Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Series 2 38mm - priced without strap

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, the Series 2 C65 Sandhurst boasts redesigned arrowed hands, a Swiss chronometer COSC movement and a textured black dial that plays host to CW’s current twin-flags logo.

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 £1,100. https://www.christopherward.com/watches/c65-sandhurst-series-2/C65-38A3H3-S00K0-B0.html

Warranty

The warranty card is dated 1 August 2023, so it is covered under CW’s transferrable warranty to August 2028.

Condition

Fantastic condition, can’t see a mark on it.

Perfect working order. Keeping great time at +3spd.

Comes in the original CW bamboo case with booklet containing the warranty card (dated 1 August 2023), COSC certificate and polishing cloth. Please note that it does not come with the manual, but this is available online, see below for details.

Strap options

It is fitted with an almost new CW bracelet. It is the newest version with the smaller ratchet clasp and the single screw links and comes with all spare links.

Priced with the bracelet - other options are:

• Without a strap or bracelet: discount of £130.

• With a brand new CW hybrid, leather or tide strap instead of the bracelet: discount of £90.

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 four images are library shots. The rest show the actual watch and package.