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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsLongines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC
LonginesFLAGSHIP CLASSIC
MSRP $2,700

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC72h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC30m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
FLAGSHIP CLASSIC$2,700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
11.9mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Brown
Indices
Applied
Diamond indexes
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
L888.5
Beat Rate
4 vph
25,200 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$2,700

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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.

Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC

Owners praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC as a beautiful, classy dress watch with deep brand heritage, suitable for special occasions. One owner noted the stock strap appears narrow due to the lug design, making spring bars visible. The Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC reissue is considered a fantastic deal at $700, especially after a recent official Longines service and dial replacement, presenting it as a like-new watch. However, its lack of patina may disappoint collectors who value "character" from wear and scratches. Overall, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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