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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,450

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
MASTER COLLECTION34mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
MASTER COLLECTION
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
MASTER COLLECTION$2,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
11.9mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
41.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
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
Ivory
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
0h
Jewels
26
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$2,450

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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 MASTER COLLECTION

Owners widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent value, refined design, and high-quality finishing, with specific mentions of beautiful dials featuring engraved Breguet numerals and attractive vintage aesthetics. The watch is noted for its dressy feel and classic styling, with some owners preferring its wearability to other collections. However, some reviewers flag the subdial cutting off numerals, uninspiring crown and pushers on certain chronograph models, and a lack of micro-adjustments on the bracelet. Other owners find the case finishing homogenous and dial printing less refined, and the collection's traditional styling is sometimes seen as less popular than sportier alternatives. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, and water resistance is noted as 30m on one variant. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its refined design and exceptional value, particularly for its dress watch offerings.

From video reviewers

The watch's lug-to-lug fit of 44.75mm is a notable combination with its 38.5mm width, making it suitable for smaller wrists. The Longines MASTER COLLECTION's annual calendar function can be finicky, requiring occasional manual adjustments to keep it accurate. Reviewers disagree on the watch's case size, with one reviewer mentioning 40mm and another mentioning 42mm.

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