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Approved by the Ministry of Defense: Christopher Ward C65 Dartmouth | Review
Apr 22, 2022
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Hey guys, I'm back with another video. This time I have the Christopher Ward C65 Dartmouth. It's a military vintage inspired dive watch which I think offers some great value in the 1K price range. It's also licensed by the British Ministry of Defense and it pays tribute to the Royal Navy Academy in Dartmouth. If you are not familiar with Christopher Ward as a brand I strongly recommend you pay a visit to their website.
Link to the C65 Dartmouth
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Made for the ocean
Named after the location of the Royal Navy Academy, the C65 Dartmouth Series 1 is a very modern homage to the classic maritime watches of the 1950s and ’60s.Officially licensed by the Ministry of Defence, the watch is inspired by the Omega Seamaster 300 ‘Big Triangle’ – AKA ‘Royal Navy 0552’, a Ministry of Defence-commissioned piece which entered service in 1967.
Utilising the C65 family’s light-catcher™ case, the C65 Dartmouth has a retro ‘glass box’ crystal and 150m water resistance. Both the inverted triangle at 12 o’clock and the hour/minute markers contrast beautifully with the navy blue or matte black dial, providing clarity in, and out, of the water.
And most special of all: the Royal Navy’s crown insignia has been deep-stamped into its stainless steel backplate. Paying tribute has rarely looked so stylish.
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Crystal clear
Glass-box crystals have always been a feature of vintage watches. And when you see the satisfyingly smooth curves of the one used here, you’ll see why we’ve brought them back.Technical
- SKUC65-41A3H1-S0KK0-B0
- Watch ModelC65
- Size41mm
- Dial Colour Black
- Case Material Stainless steel
- Case Colour Silver
- Bezel Colour Black
- Height11.55mm
- Lug-to-Lug47.1mm
Features
- Swiss made
- 26 jewel self-winding mechanical chronometer
- 38 hour power reserve
- Christopher Ward 'Colimaçoné' finish on movement
- Brushed and polished marine-grade stainless steel case
- Anti-shock system
- Embossed screw-down crown
- High Definition Royal Navy Naval crown screw-down backplate
- Unique engraved serial number
- Central hacking seconds
- Christopher Ward logo at 12 o'clock
- Glass box sapphire crystal
- Distinctive arrow-shaped seconds hand
- Eco-friendly luxury presentation case and owner's handbook
- Marine-grade stainless steel bracelet with micro-adjustable ratchet clasp and quick-release system for easy changing
Cool comfort
Christopher Ward’s light-catcher™ case has brushed and polished surfaces, which reflect light magically every time you wear it. Slim and comfortable, it’s a key element of the watch’s appeal.
Past master
Influenced by Omega’s Seamaster 300 ‘Big Triangle’ – a watch commissioned by the MOD during the 1960s – the C65 Dartmouth is vintage in style, but ultra-modern in build quality.
Clarity as standard
The lume-filled indexes and hands contrast beautifully with the deep-blue background. The result is a dial that’s both easy to read and beautifully retro.
Stamp of approval
On the back of the watch, you’ll find the Royal Navy's Naval crown insignia, deep-stamped into the metal. Whenever you see it, you’ll remember the history of the ‘senior service’.
Sellita SW200 Automatic Chronometer
Designed for those who demand the highest standards of timekeeping, this Swiss-made automatic movement has been officially designated as a ‘chronometer’ by the Contrôle Officiel Suisse des Chronomètres.This means it has a certified timing tolerance of just -4/+6 seconds per day in a variety of temperatures and positions, putting it in the top six percent of Swiss-made watches for accuracy.
The movement boasts a 4Hz frequency (equating to a smooth eight ticks per second) and a 38-hour power reserve. It also has an in-built anti-shock system to maintain accuracy when faced with any sudden jolts.
