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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
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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 Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition is praised for its attractive emerald green sunburst dial with gold accents and its comfortable wearability. Owners note the dial looks gorgeous in the right light, and some find it fits better than other models. The watch features a 40mm steel case, a domed sapphire crystal, and 300m water resistance, powered by the 6R55 movement with a 72-hour power reserve. However, some find the watch wears top-heavy due to its density and case design, and the bracelet clasp is criticized for stamped parts and limited micro-adjustment. The retail price of €1,700 is considered high by some, with sales recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the dial's beauty and the watch's comfortable fit, despite some reservations about its weight distribution and bracelet clasp.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition72h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition300m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch PADI Special Edition$1,550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Thickness
11.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46.4mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
300m

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, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
6R55
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$1,550
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