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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsStraton Straton Curve Chrono MKII

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
StratonStraton Curve Chrono MKII
MSRP $1,099

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Straton Curve Chrono MKII42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Straton Curve Chrono MKII
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Straton Curve Chrono MKII100m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Straton Curve Chrono MKII$1,099

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
13.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
47.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Stamped Design with Wheel

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Printed
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
NE86
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,099

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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.

Straton Curve Chrono MKII

The watch offers a retro motorsport aesthetic with a quality finish and well-chosen movements at an affordable price. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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