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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsCincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
Cincinnati Watch CompanyP-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic
MSRP $895

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic38mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic65h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic100m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic$895

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.75mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
150m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down w/ Sapphire Display

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Printed
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
X1 C3

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
Sellita SW200-2
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
65h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$895

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its sharp finishing, textured pearlescent dial, and excellent lume. The simple, understated design and comfortable 38mm size are also frequently highlighted. Some owners note the bracelet lacks quick micro-adjustments and the quick-release spring bars can dig into the wrist. One owner found the lume blocks potentially thinner and the font on larger numbers less desirable than a standard typeface, though the seconds hand was considered a success. Overall, owners highly recommend the Cincinnati Watch Company P-40 A-11 Pilot Black Automatic for its great craftsmanship and value.

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