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Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2vsLongines SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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C65 Sandhurst Series 2
Christopher WardC65 Sandhurst Series 2
MSRP $1,375
SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesSPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $3,550

At a glance

21 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Sandhurst Series 240mm
SPIRIT ZULU TIME42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Sandhurst Series 238h
SPIRIT ZULU TIME72h
Water Resistance
C65 Sandhurst Series 2150m
SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
C65 Sandhurst Series 2$1,375
SPIRIT ZULU TIME$3,550

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
49.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Ceramic
Finish
down backplate with deep-stamped British Army Heraldic badge
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Both sides
Indices
Applied
Applied Arabic numerals
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
SW200-1
L844.4
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, 24 hours hand with time zone mechanism

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,375
$3,550

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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 SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME for its refined finishing, attractive dial with gilt elements, and smooth winding action. Reviewers highlight its handsome and versatile design, with some noting the 39mm variant offers comfortable wearability. The L844.4 movement provides a 72-hour power reserve and COSC certification. Some owners find the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment and prefer a weightier feel, while others note the 41mm or 42mm case sizes may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines SPIRIT ZULU TIME highly for its excellent finishing and appealing design at its price point.

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