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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsSpinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Fleuss Chronograph
SpinnakerFleuss Chronograph
MSRP $325

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Fleuss Chronograph43mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Fleuss Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Fleuss Chronograph100m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Fleuss Chronograph$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13.75mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
51mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Seiko VK64
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$325

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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.

Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph

The Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph is praised for its impressive aesthetic, comfortable wearability, and excellent value at its affordable price point. One reviewer notes the chronograph function stops at 60 minutes and requires resetting. Owners report the internal bezel rotates too easily and the clasp lacks fine finishing. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Spinnaker Fleuss Chronograph highly for its meticulous attention to detail and overall value.

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