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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsZelos GT

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
GT
ZelosGT
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
GT42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
GT40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
GT100m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
GT$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
42mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Miyota 9133
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$499

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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 GT

The Zelos GT is lauded for its value and bold design, with owners highlighting the cool power reserve meter and superb 3-point micro-adjust bracelet. Some owners find the case and lugs could hug the wrist better, and the bracelet is noted as being quite long, requiring significant link removal for a 7.1-inch wrist. The dark green dial, while inspired by Lamborghini, is described as appearing mostly black. Overall, owners rate the Zelos GT highly for its value and the quality of its bracelet at the price point.

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