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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsGlycine Airman Worldtimer GMT

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The bottom line

The 40mm C65 Super Compressor Elite wears 2mm narrower than the 42mm Airman Worldtimer GMT — noticeable on a 6.5" wrist.

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 Worldtimer GMT

Owners widely appreciate the Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT for its comfortable 40mm size, attractive aesthetics, and value, particularly when found under $300. Some owners find the dual 12-hour and 24-hour dial and bezel useful for tracking three time zones, while others prefer a simpler 24-hour dial. One owner noted the GMT hand can be mistaken for the minute hand and that the ETA movement can have a misaligned GMT hand. On balance, owners value the Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT for its comfortable wearability and strong value proposition.

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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT
Glycine Airman Worldtimer GMT
MSRP $1,395
C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Airman Worldtimer GMT
GlycineAirman Worldtimer GMT
MSRP $1,395

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Airman Worldtimer GMT42mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Airman Worldtimer GMT
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Airman Worldtimer GMT100m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Airman Worldtimer GMT$1,395

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Printed
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
RONDA 515.24H
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
4 vph
Power Reserve
56h
Jewels
25
1
Complications
None
Date, World Time

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,395

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