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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 $625

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$625

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
47.5mm
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
4R34
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$625

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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

Seiko Presage Cocktail Time owners widely praise its stunning dials and excellent value, noting it looks far more expensive than its price point. One owner highlights the green Mockingbird variant's fantastic dial, index, and hand combination, along with a great crown. However, some owners criticize legibility issues due to dial markers and hands disappearing into the sunburst pattern, and find the stock straps and bracelets too short with limited micro-adjustments. One owner also describes the case as big, round, and somewhat boring. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its visually striking dials and perceived value, despite some concerns regarding legibility and bracelet fit.

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