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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsLorier Zephyr

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Zephyr
LorierZephyr
MSRP $549

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Zephyr36mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Zephyr40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Zephyr
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Zephyr$549

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
Lug Width
22mm
18mm
Water Resistance
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$549

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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.

Lorier Zephyr

Owners widely praise the Lorier Zephyr for its stunning guilloche-style dial, refined and perfectly sized unique case shape, and comfortable wearability. The Miyota 9 series movement is noted by owners as being a little noisy, with a rotor whirring audible on quick hand movements. On balance, owners rate the Lorier Zephyr highly for its distinctive dial and case design at the price.

From video reviewers

The watch's vintage aesthetic and value for money are praised. The bracelet's refinement and perceived rattle are noted as a drawback.

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