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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 $2,350

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$2,350

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
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

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
L888.5
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$2,350

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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 widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its faithful vintage design, impressive finishing for the price, and classic sizing, with many appreciating the "marble-like" patina on the cream dial. The watch is considered a strong value, offering great construction and a genuine alligator strap, with some owners finding it a versatile everyday or dress watch. Accuracy is generally reported as decent, and a slim movement contributes to its wearability. However, some owners note the 3-bar water resistance is limiting, and one owner found the 12.4mm thickness and flat caseback made it wear tall and difficult to slip under a cuff. On balance, owners rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

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