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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsFerro PISTA

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
PISTA
FerroPISTA
MSRP $645

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
PISTA48mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
PISTA40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
PISTA50m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
PISTA$645

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Racing
Diameter
40mm
48mm
Thickness
13.75mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Sellita SW200
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$645

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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.

Ferro PISTA

The Ferro PISTA is widely praised for its exciting and thrilling driving experience, with owners highlighting its faultless handling and a powerful engine that makes other cars feel primitive. Reviewers and owners alike appreciate its beautiful and effective design, noting features like the air pass-through on the hood as particularly attractive. Some owners find the Ferro PISTA's performance and aerodynamics desirable, while others note its tighter suspension and hard-shifting experience as a special, raw characteristic. On balance, owners rate the Ferro PISTA highly for its thrilling performance and striking design.

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