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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsNorqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
NorqainIndependence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold
MSRP $5,639

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold41h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold100m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold$5,639

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
48.75mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Skeleton
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
NORQAIN NN08S
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Complications
None
Skeleton

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$5,639

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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.

Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold

The Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold is praised for its unique, mountain-inspired skeletonized dial design, though its asymmetry may not be universally appealing. It features a COSC-certified automatic movement with a 62-hour power reserve. One review notes a 42mm black DLC case with mixed finishing, while another mentions a titanium case and rubber strap contributing to comfortable wear. The price is listed at $7,490 for a jade green DLC titanium version. Overall, reviewers highlight the distinctive dial and comfortable wearability as key strengths of the Norqain Independence Skeleton 42mm Grey Gold.

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