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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsCIGA Design HUNTER

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
HUNTER
CIGA DesignHUNTER
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
HUNTER43mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
HUNTER40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
HUNTER30m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
HUNTER$499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
Water Resistance
150m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
CD-07
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$499

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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.

CIGA Design HUNTER

The CIGA Design HUNTER is widely seen as a visually impressive skeleton watch that offers an expensive aesthetic for its price. Owners find the CIGA Design HUNTER weighty but fun, and reviewers highlight its well-executed skeletonization and excellent case integration. However, legibility is a common concern, with one owner noting minimal anti-reflective coating and another pointing out the hands' lume application is lacking. The movement is described as loud by one reviewer, and a significant durability issue was reported by an owner whose watch stopped ticking within a day. The CIGA Design HUNTER features a Grade 5 titanium case with crisp finishing. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the CIGA Design HUNTER for its striking skeletonized design and premium case finishing at an accessible price point, though concerns exist regarding legibility and movement noise.

From video reviewers

The CIGA Design HUNTER's unique layered case with an industrial skeleton aesthetic gives it a futuristic look. A notable weakness is the integrated stainless steel H-link bracelet's noticeable rattle, which may be a drawback for some buyers. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering the custom, in-house movement impressive at the price point, while another suggests the price is higher than some competitors without a clear justification.

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