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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsCitizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Promaster Skyhawk U830
CitizenPromaster Skyhawk U830
MSRP $596

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Promaster Skyhawk U83043mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Promaster Skyhawk U83040h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Promaster Skyhawk U830200m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Promaster Skyhawk U830$596

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
46mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
U830
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$596

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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.

Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830

The Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 is praised for its updated 43mm titanium case, legible memory-in-pixel display, and cleaner, less cluttered design compared to previous versions. Reviewers highlight its versatile contemporary look and enhanced functionality from the caliber U830, while owners appreciate the MIP display and screw-down caseback. Some users find the interface clunky and the face busy, particularly noting the "calendar" label and the lack of radio or GPS time synchronization, with one owner finding the 45mm size and busy subdials less useful for non-pilots. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Citizen Promaster Skyhawk U830 highly for its impressive technology and improved legibility in a contemporary package.

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