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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsCIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
Thickness
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Super Black
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
CD-06
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
25
19

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$3,299

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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.

CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON

The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is noted for its striking, luxe design and unique materials, featuring a mirror-polished black agate case and a "Super Black" dial with a dragon-shaped tourbillon cage. Owners highlight the golden dragon's steady rotation and the way the black dial makes diamond hands and the tourbillon stand out. However, reviewers point out uneven gem-setting and a limited 30-meter water resistance. Some community members note inconsistent brand lettering quality and find the case design comparable to an Apple Watch. The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is a compelling conversation piece, with owners valuing its unique aesthetic and the tourbillon's visual appeal despite some finishing inconsistencies.

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