The perfect field watch: Christopher Ward C65 Sandhurst

No one homages like Christopher Ward, and this CW C65 Sandhurst just makes me soooo dang HAPPY! I absolutely love this watch, and it is just such a little treasure! Some things I forgot to say in this video: the price is £995. How CW gives us these watches under £1,000 I do not know. But man, they are just killing it!
Here are all of my thoughts on this watch!
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[@ChristopherWardWatches]

Thanks so much for taking the time for the review, Britney!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Woooah woah WOAH! CW is in the house! No thank you so much for letting me get hands on with this!

[@belriose7585]

I just received the very same model AND strap: THE CLASP IS NOW IN BRONZE!! Amazing!

[@tizombie]

Hope you feel better soon Britt. You’re a real trooper, thank you for posting the review even though you’re not well.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Ahh I couldn’t wait to review! I was just glad my eye was ok enough to edit! 💕💕✨

[@Slayaz69]

I wear the C63 Sealander 36 mm daily at work. This brand deserves more recognition. I hope they make a W10 homage in 36 mm one day.

[@matt_d7828]

pls check out Timefactor’s PRS29A

[@marcdave9521]

@@matt_d7828 there nice, but always sold out, so i guess christopher ward is the only option rn

[@tods.9947]

I like homage watches made to honor ones that are no longer produced. I think this is a great sign of respect.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Right?! I couldn’t agree more!

[@dennyterrio1942]

It's a nice watch. My actual field watch served quite a long time in the field in the cradle of civilization. Timex ironman. still alive and retired in the back of the box to rest.

[@btmontres1423]

Hi Brit, get better soon and keep up with your meds and rest. We want you to get well!

[@riothero313]

I bought a Stowa 40mm bronze case, hand wind decorated, B-dial Flieger and it ate up almost that full year's worth of wrist time. I now want the bronze diving watch I was looking for when I stumbled across the the Stowa. I'm full in on bronze watches and this one looks so nice.

[@ofb7212]

As a survivor of cellulitis in my legs I feel for you. It was a 2 week battle to get the infection under control. Blessings to you. Luv your videos

[@noelmurphy3450]

So sorry to hear you are unwell Brittany, get well soon. Best wishes Noel

[@MyVideosWillCalmU]

Nice Brit But I prefer that beautiful Sinn EZM3 I thought I saw in that red watch box? Is that your husbands? Can we have a review on that please 👀

[@JamesandRibble]

If you buy one it will be supplied on a black webbing strap with bronze clasp.

[@neillordsnootyhawhaw812]

I love the look of this watch it’s much more interesting than any normal military styled field watch, especially a boring looking generic CWC……… The bronze case material takes it to another level, the hands look great and the 38mm is great size. Well done Christopher Ward in making a good looking alternative to a normal boring field watch. I like the watch so much I will probably end up buying it soon.

[@leeharding8306]

Christopher Ward has gone through it’s awkward learning year’s and now they are doing great things. I know they have a killer watch for next year 😉

[@Guy_on_Youtube]

Got a Seiko snk809 as my first watch. I think that a Christopher Ward is definitely something I will eventually consider! The bronze/blue combo is so so good. Great video! As a guy with a small 6in wrist, it's really awesome to see you making a lot of watches look great, really eases my own insecurities. Subbed!

[@Onan1957]

Beautiful watch! Wishing you a speedy recovery..

[@curtbrown7718]

Britt, in some respects, 2022 has been the year that the field watch realized its deserved status in the watch world. I am truly sorry to learn of you current health issue, but please know that you are a lovely person for the joy you bring your fellow watch enthusiasts…the rest is icing on the proverbial cake. Get better soon!

[@younusimam-thesalamproject6340]

Love Christopher Ward. I think they are the perfect sweetspot for enthusiasts with their pricing and quality. Best of luck with the cellulitis!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Right?! I couldn’t agree more! I massively respect CW. and I think the sky is the limit for them!

[@frankbruno7122]

Sorry about the eye Britt.. you'd be a cutie no matter what. I agree, the Christopher Ward team is doing a nice job. Now I'm struggling with wanting a Sealander, or a Cranwell.. the RAF watch. I hope and pray that you heal very quickly. Frank in Colorado

[@anthonydelcollo1945]

Definitely more in the realm of an homage that honors history, rather than an ethically fraught carbon copy. Beautiful watch very well reviewed. Nice!

[@a.j.e4349]

... I've just Pre-ordered the C65 Dune GMT model Britney

[@tomk9237]

I can afford to buy any watch I choose to unfortunately not everyone can afford an original version of an expensive watch. Then there are some, like me, who refuse to pay the ridiculous markups that some sellers want. This is where IMO homages come in. A person can enjoy the look they want and not break the bank. There are places I travel to where you can get robbed of your expensive Rolex etc so I’ll wear my homage. If it gets stolen I’m not out that much cash so no big deal.

[@jimlightanddark]

Great vid! I’ve been wanting a bronze watch and this would work great. I hope your eye gets better soon.

[@dannyg6592]

Get well soon, Britt! The most accurate W10 homage is the Smiths PRS-29A, sold by Timefactors (who purchased the Smiths brand name in 1996) for 405 pounds.

[@alphacause]

A few weeks ago, I just purchased the C60 Sapphire Orange watch: Reference #: C60-40ADA3-S00O0-TO The dial is so beautiful, and the semi-transparent orange tined background of the dial, where you can see the entire date wheel, is so unique. The fact that it has 600 meters of water resistance, while maintaining a relatively slender case height, just adds to its appeal. Other watch makers, which charge thousands of dollars more to get anywhere near the specs and aesthetic quality of Christopher Ward should be nervous. They can only coast on their laurels, prestige, and heritage for so long, before they are usurped by innovative brands like Christopher Ward, who really provide great value for money.

[@madisonnewyork]

Feel better Britt !

[@IsmaelMartinezPR]

Homage is a fancy word for copy. I apply this not only to Christopher Ward, Steinhart, but also to Tudor, which I own 2.

[@rogerwatt8491]

Great video . . . I couldn't agree more . . . indeed, I'm currently buying a s/steel version with bracelet. Hope you get better soon.

[@erpa6668]

I've had this watch on the on the black canvas webbing strap.. It has the brass buckle. I agree brass watch and steel buckle don't mix.. It has been on my wrist for the better part of the list three weeks since I got it. I love it and love watching the patina set in. Very legible great watch

[@IlluminatingWatches]

Feel better! The CW looks great. One of those brands I always forget about

[@andywilliams4887]

Aww you poor thing! Get well soon Britt.

[@AlexanderB.]

Get well soon Britt! It just so happens that I got my copy of the Sandhurst today, in stainless steel as bronze really isn't my thing, I'm pretty sure of that. Love the watch which can be seen as a legit homage as you say. Personally I love the Christopher Ward signature handset.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Ahhhh noooo way!! Biggest congrats EVER on receiving this watch!!! Ahhh I’d love to see the stainless steel in person! 😍😍 I bet it is well smart! Wear it in good health! Heck of a watch!

[@sankalpraj7070]

You make thoughtful choices in life, and they are worth appreciating.

[@mauifan9958]

Get well soon. Love your channel

[@ejames6431]

Love ya Britt. You are the coolest for sure! Like the watch and digging the nato strap but not a fan of bronze.

[@chrish.1983]

Ahhh the faceless one returns with an amazing video about christopher ward. 😁

[@gorskic]

Feel better soon, Britt! As to the CW, here's the thing: I know it's meant to be an "homage" to the Smiths. I see how it is but when I look at the watch, I think "that's a vintage inspired field watch" and not "that's a ripoff of the Smiths". Where do we draw the line between a watch being inspired by a vintage piece (or category of pieces) and something that's clearly a ripoff? It's probably one of those "I know it when I see it" situations. This is not super coherent and I apologize! 🤣

[@xaviers2721]

I really hope you review Stowa or Laco someday. They are best looking military watches in my opinion

[@frankbruno7122]

Oh that clasp would drive me nuts.. I wish leather, rubber, and these Nato's could come in sizes.. Frank

[@ukcliffjones]

This looks quite like the Pembroke by British Microbrand Shoreham, my latest purchase and a watch I love. Feel better soon, Gringa, thanks for keeping on the content.

[@andrewkrasero]

Looked up the Pembroke and was expecting an Ali Express quality piece, but was pleasantly surprised!

[@tillist1]

Damn thanks for showing this one off. It’s definitely on the radar now.

[@valebliz]

Bronze is not for me, but in general CW is putting out nice stuff. I just bought their super compressor and it’s so well built.

[@flymorenow]

Get well soon. There's lots of strap option. If it was mine I'd change the strap out.

[@thegorn]

This is a true homage. I am not sold on bronze for a field watch though. I think bronze's natural home is on dive watches. the hands are OK but feel a bit too "dive watchy". Still a nice piece though. This video works well without your face no offence, but we just get to see more of the watch.

[@jamesblonde2271]

The only bronze watch I ever wanted was that Oris 65 with the turquoise dial, a mates got it and its awesome, also the patina develops very very slowly. As for CW the new branding is a relief and this watch in steel is very attractive. Looking forward to a Sinn review tho....Sorry about your eye sweet.

[@jorgsofi]

Hi, Britt. Would you please consider reviewing the Christopher Ward C65 Dune? Thank you!

[@davidc5191]

The big difference between this CW homage and other homage watches is that the watch this is based on, the Smith watches, are no longer made. So you can't buy this design any more except as an homage watch, unlike all those Rolex homages. Also just because a company comes out with a design, doesn't mean you can't come out with a similar look without being called an "homage." Are all panda-dial chronographs homages of Rolex Daytonas (even though they didn't invent that look)? I don't think so.

[@RichardKoppinger]

Thanks for another interesting video. Hope you're feeling better soon. ❤️

[@jimflynn5105]

I like the dial which looks pretty much identical as my old CWC W10 Tritium. Mmm, that's it.

[@Bersotti]

Looks more like a flieger than a filder by the triangle in the 12/24h, but that's irrelevant. Nice watch, great review.

[@red75v67]

Really hope you're better soon Brittany. Another lovely watch from CW. They're doing the biz at the mo.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Oh bless you! Thank you! My eye looks sooo much better already. But it’s been a rough week! 🙈 CW is absolutely killing it tho!

[@jackdaw3173]

Christopher ward have definitely upped their game...that chiming blue dialed badboy they bought out recently looks pretty chipper...Britt...hope that eye sorts its self out..Bristol is here for you...and your eye .lol!

[@gmbell258]

I like it. I like the colour, I like the ‘No date’. I would stick it on a proper NATO with bronze buckle and finally, the buckle issue is what I get on every watch and it drags the watch over the top. I have had a couple of custom straps with the buckle side extended by 10mm and it works. On a proper NATO you can slide the watch along to make the buckle sit correct. But hey, Ham-fisted Geordie problems. Great video, we love you Brittster. X

[@ge48421]

Because CW does not have a dealer network they can price their watches aggressively compared to manufacturers using ADs, direct-to-consumer saves cost. The Formex Essence 39, a watch that also sports a Sellita SW-200 COSC movement, goes for about $1400 on a strap.

[@as17ns22]

£1,000 though!

[@seanmc94seanmc94]

Even better on the optional bronze bracelet.

[@dvipal]

The quality of your videos has increased dramatically! keep it up gringa! 😁

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Oh thank you!! I’ve put so much work into the production value!

[@robcameron9351]

Love it in bronze tbh

[@BryanO92]

I kind of dig it. Would certainly not have worked with the old Supermarine hands.

[@ryejack]

Love it! CW is making some incredible watches! When it comes to homage watches, I''m much more forgiving of any design looking back at least several decades, especially when drawing from a watch design that's no longer available. Totally agree that the hardware material needing to match the watch. That would stand out to me as well.

[@Humourme582]

Get well!

[@finesse49]

but it's bronze, too big and what's with that that hour hand?😝 I have the Timefactors Smiths 36mm homage , Sellita powered and less than 1/2 the price. I'm very happy with it.

[@djangoesque]

CW is a great brand, I have a C63 Sealander and it feels like I got a lot of bang for my buck!...sorry you've been sick, hope you're better soon!

[@BrittPearceWatches]

Blimmin love the Sealander!!

[@paulhiggins8774]

My favourite micro brand

[@ezee-e]

would never get a bronze watch nor copper, only stainless, gold, titanium etc. feel better girl, sorry to hear about that setback. please review Vulcan cricket alarm in salmon dial just came out

[@Timjacks01]

I like it because it bronze …. But would I buy it? No just can’t see myself parting with money for it. Get well soon Britt.

[@Dachi654]

Get well soon Gringa, love CW watches just have to stop buying them to have a more diverse collection.

[@boombringer4078]

aaaw Britt get well soon!! Youll be back to your beautiful self soon!

[@ItsNeverTooHot4Leather]

For a second I thought read your video caption as the field watch "of my wet dreams." 🤣

[@mikecosslett1421]

I love Christopher ward excellent quality and value for money bronze doesn't really do it for me I've owned a couple never really took to them get better soon britt unfortunately haters will hate no matter what you do makes them feel important in there sad lives

[@michaelwf3893]

Great job on your informative video and sorry for your bad luck as of late …!!!! Please keep he videos rolling

[@kdids]

the clasp not being bronze is unforgivable

[@JamesandRibble]

Not sure why they gave it to her on that. If you buy one, it comes on a black webbing strap with bronze clasp.

[@timyoungnc]

Great review. I really like this model but in stainless steel. Hope you'll review the new CW Trident 300!

[@felixangellopezalonso3993]

Get well soon Gringa. It the first time in my life that I heard somebody has cellulitis in the eye and apparently it's a bit painful. I've mixed opinions about CW some of their watches I love it and most of them meeehh and this is in the second group.

[@DrFernandoHidalgo]

CW is killing it lately 🤩 It will be very interesting to see how the patina develops on the full bronze bracelet 😮 Also on the subject of homages…….I totally support them, not all people have the economic power to buy the real deal, so a homage its the way to go rather than a fake. Also some chinese brands are doing pretty cool things and offering a lot of bang for the buck. That will be an interesting subject for a video dont you think Britt…….homages and chinese watches 🧐.

[@mikesomerset6338]

I completely agree. I do like their philosophy in general. And indeed have benefited from it. I just hope it lasts.

[@BrittPearceWatches]

FERNAAANDO! This is exactly it! It’s a way to get designs you love but wayyyy more attainable ! 💕💕 I think I was so mistaken on what an homage was before. Christopher ward has really helped me understand what an homage is, and how it can be done well! 😱💕 I love this idea as well!!! Homages and Chinese watches!!!

[@alanmentzer8756]

Fast recovery with your eye!

[@IsmaelMartinezPR]

Would you consider Christopher Ward a micro brand?

[@chrisward2954]

Hi Britt, I have to tell you I just picked up a Christopher Ward C65 Malvern Revival special Limited Edition! It is a beautiful watch and the best thing of all is that it has my name on it at 12 O Clock! How cool is that? I highly recommend Christopher Ward watches as fantastic quality at great prices! Take a look and you will be hooked. Luv the vids x

[@SchafeyWafey]

I mean, associating with Christopher Ward and Invicta/Pagani is a bit much. True design innovation is a very rare thing indeed - the watch industry notwithstanding. As much as this watch might be a clear homage, it is a term that can be used dispassionately or as censure. Their other watches take design cues from other brands, as those brand did from the brands before them. I like Christopher Ward and what they've been doing recently. I don't like the idea of associating them with 'homage' brands Love the vids. Make more pleaseee 🤓

[@RedwoodAggie]

This is a beautiful watch. I am not sold on bronze yet (mostly due to the future patina), this looks really good. Overall, CW did a great job with this line, and the stainless would be my choice. The previous version of this line just didn't speak to me. COSC is just the chef's kiss on it too. I am so glad they've gone away from the name on the dial and just use that logo. Their dials are much more pleasing with that look, though there are a few slightly older models that do well with the name on the dial (i.e. C65 Wild Thing). I hope you heal up soon, Britt!

[@MakerInMotion]

If you end up not liking the patina, you can easily take it off with a rag and some brasso.

[@rejnormandin4658]

See you soon Britt 😉

[@waynesellers4078]

Prefer the Cranwell to the Sandhurst but both exceptional watches.

[@bngr_bngr]

For a homage watch can it be any more expensive?

[@giuseppeignone9481]

Hello and very compliment for you channel! Do you think the steel version of this watch could look good on my 6.1 inch small wirst? Thank you !

[@FlyWithMe_666]

Everyone making fun of you in the comment section? I doubt that. Of all the 1.0836.846 youtube channels I’m subscribed to (including my own), this here sure is the most relaxed one, thanks to your positive vibes. If you were Emergency Awesome, I would make fun of you for sure 😂

[@BrittPearceWatches]

BAHAHA oh you have not seen my comment section! 😂🙈🙈 but I am blessed with a generally gorgeous comment section! 😜 it can be the Wild West sometimes!

[@thewolfman6854]

Hoping they produce this with a Green dial in the Bronze case. Quite like the IWC Spitfire which is available in Bronze and Green - but not at over £5k !

[@meow1990_2]

I miss their old logo "Cw" though.

[@Kevin122375]

I have the Series 1 of the C65 Sandhurst and I both LOVE and HATE the Series 2. I LOVE the Bronze case and the CW Logo on the dial. I HATE the pointer hour hand (should have kept the short stick hand) and the new font on the numerals. The new font is too BOLD and too white. The old numerals were subtle and perfect for a field watch. Great Review!

[@Cam_LDN]

Just an observation, but when you're referencing the cost of a watch why do you say it's "xxx pound" and not pounds? Side note: Great content as always.

[@marcustahoun]

Stainless steel for me if I was to buy it. Hope your eye is on the mend. It looked on the mend from your past community post.

[@nusbacher]

Not impressed with the watch as an ideal field watch: a bronze case looks cool, but it's not the optimal case material for a field watch. I'm not impressed with the Army for licencing the name, though I can't fault Christopher Ward for getting in on the action. It seems to be a nice enough piece, and I suppose some proud parents will buy them for their newly commissioned subalterns (who will keep them in a drawer while they wear G-shocks in the field). Good enough, perhaps; perfect, nope.

[@mikesomerset6338]

I'm not a wordsmith. Numbers are my thing. That's probably why I am struggling to come come with a adequate description of how awful this watch and strap combination is. This watch deserves to have a vintage leather strap and the strap deserves to be on a CWC. I hope before long some kind soul will come along and rescue this tragic partnership.

[@4evalost948]

Get Better soon Brittany, love this watch a super handsome watch love the Bronze case not a bad watch at all. Man the algorithm hide this video from me ahh Hate been so late ah what are you goin to do what up late gang.

[@Furniture121]

If that model had a date, I'd likely have one. I can't do watches without a date.

[@jarrodfurlano673]

Off topic: What’s the nato on that Sinn? Amazing color.

[@scottlalonde2878]

Didn't think I'd like this, but yeah pretty good looking. Bronze patina yeah think it'll get even better with age. Nice vid, thanks Brittany 🙂👍

[@tichy_ocean]

I love the design and the nice looking logo but the minute hand is just too long on all of their dials.

[@adamkidson4444]

Can you review the Christopher Ward c63 36mm ?

[@jessedavis7555]

Dang Britt sorry about the eye joke. That looks painful and I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Especially not you 🙏

[@Valera_Scotland]

Poor QuasiGringa babe! Lots of love x