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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsFarer Discovery II

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Discovery II
FarerDiscovery II
MSRP $925

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Discovery II39.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Discovery II68h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Discovery II50m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Discovery II$925

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
45mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Purple
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
La Joux-Perret G101
Type
Automatic
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
68h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$925

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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.

Farer Discovery II

The Farer Discovery II is widely praised for its comfortable 39.5mm wearability, suiting all wrist sizes and occasions, and its bold plum sunburst dial, which exhibits varied color interpretations. Owners also highlight the excellent case and bracelet design, with one noting it is a "dream to wear." The La Joux Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery II highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial at the price.

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