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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsZelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium
ZelosHammerhead V3 300m Titanium
MSRP $559

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium44mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium300m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium$559

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
13.75mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Ti - Mosaic MOP
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Seiko NH35
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$559

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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.

Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium

The Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium is widely praised for its exceptional lume, unique and beautiful dial finishing that reflects light dramatically, and solid build quality that exceeds its price point. Owners also highlight its comfortable wearability, especially the lightweight titanium variant, and the convenient on-the-fly micro-adjustment on the bracelet. One owner notes the Japanese movement performs better than anticipated, and the Ti-Damascus variant features a unique, patterned dial and bezel. However, some owners find the 44mm size large, the crown "off," and the bracelet clasp could be more scratch-resistant, with resizing pins described as stubborn. Reattaching the bracelet after removal is also noted as extremely difficult. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Hammerhead V3 300m Titanium highly for its impressive dial aesthetics and value for money.

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