Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 38mm Bronze

Introduction

The ‘public’ military models started with a batch of C65s in 2019. They were the Dartmouth (named after the Royal Naval School), the Cranwell (named after the RAF College) and the Sandhurst (named after the The Royal Military Academy where army officers are trained).

In August 2020 CW added a fourth military model, the Lympstone. And in 2021 the Colchester joined the party (developed for and in conjunction with the British Army's Parachute Regiment).

In September 2022, CW released Series 2 military watches, upgraded versions. The only CW timepiece to carry the heraldic badge of the British Army, this second-generation C65 Sandhurst boasts golden, arrowed hands, a Swiss chronometer movement and a textured black dial that plays host to CW’s twin-flags logo. The 38mm bronze Light-catcher™ case is not only ideal for any wrist, but will also develop a unique patina as it ages.

Based on the Smiths W10, its 38mm case is in line with the trend for smaller cases, while the sleek mid-century design is ultra-legible and impossibly cool.

This is a current model which is available via CW for £1,050. https://www.christopherward.com/military-watches/c65-sandhurst-bronze-series-2/C65-38A3H3-B00K0-WK.html

Warranty

This watch does not come with papers, so it comes with a three month Ward Hoard warranty.

Condition

Fantastic condition, with a light patina developing which could always be taken back to raw bronze using lemon juice (plenty of YouTube videos).

Perfect working order. Keeping perfect time at +/-0 spd.

Comes in a CW bamboo case with polishing cloth. It does not come with manual, warranty card or COSC certificate.

Strap options

It is fitted with an almost new tide strap with matching bronze buckle.

Priced with the tide strap - other options are:

• Without a strap: discount of £40.

• With a CW hybrid strap (with bronze buckle) instead of the tide strap: no change.

Specs:

• Diameter: 38mm

• Height: 11.9mm

• Lug to lug: 43.7mm

• Calibre: Sellita SW200 COSC

• Power reserve: 38 hours

• Water resistance: 150m

• Strap lugs: 20mm

A PDF version of the owner’s manual is available from the CW website:
https://www.christopherward.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-cw-library/default/dw4f2555aa/pdfs/Military/c65-sandhurst-series2.pdf

Final Notes:
Note the first image is a library shots The rest show the actual watch and package.