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Bremont BroadswordvsChristopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

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Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadsword40mm
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Power Reserve
Broadsword40h
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Water Resistance
Broadsword100m
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
MSRP
Broadsword$3,850
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diver
Thickness
12.5mm
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
BE-95-2AV
SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,850
$1,995

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What people say

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Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

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.

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