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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
37.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
150m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
53 hoursh
Jewels
26
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$2,570

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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