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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsHamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto80h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto100m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto$1,075

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12.15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
H-40
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,075

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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 Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto

The Hamilton Khaki Aviation Pilot Day-Date - Air Zermatt Auto is widely praised for its value, with reviewers noting the Swatch Group's economies of scale contribute to its affordability. Owners and reviewers highlight the large, easy-to-read dial, with one source specifically mentioning the "ice-cold" blue degradé sub-dials as an unusual chromatic anomaly for its price point, and another noting the painted, luminous indices as a significant advantage. The 42mm case is described as offering a nice mix of brushed and polished finishes, and the slightly domed sapphire crystal enhances readability. The H-21 caliber provides a 60-hour power reserve and an anti-magnetic silicon balance spring, while the ETA 2834-2 movement offers precise day/date changes, though one source notes its 40-hour power reserve requires weekly winding. Some criticism is directed at the use of three different fonts and inconsistent color matching for the day/date indicators.

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