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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsHamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Jazzmaster Slim Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Slim Auto
MSRP $825

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Jazzmaster Slim Auto40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Jazzmaster Slim Auto50h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Jazzmaster Slim Auto30m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Jazzmaster Slim Auto$825

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
13.75mm
8.35mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
46mm
Water Resistance
150m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
No caliber
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$825

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto

The Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto is praised for its elegance, light weight, and impressive leather strap, offering a classy yet engaging aesthetic. Its thin 8mm profile, achieved partly by omitting a seconds hand and utilizing the ETA 2892 movement, contributes to its wearability. However, one owner notes the 44mm case size as being very large, and another finds it less appealing than vintage Hamilton models, though the black dial version is considered better looking. Overall, owners appreciate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Slim Auto for its slim profile and elegant design.

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