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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsMakydo Contour

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Contour
MakydoContour

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Contour37mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Contour
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Contour30m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Contour

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
13.75mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
Lug Width
22mm
Water Resistance
150m
30m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995

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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.

Makydo Contour

Owners widely praise the Makydo Contour Carrara for its asymmetrical case shape and elegant, classy design, deeming it suitable for dressier and formal occasions. Some owners find the included leather strap more fitting for such events. Several commenters, however, question its value, stating it is too expensive at €587.39. On balance, owners appreciate the Makydo Contour's distinctive design, though a segment of the community finds the price point prohibitive.

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