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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsDan Henry 1975

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
1975
Dan Henry1975
MSRP $310

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
197539mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
197540h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
1975150m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
1975$310

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
13.75mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$310

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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 1975

Owners and reviewers praise the Dan Henry 1975 for its excellent value, retro styling, attractive dial with orange accents, and thin, wearable case. The bubble crystal is a highlight, though some find the lume weak. The Miyota 9015 movement offers hacking seconds and a 42-hour power reserve, with accuracy reported between -10/+30 seconds per day. The push-pull crown means it is not a true diver, and the black sapphire bezel can wash out in certain light. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Dan Henry 1975 highly for its retro charm and superb value.

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