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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsPagani Design PD-1651

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
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.

Pagani Design PD-1651

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1651 for its premium appearance at a low price point, with one owner specifically preferring the silver bezel insert. An owner who tested the watch for a month reported impressive accuracy. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1651 highly for its premium look and accurate timekeeping at its price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
PD-165140mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
PD-165140h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
PD-1651100m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
PD-1651$120

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
13.75mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Printed
Applied
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Miyota 8215
Beat Rate
4 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$120
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