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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsGrand Seiko SBGX355

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
SBGX355
Grand SeikoSBGX355
MSRP $4,100

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
SBGX35537mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
SBGX35540h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
SBGX355100m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
SBGX355$4,100

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
44.6mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
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

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9F62
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$4,100

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGX355

The Grand Seiko SBGX355 is widely praised for its beautiful dial, excellent finishing, and perfect 37mm size. Owners report unparalleled accuracy from the 9F62 quartz movement, rated to within 10 seconds per year. The high-intensity titanium case and 100m water resistance are noted features. Some consider the SBGX355 a "baby Snowflake" and a more accessible alternative to other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGX355 highly for its iconic Snowflake dial and exceptional quartz accuracy in a wearable 37mm case.

From video reviewers

The titanium case finishing is a significant strength. The deployant clasp is noted as prone to rattle. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size for everyday wear.

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