Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite or the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)?

At MSRP the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $1,995 for the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite — a $1,696 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite or the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)?

The Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) wears larger at 42mm versus 40mm for the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite or the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)?

The Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite is rated to 150m versus 100m for the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished).

Which has a longer power reserve, the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite or the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)?

The Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite carries a 56-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished).

What movement does the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite run compared to the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)?

The Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite runs a automatic caliber (SW300-1), while the Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished) runs a quartz (Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap).

Side by side

Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsHelgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

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MSRP $1,995

Helgray Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)

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MSRP $299

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)42mm

Power Reserve

C65 Super Compressor Elite56h

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)40h

Water Resistance

C65 Super Compressor Elite150m

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)100m

MSRP

C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995

Hornet Fighter (Refurbished)$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Indices

Printed

Applied

Lume

SLN X1 GL C1

None

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

SW300-1

Miyota 1L45 with Small Second Strap

Type

Automatic

Quartz

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

56h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,995

$299

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