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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsSeiko Baby Alpinist

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Baby Alpinist
SeikoBaby Alpinist
MSRP $725

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Baby Alpinist38mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Baby Alpinist70h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Baby Alpinist200m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Baby Alpinist$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
6R35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
70h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$725

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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.

Seiko Baby Alpinist

Seiko Prospex Land owners widely praise its comfortable, sub-12mm cushion case that wears smaller than its dimensions suggest, and its sharp, attractive appearance featuring outstanding brushing and applied indices. Reviewers note its legible dial, solid movement, and 100m water resistance at a fair price, with some owners appreciating its unique combination of features. However, the stock strap is consistently described as stiff and uncomfortable, and one owner would prefer a numbered bezel over cardinal directions. Accuracy is reported around -10 seconds per day, and the internal rotating bezel's action is considered good for the price but not as refined as higher-end models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Land highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise. The watch's lume is somewhat lacking, with the hour markers not being as bright as they'd like. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with some preferring 38mm and others 41.4mm.

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