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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsBaltic MR Classic

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
MR Classic
BalticMR Classic
MSRP $589

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
MR Classic36mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
MR Classic42h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
MR Classic30m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
MR Classic$589

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
13.75mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$589

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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.

Baltic MR Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic MR Classic's attractive dial with applied Breguet numerals and granular texture, noting it looks far more expensive than its price. Reviewers highlight the refined, dressy aesthetic and the visually appealing micro-rotor movement. Some owners report precise time-setting and a smooth winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing +1 second per day and another averaging +10 seconds per day. Concerns exist regarding the gold PVD finish's durability, with reports of wear from strap friction. The 36mm case is described as small, and some find the bezel chunky and the watch's overall height significant. The Chinese Hangzhou micro-rotor movement is noted as potentially noisy and difficult for local repair, though Baltic's customer service and warranty are praised. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its dressy aesthetic and dial finishing at its price point.

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