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Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995
AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995
AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
41.8mm
Thickness
13.75mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
46.8mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
SW300-1
F6922
Beat Rate
4 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
56h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$390

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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.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

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