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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsSternglas Tachymeter

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Tachymeter
SternglasTachymeter
MSRP $312

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Tachymeter42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Tachymeter
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Tachymeter50m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Tachymeter$312

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
50mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Miyota 0S20
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$312

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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.

Sternglas Tachymeter

The Sternglas Tachymeter is praised for its sporty chronograph design and wrist presence, offering character without being an overt tool watch. Reviewers note it as an improvement over its predecessor, featuring an upscale design with a colored aluminum bezel insert and more colorful dial options. It utilizes the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, and boasts a three-year battery life, all at a competitive price of €389. The Sternglas Tachymeter is considered good value for its design, functionality, and small-brand cachet, offering a charming youthfulness. One reviewer noted that the "orange" on one model appeared yellow, and suggested a tachymeter scale extending to 200 instead of 500 would be more useful. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter highly for its value and appealing, youthful chronograph design.

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