though one owner notes its color appears more yellow in person than in promotional photos. It is considered a dressier piece compared to other models. On balance, owners appreciate the Grand Seiko SBGJ259 for its unique dial color and dressy aesthetic.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
SBGJ25940mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
SBGJ25955h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
SBGJ259100m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
SBGJ259$7,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Thickness
11.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9S86
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
55h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$7,700
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