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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsIslander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
IslanderIslander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
MSRP $449

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
13.75mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$449

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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.

Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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