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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsSpinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Mechanical Chronograph
MSRP $550

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph100m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
11.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
51mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Seagull ST1908
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$550

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph

Owners widely report a split on build quality, with some finding the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph's construction unimpressive due to issues like a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices, while others praise its robustness and aesthetic appeal. The unique dial features character hands and glowing eyes serving as subdials and a 24-hour indicator, though the chronograph function is limited to 60 minutes. On balance, the Spinnaker Fleuss Mechanical Chronograph elicits divided opinions on its build quality, with its artistic dial design being a notable, albeit polarizing, feature.

From video reviewers

The Spinnaker Googly Black's notable strength is its reported water-resistance of 300 fathoms or 550 metres. A weakness of this watch is its lume brightness, which is somewhat lacking. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ideal size, with one reviewer noting its slimmed-down design and the other mentioning its overall size and 26+ millimeter thickness.

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