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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsCIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
EDGE EXPLORATION$359

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
48mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
Water Resistance
150m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Swiss Super-Luminova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$359

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

The Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite is praised for its well-made, refined, and attractively finished Super Compressor case, featuring a blue gradient dial with decompression scales and an internal bezel operated by the 2 o'clock crown. Reviewers note the COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement offers a 56-hour power reserve. However, the bracelet's end link finishing does not match the lugs, and the pin-and-collar sizing system is criticized for difficulty. One reviewer calls the 150-meter water resistance a party trick and dislikes the logo and trident on the seconds hand. Overall, reviewers find the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite to be a refined and attractively finished watch, despite some criticisms regarding bracelet finishing and water resistance.

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

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