The Christopher Ward Military Collection gets its first upgrade since its launch in 2019 – with a set of stunning retro-style watches named after the Services’ world-famous training academies.
Since its launch in 2019, Christopher Ward’s Military Collection stands for authenticity, quality and innovation. The series is officially approved by His Majesty’s Ministry of Defence, and Christopher Ward is one of only five global watch brands to hold this honour.
The new series is comprised of the C65 Sandhurst Series 2, C65 Sandhurst Bronze Series 2, C65 Dartmouth Series 2, and the C65 Cranwell Series 2.
So far, the Military Collection has produced five timepieces. The first three in the range; the vintage-styled C65 Sandhurst, C65 Cranwell and C65 Dartmouth, are all named after the prestigious officer-training academies of the Army, RAF and Navy. And it’s these ‘Series 1’ models that have now been completely renewed – with one new addition – by Christopher Ward’s design and manufacturing teams.
Christopher Ward’s watches have achieved the popularity of the C65 Sandhurst. Based on the classic Smiths W10, a field watch issued to British soldiers in 1969, its understated, ultra-legible design has gained fans worldwide since its release.
The second watch is the Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell, which has received the most significant redesign of the trio.
Modelled on the Jaeger-LeCoultre Mark XI 6B/346, an aviator watch aimed at bomber-navigators using celestial ‘look-up’ navigation, its case has been reduced to 38mm, while the dial has had a comprehensive and classic redesign.
The Christopher Ward C65 Dartmouth is modelled on the 1957 Omega Seamaster 300 ‘Big Triangle’, it’s long been a favourite with vintage dive-watch lovers, but this second iteration takes it to a new level.
Maintaining its 41mm case, it now boasts an incredible fully-lumed dial and sapphire bezel (also lumed) – showcasing the advances Christopher Ward has made on watches like the C60 #tide, and the C65 Aquitaine Collection.
Another difference between the new military watches and the previous generation is the replacement of the ‘Christopher Ward’ logo with the twin-flags emblem.
One thing that’s marked the Military Collection out is the use of chronometer movements. They house the Swiss made Sellita SW200 COSC movement.
Technical details
Christopher Ward Military Collection Series 2
Model: Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst
Calibre: Sellita SW200 COSC
Case: 316L stainless steel
Diameter: 38mm
Height: 11.6mm
Weight: 60g
Water resistance: 15 ATM (150 metres)
Vibrations: 28,800 per hour (4 Hz)
Timing tolerance: -4/+6 seconds per day
Lug to lug: 43.6mm
Strap width: 20mm
Model: Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst Bronze
Calibre: Sellita SW200 COSC
Case: Bronze
Diameter: 38mm
Height: 11.8mm
Weight: 66g
Water resistance: 15 ATM (150 metres)
Vibrations: 28,800 per hour (4 Hz)
Timing tolerance: -4/+6 seconds per day
Lug to lug: 43.6mm
Strap width: 20mm
Model: Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell
Calibre: Sellita SW200 COSC
Case: 316L stainless steel
Diameter: 38mm
Height: 11.6mm
Weight: 60g
Water resistance: 15 ATM (150 metres)
Vibrations: 28,800 per hour (4 Hz)
Timing tolerance: -4/+6 seconds per day
Lug to lug: 43.6mm
Strap width: 20mm
Model: Christopher Ward C65 Dartmouth
Calibre: Sellita SW200 COSC
Case: 316L stainless steel
Diameter: 41mm
Height: 12.9mm
Weight: 73g
Water resistance: 20 ATM (200 metres)
Vibrations: 28,800 per hour (4 Hz)
Timing tolerance: -4/+6 seconds per day
Lug to lug: 46.68mm
Strap width: 22mm
Suggested retail prices
Sandhurst Series 2: From £895 | US$1,080 | €1,165
Sandhurst Bronze Series 2: From £995 | US$1,205 | €1,315
Cranwell Series 2: From £895 | US$1,080 | €1,165
Dartmouth Series 2: From £950 | US$1,150 | €1,225
