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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsCitizen Corso

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $296

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Corso44mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Corso40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Corso100m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Corso$296

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
44mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
23mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
8729
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$296

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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.

Citizen Corso

Citizen Corso owners widely praise its value, with many noting its accurate Eco-Drive movement keeping time within a few seconds per month. The sunburst silver dial and elegant blue dial options are frequently highlighted for their attractive, light-catching qualities suitable for various occasions. The stainless steel case is considered durable, and the metal bracelet's links are described as substantial. Some models feature day and date complications. However, reviewers note the polished steel case can be overly shiny and a fingerprint magnet, and the original leather bands have an unpleasant lining. One owner questions the 40mm dial size for smaller wrists, and the bracelet has a stamped clasp without micro-adjustments, though it includes two half links. Overall, owners rate the Citizen Corso highly for its impressive value and classic dial aesthetics at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Citizen Corso features a convenient Eco-Drive movement that eliminates battery changes by utilizing light for power. A weakness of the Citizen Corso is its mineral crystal, which is less scratch-resistant than sapphire.

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