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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsNivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
Chronomaster Valjoux
Nivada GrenchenChronomaster Valjoux
MSRP $5,000

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Chronomaster Valjoux38mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Chronomaster Valjoux48h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
Chronomaster Valjoux100m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
Chronomaster Valjoux$5,000

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Open Case back with Sapphire Glass

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Valjoux 23
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$5,000

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster Valjoux

The Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster is praised for its vintage aesthetic and versatility, with the Aventurine Blue variant offering a unique starry dial and world time bezel. Owners note the sub-dials are small and difficult to read, and the Sellita SW510 movement exhibits rotor wobble and hand play. The $5,000 price point is a significant increase from previous reissues. Overall, owners rate the Nivada Grenchen Chronomaster highly for its vintage aesthetic and unique dial options, despite some concerns about sub-dial legibility and movement characteristics.

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