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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsFormex Field Automatic

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Field Automatic
FormexField Automatic
MSRP $881
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.

Formex Field Automatic

Owners widely praise the Formex Field Automatic for its lightweight, scratch-resistant Grade 2 titanium case with a hardening treatment and its comfortable wearability, especially with quick-release straps and a carbon clasp. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the dial's legibility and depth, with one noting the Petrol Blue's great color and subtle texture. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is considered a practical choice, with one owner reporting accuracy of +1 second per day. The watch offers 150m water resistance and is seen as good value under $1000. Some owners desire a matching titanium bracelet and find the numeral typography less appealing. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Field Automatic highly for its robust, comfortable titanium construction and functional dial design at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Field Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Field Automatic41h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Field Automatic150m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Field Automatic$881

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Thickness
13.75mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Ash Grey
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$881
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