Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsResco Hooper Diver - Stainless

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite at true scale

C65 Super Compressor Elite

Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless at true scale

Hooper Diver - Stainless

Diameter

41mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.1mm

46mm

lowest

Thickness

13.8mm

13mm

lowest

Water Resistance

150m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

56h

n/a

MSRP

$1,995

$1,305

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW300-1

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13.75mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.12mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
150m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Blue
White
Indices
Printed
n/a
Lume
SLN X1 GL C1
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
4 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,305
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

The Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite is a well-made and attractively finished watch with a blue gradient dial and an internal bezel operated by the 2 o'clock crown. Reviewers note the Light-catcher case design hugs the wrist, and the case construction incorporates a 300-micron compression spring highlighted by an orange aluminum ring. One reviewer criticizes the bracelet's end link finishing for not matching the lugs and finds the pin-and-collar system for sizing difficult. Another reviewer calls the 150-meter water resistance a party trick and dislikes the logo and the trident on the seconds hand. The watch uses a COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement with a 56-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers find the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite to be a refined and attractive watch, with the primary criticisms focusing on bracelet finishing and minor design elements.

Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless

The Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless is praised as a top-notch watch with tasteful design, drawing inspiration from the timepiece worn by Matt Hooper in JAWS. One owner prefers the blue dial over the orange-faced stainless steel model. Overall, owners rate the Resco Hooper Diver - Stainless highly for its design, referencing its iconic cinematic inspiration.

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