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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
11.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
White
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
42h
Jewels
26
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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