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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsDryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Chrono Diver Gen 2
DrydenChrono Diver Gen 2
MSRP $450

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Chrono Diver Gen 242mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Chrono Diver Gen 240h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Chrono Diver Gen 2101m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Chrono Diver Gen 2$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
49mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
101m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
PVD Vintage
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$450

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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.

Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2

Owners widely praise the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 for its exceptional value and comfortable wearability, with particular appreciation for its refined PVD finish. The watch features a Seiko VK63 Meca-Quartz movement, improved lume, and solid bezel action, all housed in a 42mm case with recessed pushers and 100m water resistance. Some owners note the 49mm lug-to-lug may be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Dryden Chrono Diver Gen 2 highly for its amazing value and comfortable wearability.

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