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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition40.6mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition100m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition$1,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.6mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
49.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
6R51
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,850

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition owners and reviewers widely praise its beautiful, powdery cream unglazed Arita porcelain dial with a rhombus pattern, contrasting elegantly with gold-toned hands and indices. The 40.6mm stainless steel case is noted for its overall finishing, though some find it thick and heavy. The 72-hour power reserve 6R51 automatic movement is housed within, with one reviewer calling its accuracy rating of -15/+25 seconds per day and 3 Hz frequency somewhat outdated for the watch's price. A notable omission for some is the lack of lume, particularly on the hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition highly for its stunning dial and craftsmanship at the price, despite some reservations about its thickness and movement specifications.

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