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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsHamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Day Date Auto
MSRP $1,045

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto40mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Jazzmaster Day Date Auto$1,045

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
13.75mm
11.52mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
H-40
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,045

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto for its versatility as an everyday and business-casual timepiece. One owner specifically notes it felt the best on their wrist after trying multiple options. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto highly for its comfortable wearability and suitability for various occasions.

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