Side by side

Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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

C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
13.75mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
42h
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$665

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite vs Traska Seafarer Charcoal gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.