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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsSternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford
SternglasNaos Automatik Edition Oxford
MSRP $701

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford38mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford42h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford50m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Naos Automatik Edition Oxford$701

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.75mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
42.4mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Miyota 9015
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$701

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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.

Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford for its elegant Bauhaus design, particularly the "Alabaster" dial described as a warm grey, beige, or silver, and its well-proportioned handset with distinctive red accents. The compact lugs and sapphire crystal are also highlighted as positive design elements contributing to its wearability. However, some owners find the movement audible and the small crown difficult to grip, making winding and setting inconvenient. One owner noted the finishing is not comparable to higher-end brands. On balance, owners rate the Sternglas Naos Automatik Edition Oxford highly for its attractive, affordable Bauhaus aesthetic and versatile wearability.

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