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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
44.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

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
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
6R55
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$995

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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 Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

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