Christopher Ward Military Collection Series 2 Reinvents Modern Favourites

Christopher Ward’s 2019 Military Collection, now known as Series 1, was the debut of some of their most popular watches. The C65 Sandhurst in particular is a well-regarded timepiece, loved for its vintage 38mm sizing and field watch simplicity. Now though, the Christopher Ward Military Collection Series 2 is providing aesthetic refinements to the original watches.

The C65 Sandhurst Series 2 has been barely touched. In fact, the largest change is to the hands, which now have Christopher Ward’s modern arrowhead and brushed finish. Additionally, the C65 Sandhurst Series 2 is also available in bronze for the first time, giving it a retro air and the ability to develop a patina.

Next up to receive a makeover is the C65 Cranwell Series 2, another field watch, albeit one meant for the cockpit. This one has had a more substantial update modelled on the Jaeger-LeCoultre Mark XI 6B/346. Its case has been reduced to 38mm in diameter and dial has been redesigned in line with classic pilot’s watches, putting legibility front and centre.

Lastly there’s the C65 Dartmouth Series 2, which is a dive watch, rounding out the trio of land, air and sea. Its 41mm proportions have been maintained from the series 1 but its dial and bezel have been upgraded. The dial has undergone the biggest change as it’s now fully lumed, creating a vibrant glowing disc in blue with green indexes and hands, giving superb legibility underwater. As for the bezel, that has a sapphire crystal insert making it extremely scratch resistant.

All of the Christopher Ward Military Collection Series 2 watches house the Sellita SW200 automatic calibre with 38-hour power reserve. It might not be as impressive as their in house SH21 movement, used in watches like the C60 Concept, with a 120-hour power reserve. But hey, at least the Sellita number allows them to retain CW’s signature value for money with the C65 Sandhurst Steel and C65 Cranwell starting at £895, the C65 Dartmouth starting at £950 and C65 Sandhurst Bronze starting at £995.