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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Presage Cocktail Time
SeikoPresage Cocktail Time
MSRP $475

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Presage Cocktail Time40.5mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Presage Cocktail Time41h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Presage Cocktail Time50m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Presage Cocktail Time$475

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.75mm
11.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
4R35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$475

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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 Cocktail Time

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with the 4Rxx movement keeping good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. The watch is appreciated for its size and design, though some owners note the absence of a sapphire crystal and occasionally question the price, feeling it competes with significantly more expensive timepieces. One reviewer specifically praised the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, but found the case design uninspired. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its striking dial aesthetics and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.

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