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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update

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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 gold neomatik 38 Update38.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update50 hoursh
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update30m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
Tangente gold neomatik 38 Update$16,100

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
7.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
47.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
DUW 6101
Beat Rate
4 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
38h
50 hoursh
Jewels
26
42

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$16,100

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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 gold neomatik 38 Update

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its beautifully simple, minimalist design, thin and light wearability, and value. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as perfect and wearable, with one owner noting its under-the-radar versatility. The German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement is a specific point of appreciation. However, one owner reported significant accuracy issues, with the watch losing up to 60 seconds a day, and another noted the hard-edged case is prone to scratches. Some owners also find the lugs wear larger than the case size. On balance, the consensus is that owners highly value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente for its minimalist design and wearability at its price point.

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