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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsDan Henry 1937

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
1937
Dan Henry1937
MSRP $290

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
193738mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
193740h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
1937
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
1937$290

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
46.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

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
$290

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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.

Dan Henry 1937

On balance, owners have mixed feelings about the Dan Henry 1937, with some finding its dial less appealing than expected while others praise its understated military aesthetic.

From video reviewers

The Dan Henry Gold 1962 Racing Chronograph features a mecha-quartz movement, specifically the Seiko VK63, which is appreciated by reviewers. The watch's two-tone steel and yellow gold finish may be a "hit or miss" from Dan Henry, suggesting it may not be universally well-received. Reviewers disagree on whether the mecha-quartz movement is a drawback, with one reviewer noting it may not appeal to those seeking a purely mechanical movement, while others may not have mentioned this as a concern.

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