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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsHamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
HamiltonJazzmaster Viewmatic Auto
MSRP $995

At a glance

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

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Thickness
13.75mm
10.8mm
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-10
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$995

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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 Viewmatic Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto for its classic yet modern aesthetic, comfortable 37mm size suitable for smaller wrists, and superb case finishing for the price. The textured silver dial and subtle blue hands are noted as appealing details, and the watch is seen as versatile for both casual and formal wear. Accuracy is reported as impressive, with some owners observing deviations of only 1-2 seconds per day. One owner noted a discrepancy in the stated case thickness, with Hamilton listing 10.10mm. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Viewmatic Auto highly for its excellent value and versatile, classic design.

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