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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsFerro Race Master Automatic

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Race Master Automatic
FerroRace Master Automatic
MSRP $585

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Race Master Automatic45.2mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Race Master Automatic40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Race Master Automatic50m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Race Master Automatic$585

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
40mm
45.2mm
Thickness
13.75mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
45.2mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Sellita SW200
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$585

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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.

Ferro Race Master Automatic

Owners widely praise the Ferro Race Master Automatic for its value, with one enthusiast highlighting the British racing green dial, strong lume, beautifully engraved case back, and comfortable 39mm brushed steel case. The transparent movement descriptions are also appreciated. However, one owner reported poor communication and suspected delays regarding a pre-production order. On balance, owners rate the Ferro Race Master Automatic highly for its dial aesthetics and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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