Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor ElitevsResco Hooper Diver - Stainless
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Measurements
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C65 Super Compressor Elite

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 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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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