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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsTissot Classic Dream

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
Classic Dream
TissotClassic Dream
MSRP $550

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Classic Dream40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Classic Dream80h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Classic Dream50m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Classic Dream$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
11.9mm
10.23mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
40mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
38h
80h
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.

Tissot Classic Dream

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream for its exceptional value, citing its traditional dress watch aesthetic, sapphire crystal, and Swiss movement. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its superb wearability, with one source noting its 8.1mm thickness and another its 40mm case size. The dazzling white dial with Roman numerals and the dark blue sunray dial are frequently mentioned as attractive features. However, some owners desire an automatic movement and higher water resistance than the standard 50 meters. The silver dial version's indexes are noted to lack lume and visibility. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream highly for its classic design and value proposition.

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