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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsSugess Tourbillon Master SU8001

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Tourbillon Master SU8001
SugessTourbillon Master SU8001
MSRP $999
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

From video reviewers

The COSC-certified movement and vintage military aesthetic are praised. The sub-£1,000 price point is considered remarkable for the quality.

Sugess Tourbillon Master SU8001

Owners widely praise the Sugess Tourbillon Master for its accessible tourbillon complication and value, with one owner noting an initial accuracy of +2 seconds per day. However, community feedback flags a winding stem that feels flimsy and straps that are considered poor, featuring a comically large buckle. Some owners report a degradation in accuracy to around -20 seconds per day after a month, and the steel case edges are described as rounded with the material proving soft and prone to scratching. On balance, owners view the Sugess Tourbillon Master as a remarkable value for its tourbillon feature, despite concerns regarding strap quality and long-term material durability.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Tourbillon Master SU800141mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Tourbillon Master SU800140h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Tourbillon Master SU800150m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Tourbillon Master SU8001$999

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
10mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel/Rose Gold
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seagull ST8000
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
3 vph
Power Reserve
38h
40h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
None
GMT, Moonphase, Date, Power reserve indicator

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$999
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