Which is cheaper, the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) is the cheaper of the two at $223, against $1,995 for the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite — a $1,772 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

The Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite or the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

The Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) is rated to 200m versus 150m for the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite.

What movement does the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite uses the SW300-1 and the Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap) uses the Seiko NH35.

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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsSheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

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MSRP $1,995

Sheffield 1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)

MSRP $223

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)38mm

Power Reserve

C65 Super Compressor Elite56h

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)—

Water Resistance

C65 Super Compressor Elite150m

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)200m

MSRP

C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995

1A 38 dive 38mm, 3-hand date (rotating dive bezel, perforated rubber strap)$223

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Thickness

13.75mm

12.8mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.12mm

46mm

Lug Width

22mm

20mm

Water Resistance

150m

200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Indices

Printed

Applied

Lume

SLN X1 GL C1

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

SW300-1

Seiko NH35

Beat Rate

4 vph

28,800 vph

Power Reserve

56h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,995

$223

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