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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 VintagevsChristopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

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C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
Christopher WardC65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage
MSRP $1,615
C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage43.7mm
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage38h
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Water Resistance
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage150m
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
MSRP
C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage$1,615
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
43.7mm
40mm
Thickness
11.9mm
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
43.7mm
47.12mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied
Printed
Lume
SLN Grade X1 BL C1
SLN X1 GL C1

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW200
SW300-1
Power Reserve
38h
56h
Jewels
26
25
Complications
GMT, Moonphase
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,615
$1,995

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What people say

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Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage

Owners widely praise the buttery winding action of the Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage. Reviewers note its pilot watch aesthetics, including a 41mm case and double-digit minute markers, and the use of a chronometer-certified Sellita SW200 movement. One owner reported good timekeeping, with the case, bezel, and crystal remaining pristine despite significant bracelet wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Christopher Ward C65 Cranwell Series 2 Vintage highly for its smooth winding action and robust case finishing.

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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