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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsCWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
E9 Quartz Diver Watch
CWCE9 Quartz Diver Watch
MSRP $749

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
E9 Quartz Diver Watch41mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
E9 Quartz Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
E9 Quartz Diver Watch300m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
E9 Quartz Diver Watch$749

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch (E9 QS120)
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$749

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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.

CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch

The CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch is praised for its historical significance, unique Jolly Roger dial, and military-spec build. Owners report it is thin, small, very legible, and has a satisfyingly easy-to-wind crown, with some noting its accuracy and clean lume application. However, the luminous paint on the Jolly Roger is described as low glow, and one owner reported their T20 model had an inaccurate quartz movement and a soft acrylic crystal that scratches easily. Some find the Jolly Roger design "out there," while others like its unique aesthetic. Some feel it is overpriced for its components, particularly the standard Ronda movement. Overall, owners rate the CWC E9 Quartz Diver Watch highly for its unique aesthetic and military-inspired build.

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