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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
13.75mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
Printed
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Luminous

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
SW330-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$2,800

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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.

Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

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